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The 2026 Superbet Chess Classic Romania has taken off with immense theoretical battles in Bucharest. Following their highly tactical encounters at the FIDE Candidates earlier this year, Round 2 brought us an unforgettable rematch: Indian superstar Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa successfully took his revenge by taking down Uzbek phenom Javokhir Sindarov.
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Sindarov's Early Castling and Piece Sacrifice
Sindarov, known for his fearlessness, chose an uncompromising path early on. By move 11, the Uzbek GM castled queenside, signalling an all-out kingside storm. He went as far as sacrificing a minor piece to shatter Black's pawn structure and create a mating net.
Praggnanandhaa's Flawless Defense
Faced with concrete tactical complications, Pragg remained unfazed. Relying on deep home preparation and calculation, the Indian prodigy carefully defused White's initiative. After Sindarov's decisive blunder on move 36 (Re3?), Pragg swiftly consolidated his material advantage, forcing resignation shortly after.
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