Once Again D Gukesh Beats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Rapid Chess

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh defeats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen once again in a thrilling rapid chess match. Read how Gukesh repeated his stunning feat against the reigning champion.

Gukesh Dommaraju

D Gukesh is an Indian chess genius and the youngest world chess champion, having become a grandmaster at just 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days, and later surpassing the 2750 rating border at a young age compared to any player earlier to him. Magnus Carlsen, born in Norway in 1990, is generally regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history and he has achieved the highest rating ever record in chess. Both players are known for their remarkable skill and composure at the board, with Gukesh recently making headlines for defeating Carlsen in Chess.

Gukesh Beats World No. 1 Magnus in SuperUnited Rapid Chess

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has once again defeated Magnus Carlsen, the World No. 1, in the Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid tournament going in Zagreb. This victory marks Gukesh’s fifth consecutive win over Carlsen, further lifting questions about Carlsen’s dominance in the chess world. Gukesh’s win came in the sixth round of the rapid section, where he played with the black pieces and outplayed Carlsen, who had earlier minimized Gukesh’s chances in the tournament. Following this win, Gukesh took the solitary lead in the tournament with 10 points.

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Rankings of Both in World’s Chess

RankNameClassical RapidBlitz
#1Magnus Carlsen283928192883
#5D Gukesh277626542615

 The two players are scheduled to meet again in the blitz format, adding extra excitement to their rivalry in this Grand Chess Tour leg.

Also Read: Four Indians in World Chess Top 10: A New Era Dawns

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