Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Acknowledges Cousin's Predicted Win Over Magnus Carlsen

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh gave a shoutout to his cousin after defeating Magnus Carlsen in the Grand Chess Tour Zagreb. Gukesh mentioned that his cousin had predicted his victory over Magnus and requested a shoutout if it happened. Despite forgetting to mention this incident in the post-match interview, Gukesh shared the humorous story of the deal made with his cousin.

Gukesh emerged victorious against Magnus on July 3, securing the rapid title at the event. He highlighted his impressive performance at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of the 2025 Grand Chess Tour. Gukesh expressed his strategy of maintaining good chess and time management to continue his successful gameplay.

Following a first-round loss in the tournament, Gukesh displayed remarkable dominance by securing five consecutive wins, including a notable victory over Magnus Carlsen. He concluded the rapid section with a win against Wesley So, solidifying his position at the top of the leaderboard.

Despite receiving high praise from chess legend Garry Kasparov, Gukesh remained humble and focused on continuous improvement. He appreciated the compliments but emphasized his dedication to taking each game and tournament step by step.

According to the source: India Today.