D Gukesh stages stunning comeback, secures last-gasp Freestyle Chess Grand Slam draw vs Alireza Firouzja at Weissenhaus

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh showcased his resilience and determination as he staged a stunning comeback to secure a draw against Alireza Firouzja in the ongoing Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event. The match, which went down to the wire, saw Gukesh fighting against all odds to salvage a crucial half-point.

Despite facing an early blunder and being on the back foot for most of the game, Gukesh refused to give up. With Alireza having a significant time advantage, it seemed like the Indian GM was headed towards another defeat. However, Gukesh dug deep and displayed his defensive skills, eventually forcing a draw after a grueling 92-move battle.

The draw against Alireza gives Gukesh a fighting chance in the tournament, as he will now have the white pieces in his upcoming match. This result comes after Gukesh suffered a defeat against Hikaru Nakamura in the rapid tiebreaker round.

Speaking about Gukesh’s performance, Nakamura highlighted the young player’s weaknesses when under time pressure. He emphasized the importance of analyzing games with fellow players, suggesting that Gukesh should collaborate with top players like Fabiano Caruana to improve his game.

In other fixtures of the tournament, Vincent Keymer secured a win against Fabiano Caruana, while Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious in their matches. Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov faced losses in their respective games.

As the competition heats up at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and impressive performances from the top players. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the tournament as the battle for supremacy continues on the chessboard.