A twist at the top as Vachier-Lagrave defeats Nepomniachtchi
Halfway through the 14-round chess Candidates and there has been a change at the top as France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated Round Six leader Ian Nepomniachtchi in a direct duel for first place. Both players are now on 4.5 points after seven games and leading. A group of four players, all on 3.5 points, follow them. The race is now wide open again as at least six players have solid chances to fight for the first…