Magnus Carlsen Beaten Again by D Gukesh
Gukesh's impressive performance has cemented his position as a top contender in the chess world, and his ability to beat top players like Carlsen and Caruana has earned him recognition as a force to be reckoned with. As the tournament continues, fans will be eagerly watching to see if Gukesh can maintain his lead and take home the top prize.
World chess champion D Gukesh has continued his impressive streak, beating Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025 tournament, this time from two losing positions in a row. Gukesh's ability to turn disadvantageous positions into wins has been a hallmark of his recent victories, including his wins over Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
Gukesh's success can be attributed to his calm and composed demeanor under pressure, as well as his impressive time management skills. He has stated that his ability to "make the most of 'don't lose from this point'" has been key to his victories. Gukesh's wins have given him confidence, and he is now looking to build on this momentum in the blitz format. He has already secured 14 points in the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 Zagreb, overcoming an initial setback with five consecutive wins.
Gukesh's path to victory included strategic draws and a final-round win over Wesley So. He finished ahead of Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland and Carlsen, who took second and third places respectively. Fellow Indian player R Praggnanandhaa shared fourth place with Fabiano Caruana. The tournament continues with three rapid rounds and 18 rounds of blitz to go, and Gukesh will face Carlsen again in blitz, looking to extend his lead and solidify his position as a top contender.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Gukesh and Carlsen, as they battle it out for the top spot. Gukesh's recent victories have raised questions about Carlsen's dominance of the chess world, and Carlsen himself has acknowledged that he has played poorly in the tournament. With Gukesh's momentum and confidence on the rise, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds.