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World champion D Gukesh suffers defeat in the World Cup Swiss tournament, impacting his chances for Candidates 2026. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali maintain strong positions, setting up a tense final phase.

In the FIDE Grand Swiss, Gukesh faced his second consecutive defeat, this time against Nikolas Theodorou, while Arjun Erigaisi held Parham Maghsoodloo. Vaishali secured a win, joining Kateryna Lagno in the lead for the women's section. With a rest day approaching, players are gearing up for the crucial rounds ahead, battling for Candidates Tournament qualification.