Zagreb, July 3 -- Reigning world champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen yet again at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025, in Zagreb, extending his win streak to five on Thursday.

There wasn't any angry fist drop on the table or an animated reaction from Carlsen, who blundered from a win position yet again. With Gukesh standing triumphant, he emerged as the sole leader with 10 points at the end of the second day, with Carlsen trailing with six points. Ahead of the final set of games, Gukesh maintains a two-point advantage over Jan-Krzysztof Duda, who remains his closest challenger.

Last month, Gukesh pulled off a stunning victory against the former world number one in Round 6 of the Norway Chess and continued ...