Gukesh outwits Magnus Carlsen once more; takes sole lead after Grand Chess Tour Day 2

World champion D Gukesh let his strikes do the speaking as he scored one other spectacular win over world primary Magnus Carlsen to seize the only real lead after six rounds of the Tremendous United Speedy and blitz chess event in Zagreb.

Counting the opening day victories, the win towards Carlsen late on Thursday (July 3, 2025) was Gukesh’s fifth consecutive triumph within the event and took him to 10 factors out of a attainable 12.

With simply three rounds to come back in fast part, Gukesh enjoys two factors lead over nearest rival Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland. Wesley So of United States is in sole third spot on seven factors, a full level away from Carlsen, Anish Giri of Holland and native hero Ivan Saric.

World champion D Gukesh beats World No. 1 on Grand Chess Tour Day 2 in Zagreb on Thursday (July 3, 2025). Picture credit score: X@GrandChessTour

R. Praggnanandhaa shares the seventh spot on 5 factors with American Fabiano Caruana, whereas Alireza Firouzja of France is in ninth spot on 4 factors. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan is tenth on simply three factors.

Carlsen has by no means minced his phrases and has been a critic of Gukesh within the sooner model of the sport.

The World primary had infamously banged the desk after his earlier loss to Gukesh within the Norway chess event. That was the Indian’s first victory over the world primary in Classical chess.

The victory as black was candy for Gukesh.

Carlsen loved some optical benefit after his king pawn opening however the day belonged to Gukesh who discovered the proper counter play.

Sooner or later, Carlsen needed to half with two minor items for a rook and a few further pawns that appeared menacing.

Nevertheless, Gukesh calmly exploited Carlsen’s unhealthy plan with the clock ticking away and the well-known victory was scored after 49 strikes.

Earlier within the day, Gukesh had overwhelmed Abdusattorov and Caruana with some tremendous efforts.

Praggnanandhaa’s seek for an elusive victory continued as he performed out three attracts with Caruana, Carlsen and Giri. Praggnanandhaa will want some victories on the ultimate day to make a comeback within the event.

Standings after spherical 6

1. D Gukesh (Ind, 10); 2. Duda Jan-Krzysztof (Pol, 8); 3. Wesley So (Usa, 7); 4-6: Ivan Saric (Cro); Magnus Carlsen (Nor); Anish Giri (Ned) 6 every; 7-8; Fabiano Caruana (Usa); R Praggnanandhaa (Ind) 2 every. 9. Alireza Firouzja (Fra, 4); 10. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzb, 3).