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World Chess Champion D Gukesh plays a huge blunder to lose to his fiercest rival

World Chess Champion D Gukesh suffered a shocking defeat against Nodirbek Abdusattorov during the sixth round of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026. Gukesh made a critical blunder by moving his rook to an exposed position, allowing Abdusattorov to capture it, leading to his first loss in the tournament.

D Gukesh sits in disbelief after losing to Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands on January 23, 2026

D Gukesh sits in disbelief after losing to Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands on January 23, 2026

Credit: Screengrab/chess24

Key Highlights

  • Gukesh played 36…Rg5, allowing Abdusattorov to capture a free rook.
  • This defeat marks Gukesh's first loss in the Tata Steel Masters 2026.
  • The match was balanced before Gukesh's blunder.
  • Abdusattorov is currently ranked World No. 6.
  • Gukesh expressed disbelief and pain after the loss.
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Sources

  1. Gukesh Blunders Badly, Left in Shock with 'Terrible Feeling' at Tata Steel Masters
  2. World Chess Champion D Gukesh plays a huge blunder to lose to his fiercest rival

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