India, July 6 -- After topping the rapid format, D Gukesh struggled on Day 4 of the ongoing Grand Chess Tour 2025. The reigning world champion failed to replicate his rapid form in the blitz format. Ahead of Day 4, Gukesh had a three-point lead, but was unable to dominate in the first nine blitz rounds.

Out of nine games played, Gukesh lost the first five games, including a heavy defeat to Magnus Carlsen. Then he managed to get a draw vs Anish Giri, and his first win came against American GM Fabiano Caruana in the eighth round.

The showing saw Gukesh crumble to third position, with 15.5 points. On Day 4, he only managed one win, one draw and seven defeats and could amass only 1.5 points.

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