Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:27am on 28 Oct 2025,Tuesday Sports
Indian World Chess Champion D Gukesh defeated American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 in Saint Louis. Their rematch came weeks after Nakamura’s controversial act of throwing Gukesh’s king into the crowd. This time, Gukesh stayed composed and quietly reset the chessboard after his victory. His calm and respectful gesture impressed fans around the world. Many praised his sportsmanship and maturity, calling him a true ambassador of the game. The 19-year-old champion’s behaviour stood in sharp contrast to Nakamura’s earlier drama, earning widespread appreciation across the chess community.
