The Indian Express (Delhi Edition)

Harikrishn­a plays out draw with Karjakin

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India's Grand Master Pentala Harikrishn­a eked out an easy draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round to consolidat­e his position in the Tata Steel Chess tournament Wijk aan Zee on Tuesday. The World No. 11 was locked in a dull battle for just under two hours for his half point. He now has a total tally of 2.5 points and was right on top of the table. Four players, including overnight leader Pavel Eljanov of Ukraine and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway, could edge past him or join him if they win or draw their respective games.

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