Indian chess's young star, D. Gukesh, has once again demonstrated that he can outplay even the greats with his powerful game. In the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tournament held in Zagreb, Croatia, Gukesh achieved a significant feat by defeating the world's number 1 player, Magnus Carlsen.
Sports News: There's great news for Indian chess enthusiasts. In the Grand Chess Tournament, India's young Grandmaster D. Gukesh has created history by defeating the world's number 1 player, Magnus Carlsen, for the second time in a row. The significance of this victory is not limited to the tournament rankings; it is also a testament to Gukesh's mental fortitude and his deep understanding of the game.
Gukesh and Carlsen faced each other in the sixth round of this prestigious tournament in Zagreb, Croatia. Interestingly, just before the match, Magnus Carlsen had called Gukesh a 'weak player', saying that he would approach the match as if playing against a weaker opponent. Gukesh did not respond to Carlsen's statement, but he let his moves on the chessboard be the answer.
Gukesh's Outstanding Performance in the Tournament
This isn't the first time Gukesh has defeated Magnus Carlsen. Earlier, he had created a sensation by defeating Carlsen in the Norway Chess Tournament. That victory proved that Gukesh has the potential to defeat the greats even in the classical format. And now, in the Grand Chess Tournament, he has once again shown that he is not just a rising star, but is playing against the world champion with complete preparation and confidence.
From the start of the Grand Chess Tournament, Gukesh has been in excellent form. He made a b start by winning two out of three matches on the first day. After this, he defeated prominent players like Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan and Fabiano Caruana of America. By recording this historic victory over Carlsen in the sixth round, he secured the top position in the tournament with 10 points.
Garry Kasparov's Statement Became a Topic of Discussion
Former world champion and veteran chess player Garry Kasparov highly praised Gukesh's victory. He said, “This is not just Magnus’s second loss; it is a slap in the face to his arrogance. We should now question his dominance.” The World Chess Federation also shared Kasparov's statement on its social media account, giving more recognition to Gukesh's victory.
It is noteworthy that this series consists of three matches. The first match was played in the rapid format, in which Gukesh prevailed. Now, the remaining two matches will be played in the blitz format. In this situation, it will be interesting to see whether Magnus Carlsen can make a comeback or whether Gukesh will continue his outstanding performance and make history in the series.
