Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Gukesh Relieved After Draw with Abdusattorov
D Gukesh, a young chess champion from India, played a match against his rival Nodirbek Abdusattorov from Uzbekistan.
After some disappointing games, Gukesh felt better after their match ended in a draw.
Both players played very accurately, and the game was intense but ended evenly.
Gukesh is now tied for the last spot in the tournament standings.
Many fans came to watch the match, including former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who commented on the game.
The draw was a relief for Gukesh, and both players showed great skill.
D Gukesh drew with Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Chennai Grand Masters 2023.
Gukesh felt relieved after a streak of disappointing results.
The game ended in a draw after 41 moves with high accuracy from both players.
Abdusattorov had previously defeated Gukesh in two classical matches.
The draw kept Gukesh in a three-way tie for the last spot in the standings.
- Who
- D Gukesh and Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- What
- A chess match ending in a draw
- When
- During the Chennai Grand Masters 2023
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To compete for points in the tournament and prepare for future matches
Gukesh's Perspective
Abdusattorov's Perspective
Game Outcome
Gukesh's Perspective
Gukesh felt relieved after a draw, ending a streak of disappointing results.
Abdusattorov's Perspective
Abdusattorov anticipated a tough match but accepted the draw as a fair result.
Rivalry Dynamics
Gukesh's Perspective
Gukesh aims to improve his record against Abdusattorov, who has previously defeated him.
Abdusattorov's Perspective
Abdusattorov sees their matches as intense and dramatic, often favoring his playstyle.
- Players
- D Gukesh (India), Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)
- Event
- Chennai Grand Masters 2023
- Game Result
- Draw in 41 moves
- Previous Meetings
- Abdusattorov won both previous classical matches
- Opening
- Queen’s Gambit Declined
- Accuracy
- Both players had nearly 98% accuracy
- Standings
- Gukesh is half a point behind Abdusattorov, tied for last spot