Gukesh, Fabiano Caruana and Freestyle Chess

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters
The reigning world champion lost the must-win Game 2 of the last eight on Monday to continue his winless run in Weissenhaus
Fabiano Caruana says Gukesh's opening moves led to his loss in Freestyle tour: 'He was in a hopeless situation'
After defeating D Gukesh in Game 1 of the quarter-finals, Fabiano Caruana forced the Indian Grandmaster to resign in just 18 moves in Game 2, eliminating him from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 title race in Weissenhaus on Monday.
After Tata Steel heartbreak, D Gukesh knocked out of Freestyle Chess
World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana defeated D Gukesh in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour quarterfinals at Weissenhaus in Germany on Monday. After losing a thrilling first leg of the quarterfinals on Sunday,
Freestyle Chess Grand Tour: Gukesh loses to Carlsen; still qualifies for knockouts
Gukesh was also fortunate to not have more losses to his name. He should've lost the sixth-round match against Fabiano Caruana, too, with the American gaining complete control during the endgame and having a completely winning position, only for his blunder to allow Gukesh to escape with a series of checks.
World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'
World champion D Gukesh feels that while he is glad to experiment the Chess960 format, he doesn’t feel that it will take over classical chess. Gukesh is currently in Germany competing in the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
World Chess Champion D Gukesh Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signaling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.
Gukesh’s Freestyle Chess woes continue as world champion loses game 1 of quarters to Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh will have a chance to level on Monday when the two players play the second game of the quarter-final with colours reversed. Gukesh went winless in the rapid section of the event to figure out seedings for knockout stage.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Gukesh loses to USA’s Fabiano Caruana in quarterfinals, faces 5th-8th place playoff
Gukesh lost the second leg on Monday, sealing his exit from the tournament. Gukesh will now play for the 5th-8th place Playoff.
World Champion Gukesh Knocked Out Of Freestyle Grand Slam Chess After Loss To Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh was knocked out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Chess after losing to Fabiano Caruana for the second time in a row in the quarter-final.
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Fabiano Caruana explains why he picked world champion Gukesh as his opponent: ‘He has played more high-stakes games’
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Magnus Carlsen highlights D Gukesh’s flaws after Freestyle Chess 2025 win: ‘Took too many chances…’
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Praggnanandhaa wins Tata Steel Chess Masters in tie-breakers as Gukesh loses first game as world champion
After losses in Round 13, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a tie-breaker in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, with ...