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Vishy Anand humbles World Champion Gukesh with his endgame brilliance

In a thrilling series of matches at the Global Chess League in Mumbai, Viswanathan Anand initially defeated World Champion D Gukesh, showcasing his endgame prowess. However, Gukesh bounced back to secure his first victory over Anand since becoming champion, leading his team to a third-place finish in the event.

Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand

Credit: Salil Bera/Manorama

Key Highlights

  • Viswanathan Anand defeated D Gukesh in an earlier playoff match with a brilliant endgame attack.
  • Gukesh won his first match against Anand since becoming World Champion in a tiebreaker.
  • The matches took place during the Global Chess League team championship in Mumbai.
  • Anand's victory came after a strategic bishop sacrifice and aggressive attacks.
  • Gukesh's win helped his team, PBS Alaskan Knights, secure third place in the tournament.
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Sources

  1. Vishy Anand humbles World Champion Gukesh with his endgame brilliance
  2. Gukesh beats Vishy for first time since becoming World Champion

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