Gukesh falls to Carlsen but secures knockout spot in Weissenhaus

This is a solid recap of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 in Weissenhaus. Despite Gukesh’s lack of wins, his consistent draws have kept him in the race for the quarter-finals. His loss to Carlsen was tough, but making it to the knockouts still shows resilience.

The quarter-finals will be crucial—do-or-die matches will demand a more aggressive approach. It'll be interesting to see how Gukesh adjusts his playstyle moving forward. Any predictions for his next match?