Praggnanandhaa Beats Keymer, Keeps GCT Finals Dream Alive

Praggnanandhaa played Keymer in an important chess game.

Both players were running low on time.

Keymer kept playing despite the time pressure.

During the second time control, Praggnanandhaa attacked strongly.

He was close to checkmating Keymer’s king.

Keymer then gave up on his 55th move.

This meant Praggnanandhaa won the game.

The win kept his chance of reaching the GCT Finals alive.

He is now six points away from qualifying.

The tournament champion will receive $200,000.