Nakamura V Gukesh: Chess World Stunned Over King Throwing Scandal | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

The chess world is in shock after American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura threw Indian prodigy D. Gukesh’s king off the board following a win at the Checkmate tournament in the US. Once considered the ultimate sport of intellect and composure, chess is now seeing a new, fiery, entertainment-driven era — filled with aggression, theatrics, and controversy. From Magnus Carlsen’s “shushing” incident in Saudi Arabia to on-board fist pumps and crowd drama, the game is changing faster than ever. But is this evolution or erosion? Has the pursuit of viral fame and modern spectacle cost chess its grace and dignity? Rupha Ramani breaks down the controversy, the fan reactions, and what this means for the sport’s future.

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