Abhimanyu Mishra, a 16-year-old chess player, has made history by becoming the youngest player to defeat a current world champion in classical chess. Mishra achieved this feat in Round 5 of the FIDE Grand Swiss, stunning D Gukesh. Mishra, already a record holder for being the youngest to defeat a grandmaster, faced Gukesh in an Italian Opening. Gukesh’s risky move of advancing his g-pawn to g4 on move 12 shifted the game’s balance. Capitalizing on this, Mishra executed a bold piece sacrifice in the early middle game, placing immense pressure on Gukesh. Despite Gukesh’s resilience, the complex endgame demanded flawless play. After 61 moves, Mishra emerged victorious in a tense and high-class battle. Despite the historic win, Mishra expressed a desire to improve, demonstrating his ambition. This victory not only surprised the chess world but also solidified Mishra’s reputation as a promising young talent.
