Tata Steel Chess R5: Abdusattorov defeats Carlsen, takes the lead

Nodirbek Abdusattorov grabbed the lead at the Tata Steel Masters after inflicting Magnus Carlsen’s second consecutive loss. A memorable round, played at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, also saw Arjun Erigaisi finding a tactical recourse to all but force a draw from an inferior position against Ding Liren, while Levon Aronian and Parham Maghsoodloo both scored full points with the white pieces. | Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit / Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023