Tag: Nakamura vs Gukesh incident

The world of chess, known for its calm and intellectual spirit, was rocked by controversy in October 2025 when American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura threw D. Gukesh’s king piece into the crowd during a high-profile exhibition match. The event, dubbed “Checkmate: USA vs India”, took place in Arlington, Texas, and quickly became the most debated moment…