Carlsen reacts to Gukesh’s ‘shocking’ struggle in Blitz leg of SuperUnited Croatia: ‘Couldn’t really have gone any worse’

Carlsen reacts to Gukesh’s ‘shocking’ struggle in Blitz leg of SuperUnited Croatia: ‘Couldn’t really have gone any worse’

After winning the Rapid leg of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia in Zagreb, D Gukesh found himself losing the first six matches on the trot in the Blitz section and ending the day at the bottom of the standings with seven defeats in nine games.

Magnus Carlsen defeated D Gukesh in 47 moves on Day 1 of the Blitz event at SuperUnited Croatia in Zagreb. Image credit: Grand Chess Tour