Indian GM Upsets Former World Title Challenger at Chess World Cup

In a major upset at the World Chess Cup, Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh defeated former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. Ghosh secured the victory in the second game of the second round, capitalizing on a tactical error by his higher-ranked opponent. Nepomniachtchi, who was erratic with the white pieces, lost a pawn early in the middlegame and was unable to recover. Ghosh called it the "biggest victory" of his chess career, marking a significant achievement for the Indian player on the international stage.