Gukesh Dominates Round 7 of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 with Victory Over Harikrishna

Gukesh Dommaraju Makes Waves at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

NEW DELHI: Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, showcased his exceptional skills during Round 7 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 in Wijk aan Zee. Facing off against compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, Gukesh displayed his prowess in classical chess, ultimately emerging victorious.

In a strategic battle that saw both players making calculated moves, Gukesh opted for the French Opening against Harikrishna. Despite a strong start from Harikrishna, a misstep on move 12 allowed Gukesh to seize control of the board. Gukesh’s precise play and strategic dominance led to a critical moment on move 20, where Harikrishna missed a key opportunity to counter.

As the game progressed, Gukesh continued to outmaneuver his opponent, eventually forcing Harikrishna to resign on move 45. With this win, Gukesh climbed to the top of the Masters leaderboard in the prestigious tournament, solidifying his position as a formidable force in the world of chess.

Meanwhile, other notable matchups in the tournament included Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu’s draw against Jorden van Foreest and Arjun Erigaisi’s tough loss to Max Warmerdam. The tournament also saw draws between top players like Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Abdusattorov.

In the Challengers section, Vaishali Rameshbabu continued her strong performance with a hard-fought draw, while Divya Deshmukh faced a tough loss against China’s Miaoyi Lu. With the competition heating up in both sections, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 promises to deliver thrilling matchups and intense battles on the chessboard.

As the tournament progresses, chess enthusiasts around the world eagerly await to see who will emerge victorious in this prestigious event. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025.