In a exceptional flip of occasions on the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz match, younger Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh accomplished a memorable victory over his esteemed compatriot and idol, Viswanathan Anand, within the 8th around of the Rapid match.
This important triumph for the 17-year-old Gukesh, spanning 40 strikes, marked his first-ever win towards Anand and befell all over their inaugural stumble upon in a match environment.
Currently, each avid gamers stand at 10 issues every, leading to a tie for the fourth place within the standings.
“It was a very important win. I’m happy,” Gukesh informed the Grand chess Tournament’s social media deal with.
“I thought I was better, but he equalized quite easily. Then he blundered the back rank. And after that the position got really tricky. It was very hard to play from there.
“We have been discussing the sport,” he stated in regards to the dialogue he had with Anand after the fit.
Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi maintained their shared lead on the conclusion of the Rapid match, each collecting 12 issues.
Despite beginning because the day one chief, Viswanathan Anand encountered setbacks and fell two issues at the back of the frontrunners. On the opposite hand, Magnus Carlsen, the arena No. 1, regained his shape and secured the transparent 3rd place heading into two complete days of blitz fits.
Anand, with the exception of his loss to Gukesh, controlled handiest attracts towards Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland in around seven and Nepomniachtchi in around 9.
Gukesh, beginning the general day of the Rapid phase, suffered a defeat towards Caruana however rebounded spectacularly through shocking Anand and retaining Duda to a draw.
Following the Rapid match, there will likely be an 18-round blitz section within the match, that includes famend avid gamers akin to Carlsen, Anand, and Nepomniachtchi, amongst others.
The time regulate for the fast portion used to be set at 25+10, with 2 issues awarded for a win, 1 level for a draw and zero issues for a loss. The blitz portion may have a time regulate of five+2, using the normal 1 level for a win, 1/2 level for a draw and zero issues for a loss.
The Grand Chess Tour serves as a chain of world occasions showcasing the arena’s maximum outstanding avid gamers.
This important triumph for the 17-year-old Gukesh, spanning 40 strikes, marked his first-ever win towards Anand and befell all over their inaugural stumble upon in a match environment.
Currently, each avid gamers stand at 10 issues every, leading to a tie for the fourth place within the standings.
“It was a very important win. I’m happy,” Gukesh informed the Grand chess Tournament’s social media deal with.
“I thought I was better, but he equalized quite easily. Then he blundered the back rank. And after that the position got really tricky. It was very hard to play from there.
“We have been discussing the sport,” he stated in regards to the dialogue he had with Anand after the fit.
Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi maintained their shared lead on the conclusion of the Rapid match, each collecting 12 issues.
Despite beginning because the day one chief, Viswanathan Anand encountered setbacks and fell two issues at the back of the frontrunners. On the opposite hand, Magnus Carlsen, the arena No. 1, regained his shape and secured the transparent 3rd place heading into two complete days of blitz fits.
Anand, with the exception of his loss to Gukesh, controlled handiest attracts towards Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland in around seven and Nepomniachtchi in around 9.
Gukesh, beginning the general day of the Rapid phase, suffered a defeat towards Caruana however rebounded spectacularly through shocking Anand and retaining Duda to a draw.
Following the Rapid match, there will likely be an 18-round blitz section within the match, that includes famend avid gamers akin to Carlsen, Anand, and Nepomniachtchi, amongst others.
The time regulate for the fast portion used to be set at 25+10, with 2 issues awarded for a win, 1 level for a draw and zero issues for a loss. The blitz portion may have a time regulate of five+2, using the normal 1 level for a win, 1/2 level for a draw and zero issues for a loss.
The Grand Chess Tour serves as a chain of world occasions showcasing the arena’s maximum outstanding avid gamers.