Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh produced another fantastic performance to crash through the defences of Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov and regain a share of the lead but R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi bowed out of contention after the 12th round of the Candidates chess tournament here.
With American Hikaru Nakamura scoring a victory over Firouza Alireza of France, it is now a three-way lead at the top.
Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw; losses for Pragg, Gujrathi