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Arjun Beats World Chess Champion Gukesh to Share Lead

India's top chess player Arjun defeated world champion Gukesh in the Chennai Grand Masters tournament.

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Key Points

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Arjun is the highest‑rated player in India.

He beat Gukesh, who holds the title of world champion in chess.

Both players now have the same top score in the tournament.

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The win moved Arjun into a joint lead, meaning he now shares first place with Gukesh.

The match featured a surprising, almost magical move that turned the game around.

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5 words

Grandmasters

Very strong chess players who have earned a special title.

Joint lead

Both players have the same top score.

World champion

The best chess player in the whole world.

Top‑ranked

Number one in the list of players.

Houdini act

A surprising, almost magical move.

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