D Gukesh triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 opener against Anish Giri, despite Giri's early advantage. Gukesh's strategic play led to a victory following a pivotal mistake by Giri. Other matches saw mixed results for Indian players, with Praggnanandhaa drawing and Leon Luke Mendonca losing. Highlights included a quick win for Rameshbabu Vaishali in the Challengers section.
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