GMs Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, Levon Aronian, and Alexander Grischuk have each defeated GMs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Vladimir Fedoseev, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Arjun Erigaisi to advance to the Julius Baer Generation Cup 2024 Division I Winners Semifinals. Carlsen made a mistake in one move during the closest and only game to go to Armageddon, but he later deceived Nepomniachtchi to win. In contrast, Grischuk demonstrated against the current world number three that age is just a number. To the Division II Winners Quarterfinals, eight players proceed. In game four, we’ll examine GM Vidit Gujrathi’s queen sacrifice against GM Ray Robson, which resulted in a thrilling back-and-forth battle. Eight additional athletes progress to the Division III Winners Quarterfinals. A riddle will present a challenge to readers.
