A silent handshake between World Champion D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen ignited anticipation for their upcoming clash at the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb. This follows Gukesh's earlier classical win against Carlsen, fueling a generational rivalry. They will compete in rapid and blitz games, with Gukesh aiming to improve his speed chess skills.
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