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FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh Starts with Commanding Win in Samarkand
In chess, Indian players made a strong start at the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Reigning world champion D Gukesh registered a commanding victory over France’s Etienne Bacrot in the first round. Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh chose the solid Caro-Kann Defence - and wh...