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Tata Steel Chess | Arjun Erigaisi in pole position, Vaishali second among women

After finishing runner-up in the rapid event, Arjun Erigaisi is making a strong bid for a top prize in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament as well. At the end of the 9th round at the National Library here on Saturday, Arjun, last year’s rapid champion and runner-up in blitz, has 6.5 points.Dronavalli Harika, who had finished third in the rapid event, is sharing the third spot, with Muzychuk’s older sister Anna.