Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Gukesh Suffers Shock Loss at St. Louis Rapid
In the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, Gukesh, the world champion, had a rough day.
He lost a game to Sam Shankland, who is at the bottom of the standings, and drew two others.
Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana is in the lead, followed by Levon Aronian and Wesley So.
The tournament is part of the Grand Chess Tour.
Gukesh lost to Sam Shankland, and drew two other games.
Fabiano Caruana leads the tournament with 10 points.
Levon Aronian and Wesley So are tied for second place with 8 points.
Gukesh is in the middle of the standings after six rounds.
The tournament is part of the Grand Chess Tour in St. Louis.
- Who
- D Gukesh, Sam Shankland, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian and others.
- What
- Gukesh lost a game and drew two others at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz.
- When
- After six rounds of the Rapid section.
- Where
- St. Louis, USA.
- Why
- To compete in the Grand Chess Tour.
- Event
- St. Louis Rapid and Blitz
- World Champion
- D Gukesh
- Gukesh's Result
- 1 loss, 2 draws
- Leader
- Fabiano Caruana
- Part of
- Grand Chess Tour
Sources
D Gukesh Shares Third Position After St. Louis Rapid & Blitz Day 1
Levon Aronian beats Gukesh with ‘grandpa style of chess’ at St Louis Rapid and Blitz
Gukesh Joint Third after First Day of St. Louis Rapid and Blitz
D Gukesh braves storm for St. Louis Rapid & Blitz shoot, American GM brushes rain from world champ's jacket: Watch video
'He had a bad classical event': Viswanathan Anand cites Gukesh's example as he urges chess players to master all formats
'Demolishing the world champion is pretty good': Shankland celebrates as Gukesh suffers a shocking defeat at Saint Louis
St. Louis Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh joint fifth after six games; Caruana snatches sole lead
Sam Shankland after beating Gukesh: ‘To demolish the world champion is a good way to turn (the tournament) around’