Niemann goes into rapid section with a 3-point lead over Vitiugov

After 6 classical games, Hans Niemann has a 3-point lead over Nikita Vitiugov in their 5-day match taking place in London. Niemann won the first game and the remaining 5 encounters finished drawn – though there was no lack of fighting spirit. Saturday will see the protagonists playing 6 rapid games, while the event will end with 12 blitz games set to take place on Sunday. | Photo: Frans Peeters