World champion D Gukesh got lucky and came back from a tough position to beat Anish Giri of Holland in the first round of the Tata Steel Masters now underway here. Receiving his Khel Ratna on ...

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, in a closely-contested match, where Anish had an early advantage despite playing with the black pieces. Despite arriving in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, just hours before the tournament ...