ARPORA, Nov. 15 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

GM Arjun Erigaisi's efforts to break through GM Levon Aronian's defence did not fructify, while GM P Harikrishna played out a quick draw in the opening game of Round 5 at the FIDE World Cup 2025, at a resort, here, on Friday. Playing white, Arjun could not convert his slight advantage in the double rook end game as the two players split points after 41 moves. Earlier, Harikrishna played a solid game with black to ensure that giant killer GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara had no opportunities to win with white.A total of 24 Indian players started the competition that saw 206 players from 82 countries vying for the Viswanathan Anand Trophy. After four rounds, only two Indians are still in th...