After a stellar performance in the Rapid event, Dommaraju Gukesh experienced a significant setback on the first day of the Blitz competition at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament in Zagreb. He only managed 1.5 points, losing seven games. Magnus Carlsen surged ahead, leading the standings, while R Praggnanandhaa had a mixed day, slipping to fifth overall. Post navigation IND vs ENG: ‘Expected 550, but …’ – Trescothick reacts after India set 608-run target Chess | ‘I feel pity’ – Garry Kasparov asserts Gukesh not ready for Blitz
