Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh joint third after Day 1 at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz

D Gukesh, the world champion, showcased his resilience at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament after an initial setback against Levon Aronian. He bounced back with impressive victories over Grigoriy Oparin and Liem Le Quang, concluding the first day in a shared third position. Aronian leads the tournament with a dominant performance, winning all three games.