After a poor performance in a freestyle chess event, D Gukesh, India’s emerging chess prodigy and recent World Chess Champion, is under unaccustomed scrutiny. Although his classical chess abilities are clear-cut, several fans and experts have questioned his general supremacy based on his poor performance in the less conventional freestyle style. This argument has generated a tempest in the chess community since ideas on whether freestyle chess should compromise a player’s world championship status are split. The circumstances has sparked new debates on whether performance in one style should represent a player’s legacy and how several chess forms should be appreciated.
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D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi as the Favorites to Win Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, an annual event in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from January 17 to February 2, has Indian Grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi as top contenders. D. Gukesh is the youngest world chess champion at 18 years of age, and Arjun Erigaisi is known for his aggressive play and rapid rise in rankings, showing remarkable consistency and skill. This article looks at their latest accomplishments, match statistics, and their strong points in examining expert’s opinion about the chances of their team winning the tournament. Their performances can alter India’s chess position globally and encourage the young generation of chess players.
Gukesh Leads Ding Liren in World Chess Championship After Thrilling Win in Game 11
D Gukesh, India’s chess prodigy, has taken a 6-5 lead against the reigning champion Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship after a critical victory in Game 11. Ding, under severe time pressure, blundered, allowing Gukesh to win. With only three games remaining, Gukesh is now poised to claim the title, needing just 1.5 more points to become the world champion. Chess streaming superstars Sagar Shah and Tania Sachdev marked this momentous moment with the fans through a live streaming program, which went past 100,000 views. The chessing world waits for the dramatic ending to this closely contested championship.