Aravindh Chithambaram Stuns World Champion D Gukesh in Prague Chess Masters

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Aravindh Chithambaram Stuns World Champion Gukesh at Prague Chess Festival

Representational image (Image: News18)

N

News18•04-03-2026, 09:30

Aravindh Chithambaram Stuns World Champion Gukesh at Prague Chess Festival

•Aravindh Chithambaram defeated reigning FIDE world champion D Gukesh at the Prague International Chess Festival.
•Gukesh now sits in the last spot after the sixth round, dropping to 20th on the live rating list.
•The world champion has lost over fifty rating points recently, struggling since his December 2024 title win.
•Aravindh employed a Sicilian defense, capitalizing on Gukesh's decisive error on the 40th move.
•Jorden van Foreest holds the sole lead with 4.5 points; Divya Deshmukh and Surya Shekhar Ganguly drew their games.

Read Full Article on News18 in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Reigning World Champion D Gukesh (Chess.com)

Gukesh Blunders Again, Gifts Abdusattorov Win at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh is struggling with form at the Prague International Chess Festival. X/PragueInternational

World Champion Gukesh Drops to No. 20 After Another Loss at Prague Masters

This was D Gukesh' first ever defeat to Jorden van Foreest. Image: Chess24/X

Alarm Bells for Gukesh: World Champion Slips to 13th After Prague Hammering

Representational image (Image: News18)

Gukesh Blunders Again, Abdusattorov Secures Another Victory in Prague

Indian GMs D Gukesh and Aravind Chithambaram (Credit: X/Prague International Chess Festival)

Gukesh Seeks First Win: All-Indian Clash Against Aravindh at Prague Chess Festival

Representational image (Image: News18)

Chithambaram Triumphs, Gukesh Draws Again at Prague Chess Festival