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Round 3 of the FIDE World Chess Grand Prix in Berlin concluded with 4 decisive games, as well as some exciting draws.

Levon Aronian scores a convincing win against Vincent Keymer to solidify and perhaps increase his lead in Pool C, as Vidit has an advantage against Dubov in the other game.

Levon Aronian and Vincent Keymer after Round 3 of the FIDE Grand Prix in Berlin

Vidit defeats Dubov returning to 50% and providing Aronian with a comfortable full point lead in Pool C.

Vidit: "This was a much-needed win because in the last 6 games I scored something like 1.5 points."

Alexander Grischuk and Hikaru Nakamura draw their game, while Andrey Esipenko defeats Etienne Bacrot in Pool A. These results leave Nakamura in sole lead, while Esipenko gets back to 50%.

Andrey Esipenko Etienne Bacrot after Round 3 of the FIDE Grand Prix 2022

Wesley So defeats Alexei Shirov (his second loss in a row) and catches Leinier Dominguez in the lead of Pool D, half a point ahead of Pentala Harikrishna.

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Wesley So and Alexei Shirov after Round 3 of the Grand Prix 2022

Leader of Pool A Hikaru Nakamura: "All of us will probably be going after one player in this group in the rest of our games."

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FIDE Grand Prix 1 Pool A