‘Gukesh is not even 20 yet’: Grand Swiss was an eye-opener in many ways

The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 witnessed Anish Giri’s triumph and Vaishali Rameshbabu’s repeat victory, alongside Matthias Bluebaum’s unexpected Candidates qualification. Despite Gukesh Dommaraju’s stumble, the event highlighted India’s mixed fortunes and the rise of young talents like America’s Abhimanyu Mishra. Divya Deshmukh’s fearless performance in the Open section also underscored the growing strength of women in chess, inspiring future participation.