World champion D Gukesh crashes out early in major upset in Goa

World champion D Gukesh bowed out of the Chess World Cup, losing the third-round match to Frederik Svane of Germany, while Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa made it to the last-32 stage, here on Saturday.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: World champion D Gukesh lost his third-round match against Frederik Svane.(HT_PRINT)

Gukesh lost the second game of the third round under normal time control against a seasoned opponent known to be a fierce competitor.