Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Gukesh Joins Blitz Tournament, Nakamura Wins
The youngest chess world champion, D Gukesh, played in a fast-paced online chess tournament called Titled Tuesday.
He doesn't usually play this type of game.
The tournament was won by Hikaru Nakamura, and Gukesh came in 18th place.
Gukesh is known for carefully planning his moves, which is easier in longer chess games.
This tournament helps him get better at quicker games.
Nakamura was surprised to see Gukesh play, as it's rare.
D Gukesh, the current world chess champion, participated in the Early Titled Tuesday Blitz.
Hikaru Nakamura won the Early Titled Tuesday event, with Gukesh finishing 18th.
Gukesh lost to Nakamura, LR Srihari, and Parham Maghsoodloo during the tournament.
The Blitz format contrasts with Gukesh's strengths in the Classical format.
Gukesh aims to improve his Blitz game, evidenced by his participation in the tournament.
- Who
- D Gukesh and other chess players including Hikaru Nakamura.
- What
- D Gukesh participated in the Early Titled Tuesday Blitz chess tournament.
- When
- July 22nd
- Where
- Online at Chess.com
- Why
- Gukesh is looking to improve his game in faster formats.
- Tournament Name
- Early Titled Tuesday Blitz
- Winner
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Gukesh's Finishing Position
- 18th
- Format
- Blitz (3 minutes + 1 second increment)
- Gukesh's Losses
- Nakamura, LR Srihari, Parham Maghsoodloo