Grandmaster Pranesh M Defeats World Champion Gukesh D Amidst Chennai Grand Masters Struggles
At the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, grandmaster Pranesh M defeated reigning world champion Gukesh D in 39 moves, marking a significant win in his career. Gukesh, who has struggled recently with confidence and time management, has lost five of six games in the event. Srinath Narayanan, Indian men's team captain, attributes Gukesh's inconsistent performance to fluctuating confidence, which affects his decision-making and time usage. The upcoming Chess Olympiad is seen as a potential opportunity for Gukesh to regain form.
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indianexpress broke this story on 21 Jul, 03:30 pm. Other outlets followed.