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GM Vladimir Fedoseev leads the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, while top players shine at the Sardinia World Chess Festival.

GM Vladimir Fedoseev showcased his exceptional skills on Day 1 of the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, achieving an impressive blitz score of 8 out of 9. This commanding performance has earned him a substantial 3.5-point lead over GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, who stands alone in second place. Following closely behind, a trio of players, including GMs Levon Aronian, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Aravindh Chithambaram, are tied for third with 3 points each.

As the tournament progresses, excitement builds for the final day, set to commence on April 30 at 6 a.m. ET (120 CEST). Meanwhile, the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2025 Open A has entered Round 5, where GMs Leon Mendonca, Christopher Yoo, and IM Loic Travadon are leading with perfect scores of 4 out of 4. GM SL Narayanan, trailing with 3.5 points after three consecutive victories, including a notable 27-move win over IM Miguoel Admiral, is also a player to watch.

In an upset, FM Francesco Bettalli defeated GM Lorenzo Lodici, while IM Oliwia Kiolbasa triumphed over GM Rainer Knaak. Attendance and venue specifics for both events remain unreported, but the competitive atmosphere is palpable as top players vie for supremacy.

For more details, visit Superbet Rapid & Blitz and Sardinia World Chess Festival.

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