D Gukesh Draws with Hans Niemann at 2026 Prague International Chess Festival Masters

At the 2026 Prague International Chess Festival Masters, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh drew against American Hans Niemann after a challenging game where Niemann sacrificed a knight early to gain pressure. Despite Niemann's aggressive play, Gukesh maintained composure, leading to a 62-move rook endgame draw—the only draw in a round dominated by white victories. Other notable results included wins by Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Jorden van Foreest, while defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram lost his match.