Grand Swiss: Maghsoodloo remains sole leader, Erdogmus and Maurizzi grab stunning wins

Round four of the FIDE Grand Swiss produced no more perfect scores, yet Parham Maghsoodloo remains out in front in the open section after drawing his game with white against Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The pack of pursuers swelled to thirteen, highlighted by the victories of young talents Yagiz Erdogmus (pictured) and Marc’Andria Maurizzi, both overcoming higher-rated opponents in exciting battles. In the women’s event, Kateryna Lagno’s win over Song Yuxin allowed her to join Vaishali Rameshbabu in the lead, with five players half a point behind. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza