FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh starts with crushing victory over Bacrot
Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 5:05 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
SAMARKAND (UZBEKISTAN), Sept 4: Seeking to prove himself across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament here with a crushing victory over France’s Etienne Bacrot in the first round. The Indian ace used all his resources at the right time to deliver a knockout punch when the situation arrived and his choice of opening – the Caro Kann — was deemed as a perfect defense to counter Bacrot. Winning with […]
