D Gukesh triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 opener against Anish Giri, despite Giri's early advantage. Gukesh's strategic play led to a victory following a pivotal mistake by Giri.

Anish Giri slumped on the backrest of his chair and stayed there for a while. Then, he hunched over and planted a palm on his forehead in a universally accepted sign of anguish. He’d just spent most ...

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura lauded World Champion D Gukesh for his steely resilience against Anish Giri in the first round of the Tata Steel chess tournament. World Champion Gukesh defeated ...