D Gukesh Defeats Anish Giri in Sensational Comeback Win to Open 2025 Season

In a thrilling start to the 2025 season, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh left former World No. 3 grandmaster Anish Giri shellshocked with a sensational comeback win at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands. The 18-year-old, who recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion, staged an impressive victory against Giri in his first match since his historic win over Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

Arriving in the Netherlands just hours before his match against Giri, Gukesh initially struggled with jet lag and made an error at the beginning of the game. However, he quickly turned the tables with some brilliant moves, leaving Giri with difficult choices and ultimately securing the win.

The moment of victory was captured in a viral video on social media, showing Giri sighing in frustration as he realized he was losing to the young Indian champion. The result sent shockwaves through the chess community, with fans and players praising Gukesh’s defensive style and resilience under pressure.

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura commended Gukesh for his performance, acknowledging that while Gukesh made a blunder at one point, he ultimately outplayed Giri and emerged victorious. The win marks a strong start to the tournament for Gukesh, who continues to impress with his strategic gameplay and determination on the chessboard.

As the chess world buzzes with excitement over Gukesh’s latest triumph, all eyes are on the young champion as he looks to continue his winning streak in the upcoming matches. Stay tuned for more updates on Gukesh’s journey and the latest developments in the world of chess.