Prague Chess: Gukesh Faces Defeat
Arvind chidambaram defeated FIDE World champion D. Gukesh in the sixth round of the Masters category at the Prague international Chess Festival.
Gukesh, who had won the World champion title in december 2024, struggled to maintain his dominance and slipped to 20th place in the live ratings.
Arvind's Strategic Play Leads Win
Playing with black pieces, Arvind adopted the Sicilian Defense after his Philidor Defense attempt failed earlier.
Gukesh sacrificed a pawn in the middle game, creating attacking chances, but made a critical mistake on move 40.
Arvind capitalized on this error and secured victory in 48 moves, relegating Gukesh to the bottom of the standings.
Tournament Standings Update
Jordan van Foreest holds the lead with 4.5 points, sharing points with local star David Navarra.
Navarro, with four points, is tied for second with Uzbekistan's Abdusattorov Nodirbek.
Other top scorers include David Anton Guizarov (3.5 points), Arvind, Germany’s Vincent Keymer, and Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakuboev.
Other Matches of the Day
Most other Masters matches ended in draws, keeping the top of the leaderboard competitive.
Niemann is slightly ahead of Gukesh with 1.5 points after his own drawn games.
In the Challengers’ section, World Women’s Cup winner Divya Deshmukh drew with Thomas Beerdsen of the Netherlands.
Surya Shekhar Ganguly Shares Points
Surya Shekhar Ganguly drew his match against Daniel Uffa of spain in the Challengers’ category.
Arvind’s victory stands out as the day’s major upset, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of top-level chess.
The tournament continues with remaining rounds expected to be closely contested as players aim for podium finishes.
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