Gukesh’s Early Exit in Round-Robin Stage
World Chess Champion D Gukesh struggled in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. He finished 11th in the round-robin stage, losing seven out of eleven matches. This result meant he was unable to qualify for the knockout rounds.
Carlsen’s Prediction Comes True
Magnus Carlsen, the current World No. 1, had predicted that Gukesh might face difficulties in this freestyle format. His prediction turned out to be accurate, as Gukesh was eliminated early in the Chess tournament.
Mixed Results for Indian Participants
Four Indian Chess players took part in the event. Only Arjun Erigaisi managed to advance to the quarterfinals. He had a strong showing, including a victory against Carlsen in the second round, and ended the round-robin stage in fourth position.
Notable Performers and Quarterfinal Lineup
Alongside Arjun, top players like Magnus Carlsen, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Vincent Keymer also advanced. The quarterfinal lineup features high-level matchups, continuing the excitement of this new freestyle chess format.
