Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'

With his chances of comeback evaporating quickly, D Gukesh resigned after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in Game 2 of the quarter-finals as the Indian Grandmaster was eliminated from the title race at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stag 1. Magnus Carlsen has now reflected on Gukesh's loss.

Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'
With his chances of comeback evaporating quickly, D Gukesh resigned after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in Game 2 of the quarter-finals as the Indian Grandmaster was eliminated from the title race at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stag 1. Magnus Carlsen has now reflected on Gukesh's loss.