Magnus Carlson called D Gukesh ‘one of the weak players’, the world champion of India responded by claiming a joint leadership in Croatia. Chess news

Chess World Champion D Gukesh shared a combined lead with former champion Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday, after 1 on the day of Supernated Croatia Rapid and Blitz 2025, scored 4/6 points with Vesley SO and Jan-Karazztof Duda, a pre-tournary comments “A” As a ignited players “,Gukesh won against Alirza Firuza and R Pragganandha, but suffered a defeat against Duda. Carlson’s performance included two draws and a win for Gukesh’s points match.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The tournament has attracted additional attention due to Carlson’s comments about Gukesh’s abilities in rapid and blitz formats.Carlson, while discussing his upcoming match with Gukesh, said, “In this tournament, I will see it as if I am playing one of the possibly weak players.”Norwegian World No. 1 explained in detail on the assessment of Gukesh’s abilities under the rapid time control.“Gukesh had really played very well here last time. But it remains to be proved that he is one of the best players in such a format. It’s a very strong area that is here. Players like Gukesh and Aneesh Giri … They don’t have a lot of players, because you are not a lot of players.The 19 -year -old Indian Grandmaster, who claimed the World Chess Championship title in the classical format in 2024, will face Carlson on 2 of the tournament.The classical format, which leads to prolonged control, is recognized as Gukesh’s primary power in the competitive chess.Carlsen has identified Firuja and Fabiano Caruana to win the tournament in Croatia.The tournament grounds include other major Grandmasters such as Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Ivan Sarik, which is described by Carlson as a “very strong area”.Gukesh and Carlson will meet supernated Croatia Rapid and Blitz 2025 on 2.