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Caruana and Praggnanandhaa dominate the Superbet Chess Classic, showcasing thrilling victories in a high-stakes tournament.

GMs Fabiano Caruana and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu are making headlines at the 2025 Superbet Chess Classic Romania, part of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour. Both players have secured their first wins after three rounds, with Caruana defeating the previous leader, GM Alireza Firouzja, marking a significant moment as the first black win of the tournament. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa showcased his skills with a notable endgame victory against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

The tournament has seen other intriguing performances, including World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who faltered against Bogdan-Daniel Deac after over-pressing an advantageous position. GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave faced GM Levon Aronian in a tense match, but Aronian managed to salvage a draw. The only draw in round three occurred between GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda and GM Wesley So.

With a competitive format of a 10-player round-robin and a substantial prize fund of $350,000, the excitement continues to build. Round four is set for May 10, 2025, with live commentary from chess experts, enhancing the viewing experience for fans worldwide.

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