Indian Chess Sensation D Gukesh Receives Unprecedented Security: A Look at the Chess World Cup 2025
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The fan frenzy surrounding Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has reached new heights, with the young chess prodigy becoming the reigning World Champion in December last year. At the ongoing Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa, Gukesh's arrival and departure from the venue have been met with immense excitement from fans. A recent video has gone viral on social media, showcasing six security guards forming a human cage around Gukesh as he navigates the venue. This extraordinary precaution highlights the immense popularity of the Indian chess star. In a recent interview with FIDE, Gukesh emphasized the significance of participating in the World Cup, stating that it's a prestigious event, especially being held in India. He expressed his enthusiasm for competing in the tournament, citing the rarity of events held in his home country. Meanwhile, the ongoing tournament has witnessed several high-profile eliminations, including Wesley So, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Vassily Ivanchuk. Nepomniachtchi's defeat to Diptayan Ghosh led to a heated exchange, with the Russian Grandmaster criticizing the playing conditions in Goa on his Telegram channel. Other notable players like Faustino Oro have also been eliminated, while Indian chess stars Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi continue to compete at the Resort Rio. The absence of top players like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana has elevated Gukesh to the top seed, with Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa following closely behind as the second and third seeds, respectively.
