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Carlsen Takes Lead at GCT 2025 Zagreb; Gukesh Struggles in Blitz After Topping Rapid Section

ZAGREB, CROATIA, JUL 5 – D Gukesh lost six of nine blitz games after leading in rapid, falling two points behind Magnus Carlsen who scored 7.5 of 9 in the blitz section, organizers said.

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After finishing on top after the rapid section and storming to a three-point lead, the 19-year-old was unable to get going in the first nine blitz rounds.

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Grand Chess tour: D Gukesh loses steam in blitz

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Chess star Magnus Carlsen won a major tournament in Croatia The tournament started with rapid chess in the first days before concluding with blitz chess on Saturday and Sunday. Carlsen was in third place after the rapid chess part, but worked his way into the lead on Saturday. Then he beat world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, among others. On Sunday, there was one win, five draws and one loss, but he still became champion before the last round. Car…

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The Hindu broke the news in India on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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