Chess Grand Swiss: World Champion Gukesh Falters Again, Title Hopes Dwindle After Second Consecutive Loss

Chess Grand Swiss: World Champion Gukesh Falters Again, Title Hopes Dwindle After Second Consecutive Loss

 04:00 10/09/2025

D Gukesh, the world champion, faced another setback at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Nikolas Theodorou on Tuesday after a previous defeat. Theodorou, surprised by Gukesh's opening, capitalised on a missed threefold repetition claim by Gukesh. Despite Gukesh's ambition to win with the White pieces, Theodorou secured the victory in 47 moves.
FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh Stumbles Again; Erigaisi Remains a Contender

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh Stumbles Again; Erigaisi Remains a Contender

 01:01 10/09/2025

In the FIDE Grand Swiss, Gukesh faced his second consecutive defeat, this time against Nikolas Theodorou, while Arjun Erigaisi held Parham Maghsoodloo. Vaishali secured a win, joining Kateryna Lagno in the lead for the women's section. With a rest day approaching, players are gearing up for the crucial rounds ahead, battling for Candidates Tournament qualification.
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