Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Carlsen Calls Gukesh a Weaker Player in Rapid Format
Magnus Carlsen, a top chess player, doesn't think the current world champion, Gukesh, is very good at fast chess games.
They'll play each other in a tournament called the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz.
Carlsen lost to Gukesh once before, which made him upset.
Carlsen thinks other players are better and that Gukesh has a lot to prove.
The tournament will have fast games and lots of strong players.
Magnus Carlsen questioned Gukesh's skills in rapid and blitz chess.
Carlsen and Gukesh will face off in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025.
Carlsen described Gukesh as one of the weaker players in the tournament.
Carlsen had previously lost to Gukesh in a classical game at Norway Chess.
The tournament includes players like Praggnanandhaa, Fabiano Caruana, and Alireza Firouzja.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh.
- What
- Magnus Carlsen assessed Gukesh's chess skills.
- When
- The SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025 tournament.
- Where
- Zagreb, Croatia.
- Why
- To compete in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament.
Carlsen's View
Gukesh's Current Standing
Skill Assessment
Carlsen's View
Gukesh lacks skills in rapid and blitz chess.
Gukesh's Current Standing
Gukesh is the reigning world champion.
- Tournament
- SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025
- Players Mentioned
- Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja
- Time Controls
- Rapid and Blitz
- Carlsen's Assessment
- Gukesh is a weaker player in rapid and blitz
- Previous Match
- Carlsen lost to Gukesh at Norway Chess
Sources
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh Challenge For Grand Chess Tour Rapid And Blitz Tournament
Spotlight on Pragg and Gukesh in Zagreb
Preparation for classical chess requires a lot of effort: Praggnanandhaa
R Praggnanandhaa explains why players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are moving away from classical chess
Garry Kasparov’s advice to D Gukesh: ‘The moment you rest, it will not take long to decline’