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Gukesh lost to Jan-Krzysztof Duda in a blitz match in Katowice, Poland. Duda won 5-1, showcasing his tactical sharpness and speed, disrupting Gukesh’s rhythm.
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Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh suffered a rare defeat at the hands of Jan-Krzysztof Duda, the 2021 FIDE World Cup winner and one of Poland’s brightest chess stars, in a much-anticipated blitz clash in Katowice, Poland.
The match, which consisted of 6 games, saw the Indian GM fall victim to the Pole in a 5-1 wipeout.
Gukesh, who made history earlier in 2025 by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed world champion, entered the blitz event with momentum and confidence.
Known for his calm nerves and deep calculation, the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster has excelled in classical formats but has showcased a need to improve more in rapid and blitz time controls.
However, Duda—renowned for his tactical sharpness and fearless play in faster formats—seized the initiative early.
Playing on home turf, the Polish Grandmaster outpaced Gukesh in critical moments, particularly in the middlegame, where his intuition and speed proved decisive.
Duda, after losing out on Game 1, went on a rampage against Gukesh, winning the next five games in a row.
Duda’s aggressive opening preparation and dynamic style disrupted Gukesh’s rhythm, eventually forcing errors that sealed the result.
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After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
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