Gukesh and Carlsen ended Day 1 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia tied at the top on 4/6.
By Aniket Chakraborty
July 3, 2025
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Gukesh bounced back from a loss to Duda with wins over Firouzja and Praggnanandhaa.
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Carlsen drew two games but delivered a vintage grind win against Wesley So in Round 2.
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“Rusty,” but still dominant—Carlsen aims for his sixth straight Grand Chess Tour blitz title.
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Day 2 will see Carlsen and Gukesh clash again in the final round, reigniting a fierce rivalry.
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Carlsen said he views Gukesh as “one of the presumably weaker players” in fast formats.
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Gukesh stunned Carlsen in their last face-off, prompting a rare emotional outburst.
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Wesley So
and Jan-Krzysztof Duda also share the lead, making it a four-way tie after Day 1.
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The tournament features 27 rounds total: 9 in rapid, 18 in blitz, with two days left.
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With tensions high and scores level, the Gukesh–Carlsen showdown is one to watch today.
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