Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh becomes world no. 3 after draw, Praggnanandhaa beats top seed
India’s young chess star Gukesh Dommaraju has risen to World No. 3 after an impressive draw against China’s Wei Yi at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee. This win helped him to achieve a better ranking. At the same time, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa achieved an impressive win against the top seed Fabiano Caruana, marking a remarkable Friday for Indian chess in the Netherlands. Gukesh is currently the highest-ranked player in India. A tough game ends in a draw After a day of rest, Gukesh faced a tough opponent, the defending champion Wei Yi. Playing with the white pieces, Gukesh started with a King’s Pawn opening, leading to a classic Italian Game. Both players made early strategic moves and quickly reached a complex position. The game took a dramatic turn when Gukesh sacrificed Wei Yi’s queen, which forced a quick response from the Chinese grandmaster. Despite the intense play, both players eventually settled for a draw as they couldn’t find a winning way, ending...