Magnus Carlsen does it again! Another clinical victory from the World No. 1, as he defeats Gukesh for the third consecutive day.
The game began with a Ruy Lopez, leading to a balanced and strategic battle. Both players navigated the opening and middlegame with precision, heading into what looked like an equal endgame. But as we’ve seen so many times before, with Magnus, even the smallest mistake can be fatal.
One positional slip from Gukesh was all it took. Carlsen immediately seized the initiative, played with flawless accuracy, and converted the edge into a clean, smooth win.
That’s another full 3 points for Carlsen on this final day, further extending his lead in the standings. Gukesh, on the other hand, will need something special in the remaining rounds to fight back.
The rematch is about to begin, Magnus Carlsen now takes the White pieces against Gukesh here on Day 3 of the Champions Showdown 2025!
Earlier today, Carlsen won their first game in fine style and continues to lead the tournament standings. He’s looked sharp, confident, and in complete control so far and now, with White, he’ll be aiming to extend his lead even further.
For Gukesh, this is a crucial moment, he’ll need to hold strong and look for his chances to strike back. But against a motivated Carlsen, that’s no easy task.
And remember, it’s Day 3, where every win brings 3 points, making each game absolutely huge for the leaderboard.