Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:37am on 04 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
Indian prodigy D. Gukesh stunned World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen with a rapid win at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia in Zagreb, extending his lead to 10 points and reinforcing his supremacy in the tournament . Former world champion Garry Kasparov, commentating, stated this “isn’t just his second loss…it’s a convincing loss,” adding that Carlsen’s dominance is now questionable . Gukesh’s strategic resilience, especially under time pressure, showcased his evolution as a top-tier threat. Carlsen had earlier labeled Gukesh as “presumably weaker” in rapid/blitz—a notion now refuted on the board. (PC: X)
