FIDE World Cup: Magnus Carlsen ousts D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi eliminates in quarter-finals

Baku [Azerbaijan], August 16 (ANI): Indian chess masters D Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi were eliminated from the FIDE World Cup in the quarter-finals on Wednesday in Azerbaijan.

Vidit faced defeat by Azerbaijani players Nijat Abasov while Magnus Carlsen beat D Gukesh to move into the semifinals. Nijat Abasov will face World No.1 Carlsen in the semifinals.

Earlier, Vidit advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup aft