Magnus Carlsen calls Gukesh ‘one of weaker players at Grand Chess Tour’; Teenage world champion responds by claiming joint lead on day 1
Gukesh won two of his games on Wednesday, beating Alireza Firouzja, tipped by Carlsen to be one of the favourites to win the title, and compatriot Praggnanandhaa, who has claimed three titles this year. | Source: The Indian Express
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