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D Gukesh is capable, but he has to change his entire mindset: Legend gives blitz warning to chess world champion
Chess world champion D Gukesh of India has been given a stern warning by legendary Susan Polgar after his crushing defeat to Jan-Krzysztof Duda in an exhibition blitz match in Poland. read more Chess world champion D Gukesh was sent a stern warning from legendary Susan Polgar after the Indian Grandmaster suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat to Jan-Krzysztof Duda at Katowice, Poland, on Thursday. In the exhibition six-game blitz playoff, Duda, who was Gukesh's second during the World Chess Championship 2024 triumph, obliterated the 19-year-old India despite losing the first game. Gukesh isn't known for his play in the faster formats, but some of his mistakes during the blitz match raised serious questions for a player who holds the world champion crown. In Game 5, Gukesh and Duda shared an equal position before the former committed a blunder with 45. Kd1. By not playing Kf1, Gukesh allowed Duda to checkmate him with two rooks. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This may potentially be a problem for him in his World Championship title defense. One cannot approach rapid and especially blitz the same way as Classical Chess. The approach and mindset have to be very different. He still has time to fix it but he has to learn to evaluate… — Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 7, 2025 Reacting to the unexpected blunder from Gukesh under time pressure, the former Women's World Chess Champion and Grandmaster Polgar tweeted that the Indian player's weakness in rapid and blitz games could prove detrimental in his defense of the world crown in 2026. Gukesh given stern warning after blitz defeat Polgar pointed out that Gukesh needs a fresh approach while playing rapid and blitz gams, and cannot approach them in the same way as classical. 'This may potentially be a problem for him in his World Championship title defense," Polgar posted on X. 'One cannot approach rapid and especially blitz the same way as Classical Chess. The approach and mindset have to be very different. He still has time to fix it but he has to learn to evaluate positions differently in faster time control. This is crucial because the current World Championship format includes rapid and blitz playoff. Complications = burning more valuable time on the clock.' The World Chess Championship 2026 will include 14 classical games, but rapid and blitz games will be played in case the match ends in a draw. Polgar also faced a rather interesting question on X when she was asked if Gukesh's rapid title win at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, was a 'fluke.' Polgar replied that Gukesh is a 'capable' player, but he needs to change his mindset when it comes to faster formats. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He is for sure capable. But he has to change his entire mindset. Otherwise, inconsistency will occur and that would be detrimental during a World Championship match. — Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 7, 2025 'He is for sure capable. But he has to change his entire mindset. Otherwise, inconsistency will occur and that would be detrimental during a World Championship match.'
Arab News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Esports World Cup 2025 heads into fourth week with four big titles up for grabs
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup 2025 heads into Week 4 after the crowning of 11 unique championship winners so far. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport In the tournament's fourth week, the chess title will be decided. With a $1,500,000 prize pool on the line — along with Club Championship points — there's all to play for. Meanwhile PUBG Mobile World Cup will have a new champion after titleholders Alpha7 Esports were eliminated. Overwatch 2 will crown its Midseason Championship winner, while Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's Midseason Cup final will also take place. Chess With a prize pool of $1.5 million up for grabs, the inaugural chess tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup concludes on Aug. 1. The Last Chance Qualifiers saw 256 players enter, and now there are just eight contenders left. First seed Magnus Carlsen was the clear favorite before the tournament began, with second and third seeds Hikaru Nakamura and Ian Nepomniachtchi next in line. All three qualified from the group stage and now head into the playoffs. Keep an eye on Nihal Sarin, who managed to knock out number four seed Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the Group B lower bracket final – he emerged from the Last Chance Qualifier and is seeded just outside the top 10. PUBG Mobile An intense week of PUBG Mobile action has seen 24 teams whittled down to 16 for the grand final, with potentially just 14 matches deciding who walks out with the trophy. Defending champions, Alpha7 Esports, had a nightmare start to the tournament, failing to qualify for the grand final in the group stage, forcing them into the perilous survival stage. While many expected them to bounce back, another disastrous performance saw them eliminated in 21st place, meaning a new PMWC champion will be crowned in the coming days. Overwatch 2 The Overwatch Champions Series' Midseason Championship also takes place in Week 4, with $1 million on the line. Sixteen teams will enter the group stage, with the top two from each group advancing into a perilous single elimination bracket. With the OWCS: Midseason Championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup happening over four days, expect some top tier action. EWC 2024 champions Crazy Raccoon will be looking to join the two-time winners club, but they will face stiff competition from one of the most competitive fields ever. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang With a total of $3 million up for grabs in the prize pool, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup has plenty at stake. After the dramatic Wildcard tournament in Week 1 followed by an intense group stage in Week 3, we are now firmly into the business end of the tournament, with the playoff bracket underway. Only the very best teams remain, with the likes of ONIC and Team Liquid leading the way. With life-changing money on the line, you do not want to miss the MLBB action. Club Championship Standings As the action heads into its fourth weekend of finals action, the Club Championship is really heating up, with every winner being a unique Club so far. Will we finally see a side claim a second trophy this year in Week 4? Team Vitality is still leading the Club Championship Rankings with 2,400 points, having not gained in Week 3. Their closest competitors are Gen.G Esports on 2,000, and Team Falcons on 1,950, both of whom gained on Vitality in Week 3. Elsewhere, have joined Team Falcons in third place. All but are represented in chess, while Team Falcons has a side in the PUBG Mobile event. OW 2 features Team Falcons and alongside and Team Liquid, who sit just behind them in joint fifth place.
