D Gukesh's Surprise Win Over Magnus Carlsen in Zagreb Rapid Tournament

D Gukesh clinched the rapid title at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, after defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh shared a humorous story about a promised shoutout to his cousin who had predicted his win over Carlsen. After forgetting to mention his cousin in the post-match interview, Gukesh made up for it later. He explained how his cousin predicted his victory over Carlsen and the deal they made for a shoutout.

The young grandmaster showed remarkable resilience in the tournament, bouncing back strongly after an initial loss. His victory over Carlsen in Round 4 was a key moment that put him in the driver's seat. Gukesh finished the rapid section on a high note, defeating Wesley So in the final round. His overall performance included six wins, two draws, and just one loss.

Looking ahead to the blitz format, Gukesh remains focused on maintaining his strong form. He plans to continue playing good chess with good time management to ensure success.

According to the source: Times of India.