Chess Legend Garry Kasparov's return proves disastrous as he loses in 7 moves

Chess Legend Garry Kasparov h a disastrous return to game as he suffered one of his worst defeats when he attempted a cameo comeback at Zagreb stage of St Louis-organized Grand Chess Tour. Kasparov won only one game with three draws and 14 losses, including a defeat in seven moves. 58-year old's defeat in seven moves against world number six Shak Mamedyarov was shortest ever competitive defeat for a reigning or former world champion. Viswanathan Anand lost a game in six moves, but that was years before Indian won title.

Garry Kasparov reacts after suffering humiliating defeat

Garry Kasparov cited lack of preparation as reason for his humiliating defeat against Shak Mamedyarov. former FIDE world champion said, "I probably could have done a better job preparing, but problem is it’s shifting from totally different things. Having a speech on cybersecurity or messages reporting dissidents in Iran. And n you have to play guys; y’re best guys. This is ir job. Things could go better on first day. I was shocked."

Fabiano Caruana wins by default after opponent tests COVID positive

World number two Fabiano Caruana won a chess game by default on Thursday after his opponent, Susanto Megaranto, COVID-19 test result came positive during game. two chess players were competing in second round of Men's event in FIDE Chess World Cup, which is being held in Russia's Sochi. news was confirmed by Russian Woman FIDE Master and Streamer Maria Emelianova.

Emelianova said, "Megaranto will remain under a medical supervision and it's not known yet wher second game will be played yet. Fabiano is going to take anor test tomorrow. He is showing no symptoms but is expected to be staying isolated in his hotel room." chess game was eventually forfeited in Fabiano's favour.

FIDE are currently investigating why were y were not informed earlier of Megaranto's positive result. FIDE ded, " player who has been forced to forfeit his game today h been tested before his trip and n again in Sochi on 10 July, 11 July, and 14 July. After three negatives it was this last test one that turned out to be positive."