Business Insider
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgans Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Sandfire Resources Limited (SFRRF)
In a report released today, Tom Sartor from Morgans maintained a Hold rating on Sandfire Resources Limited, with a price target of A$11.40. The company's shares closed last Friday at $7.00. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. According to TipRanks, Sartor is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 21.3% and a 48.78% success rate. Sartor covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Sandfire Resources Limited, Coronado Global Resources Inc. Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 10 Sh, and Adriatic Metals Shs Chess Deposit Interests Repr 1 Sh. In addition to Morgans, Sandfire Resources Limited also received a Hold from Macquarie's Adam Baker in a report issued today. However, on the same day, Morgan Stanley maintained a Sell rating on Sandfire Resources Limited (Other OTC: SFRRF).
NDTV
28-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Divya Deshmukh "Will Inspire Several Youngsters": PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah Laud Chess Sensation's World Cup Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to India's young chess star Divya Deshmukh for her sensational victory at the FIDE Women's World Cup against the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final. Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch that title. PM Modi hailed the remarkable efforts of both players and believes Divya's victory will serve as an inspiration for the youngsters. "A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters. Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship. Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours. @DivyaDeshmukh05 @humpy_koneru," PM Modi wrote on X. A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters. Koneru Humpy has also displayed… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2025 Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the chess sensation. Ecstasy for India! Congratulations to @DivyaDeshmukh05 on winning the FIDE Women's World Cup Final and achieving the marvellous feat of becoming a Grandmaster. Your tenacity and mindfulness have truly earned you this crown. Also, congratulations to @humpy_koneru on a remarkable… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 28, 2025 President Droupadi Murmu also lavished praise on Divya and wrote on X, "My heartiest congratulations to Divya Deshmukh who has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, that too, at a very young age of nineteen." My heartiest congratulations to Divya Deshmukh who has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, that too, at a very young age of nineteen. Koneru Humpy being the runner up, both the finalists of the chess world championship were from India. This underlines… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2025 During the tense contest, a string of inaccuracies in the second rapid game contributed to Koneru's downfall. She found herself a pawn down in the rook endgame, which played out in Divya's favour. The veteran allowed the situation to sink in and resigned on the 75th move and fell short in a gripping final with a score of 2.5-1.5. Divya failed to capitalise on the two windows that Koneru left open for her with her inaccurate moves. However, on the third time, Koneru inflicted more damage on herself by capturing the f pawn on move 69, which changed the tide in Divya's favour towards the final moments of the contest. This time around, Divya made no mistake, played the right moves and forced Koneru to resign after six moves. Her eyes welled up with tears as she began to grasp the scale of her victory. She tried to compose herself, but soon became overwhelmed with emotions again after embracing her mother in a heartfelt moment.
