Ediz Gürel defeats world champion Gukesh
In the 7th round of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament, which began on September 3 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Grandmaster Ediz Gürel achieved a major success by defeating the Indian World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh.
In the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament, Ediz Gürel achieved a first in Turkish chess history by defeating the World Chess Champion in an official match.
This historic victory highlights both the rise of Turkish chess and the success that young athletes are achieving on the international stage.
Athletes will compete for a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament
The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 15. The tournament, which is a significant step on the path to the world championship, is organized in open and women's categories.
The top two finishers in the tournament will qualify to play in the '2026 Candidates Tournament,' where the challenger for the World Chess Champion will be determined.
Turkey is represented in the tournament by Grandmaster Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, born in 2011, and Grandmaster Ediz Gürel, born in 2008. At the end of the seventh round played today, both representatives continue their competition with 4 points.
News Source: İHA
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