D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, defied Magnus Carlsen’s pre-tournament skepticism by sharing the lead with him after Day 1 of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025. Despite Carlsen’s assessment of Gukesh as a weaker player in rapid and blitz formats, the young Indian Grandmaster showcased his skills with key victories. Post navigation Wimbledon Day 3: Seeds continue to tumble; Britons delight home crowd, royalty Chess | Carlsen takes a fresh jibe at Gukesh – ‘In terms of impressing me…’
