In an intense 72-move battle, D. Gukesh bounced back with a crucial win over German GM Vincent Keymer in the Masters section of the Tata Steel Chess 2025 in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday.

D Gukesh secured a crucial victory against Vincent Keymer in a 72-move match at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, marking his second win. R Praggn

Dommaraju Gukesh earned his second win of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Round 5, closing the gap on joint leaders R Praggnanandhaa and Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh secured a victory against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, climbing to fourth in live world rankings. With more rounds ahead, Gukesh stays close behind frontrunners Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov.

Gukesh, playing with white pieces, controlled the game from the start against Keymer, opting for the Nimzo-Indian Defense.

With his second victory in the event, the Indian also climbed to fourth spot in world rankings in live rating, overtaking compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, who played out a draw with Leon Luke Mendonca.

After collecting three consecutive draws, D Gukesh defeated Germany’s Vincent Keymer, who was part of the team that helped him defeat Ding Liren in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore, to remain among the top three in the Masters section.

World Champion D Gukesh needed six hours to draw, while R Praggnanandhaa took the sole lead overall with 3.5/4

At the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, India's D Gukesh has excelled, remaining unbeaten and overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the new India No. 1. Gukesh's strong performances contrast with Erigaisi's struggles,