Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Gukesh Stuns Carlsen; Takes Sole Lead
An 18-year-old chess player named Gukesh beat Magnus Carlsen, who is usually the best chess player in the world, in a tournament.
Before the game, Carlsen thought Gukesh wasn't one of the best players.
Gukesh had already won against other top players, and now he's in the lead of the tournament.
People are saying this win shows Carlsen isn't unbeatable.
Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb.
Gukesh is now the sole leader of the tournament with 10 points.
Carlsen had stated that Gukesh was one of the 'weaker players' prior to the match.
Gukesh won against Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Fabiano Caruana before facing Carlsen.
Garry Kasparov said that Gukesh's win questions Carlsen's dominance.
- Who
- Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen
- What
- Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Grand Chess Tour.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Why
- Gukesh won after Carlsen underestimated his abilities.
Magnus Carlsen's Perspective
Gukesh's Perspective
Pre-Match Assessment vs. Result
Magnus Carlsen's Perspective
Gukesh is one of the weaker players.
Gukesh's Perspective
Gukesh won the match.
- Event
- Grand Chess Tour
- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Winner
- Gukesh
- Opponent
- Magnus Carlsen
- Gukesh's Position
- Leading the tournament
Sources
Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen once again as Garry Kasparov says: ‘Now we can question Magnus’ domination’
D Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen in Croatia Rapid; registers fifth consecutive win
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Magnus Carlsen's 'Dominance' Questionable, Says Garry Kasparov After Gukesh's Win At Croatia
