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D Gukesh Proves Magnus Carlsen Wrong, Finishes First in Grand Chess Tour Croatia Rapid Event

ZAGREB, CROATIA, JUL 4 – D. Gukesh scored 14 points to win the rapid section at the Grand Chess Tour Zagreb 2025, defeating top players including Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

  • On Friday, Gukesh clinched the Zagreb rapid title, scoring 14/18 and defeating Wesley So, as part of the 2025 Grand Chess Tour.
  • Gukesh, a classical chess specialist and ranked 42nd in rapid, began with a first-round loss to Duda before dominating the event.
  • Gukesh's rapid record of 6 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss includes key victories over Carlsen in round 6 and Wesley So in 36 moves, demonstrating dominance.
  • Gukesh enters the blitz segment this weekend with a three-point lead after six consecutive rapid wins.
  • Gukesh's rapid victory in Zagreb, despite his low ranking, signals a potential shift in global chess leadership if he maintains his form in the upcoming blitz.
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The Hindu broke the news in India on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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