Gukesh Dominates 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Chess Championship

Gukesh`s commanding lead in the SuperUnited Croatia Championship sets the stage for an electrifying blitz showdown.

World Champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has electrified the chess world with a stunning performance at the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship. Held at the luxurious Westin Hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, this pivotal event in the Grand Chess Tour has seen Gukesh soar to the top after the rapid section concluded on July 4.

With an impressive tally of 14 out of 18 points, Gukesh`s journey was nothing short of dramatic. After a rocky start with a first-round loss to Jan-Krzysztof Duda, he rebounded spectacularly, winning five consecutive matches. Among these victories was a monumental triumph over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 4, a game that not only showcased his tactical prowess but also solidified his position at the summit of the leaderboard. Gukesh capped off the rapid segment by defeating American GM Wesley So in a swift 36 moves, exploiting a critical tactical error.

His resilience was further highlighted in a grueling 87-move draw against Croatian player Ivan Saric, where he employed the Marshall Gambit to neutralize threats. As the blitz phase approaches, with 18 rounds scheduled over July 5 and 6, the chess community eagerly anticipates whether Gukesh can maintain his lead against formidable challengers like Duda and Caruana.

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