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Business Standard
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup final 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Divya, Humpy even in tense game
7:22 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: After 19 moves The battle has entered a sharp middlegame phase. Divya Deshmukh continued her aggressive play with pressuring the b-file. After Humpy's Divya went for forcing and followed it up with grabbing a dangerous passed pawn. Humpy recaptured with but her king remains exposed and queenside development lags. Divya holds strong activity and central control, with open files and a more secure king. 6:56 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Game after 11 moves Here's the position after bxc4. Divya Deshmukh has sacrificed a knight to open up the c-file and create active chances around Humpy's undeveloped queenside. The board now shows a complex battle of initiative versus material. Current position highlights: Humpy is a piece up but still hasn't castled, and her queenside remains undeveloped. Divya has castled, connected her rooks, and brought her light-squared bishop to a strong diagonal on a3. Central tension looms, especially with the d4 and c3 pawns threatening to push. The c-file is fully open, and both queens remain in original positions. 6:40 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Divya sacrifices a knight to open lines! In a bold tactical decision, Divya has sacrificed her knight with capturing the pawn on c4. The aim appears to be dynamic piece activity and long-term pressure rather than material safety. Humpy, after some thought, accepts the sacrifice with grabbing the material and restructuring her queenside pawns. Latest sequence: bxc4 Divya now has open lines and a central pawn majority, but she's a piece down. The next few moves will be crucial to see if this sacrifice yields enough compensation—or if Humpy can consolidate her material edge. 6:26 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Divya centralises pressure with bold bishop move We're 10 moves in, and the battle is intensifying. After Humpy captured on e4 earlier, Divya responds sharply with developing her bishop with purpose while eyeing the d6 square. Humpy immediately reacts with reinforcing the position and keeping her king in the centre for now. Here's the position after 10 moves: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4 e5 Bb4+ Nf6 b5 Bb7 8.O-O Bxc3 Nxe4 Nd6 Divya has active pieces and a strong knight on e5, while Humpy maintains material balance but still hasn't castled. With the centre open and development racing ahead, the coming moves could be critical in deciding who gains the upper hand in this high-stakes final. 6:14 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Humpy making a comeback Koneru Humpy responds to Divya Deshmukh's early castling with the first real material exchange of the final. She eliminates the knight on c3 with trading her bishop for central control. Divya recaptures confidently with reinforcing her knight on e5 and opening the b-file in the process. Humpy follows it up with jumping her knight into the heart of the board and posing a direct central challenge. Here are the moves so far: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4 e5 Bb4+ Nf6 b5 Bb7 8.O-O Bxc3 Nxe4 The centre is now fully contested, with both players showing early intent. Divya has doubled pawns but good central space and rapid kingside development, while Humpy has an active knight and potential pressure building. A fascinating middlegame awaits! 5:45 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Game summary after 9 moves Here's how the board looks after nine moves – and it's already a sharp, dynamic position. Both players have committed to active lines, and the centre is heating up. Position after 9 moves: d4 d5 c4 dxc4 e4 e5 Nf3 Bb4+ Nc3 Nf6 Nxe5 b5 Be2 Bb7 O-O O-O Ne5 Ne4 Divya's knight stands firmly on e5, while Humpy has just challenged it with her own knight on e4. The queens are still undeveloped, and both players are walking a fine line between central control and rapid development. Strategic fireworks may not be far off. 5:33 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Divya takes lead Divya has taken 22 minutes lead over Humpy. 5:25 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Divya goes for castle Divya Deshmukh has committed to kingside safety with a short castle on move 8. With that, she brings her rook into play and signals that she's ready for the middlegame. Koneru Humpy now takes a moment to reassess, as the position begins to take strategic shape. 5:10 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Divya putting pressure on Humpy Humpy has just developed her bishop to b7, reinforcing the queenside and keeping control of the long diagonal. Now it's Divya Deshmukh's turn, and she's taking her time to evaluate her next move. The game so far: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4 e5 Bb4+ Nf6 b5 Bb7 It's a sharp and imbalanced position already, with central tension and queenside expansion by Humpy. All to play for. 4:59 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES: Game so far It's a Queen's Gambit Accepted on the board as Divya opens with 1.d4 and 2.c4, and Humpy responds with an early ...dxc4. The position sharpens quickly after 3.e4 e5, with Divya taking the centre assertively. Humpy goes for a check with ...Bb4+, and both players develop rapidly. An early exchange sees Nxe5 from Divya, and Humpy responds with the thematic ...b5 to hold onto the c4 pawn. Divya calmly develops her dark-squared bishop with Be2 before we reach the end of the game score provided.
