Overview
- Ghosh won the second classical game with Black and converted an extra pawn in the endgame, prompting Nepomniachtchi’s resignation on move 46.
- After the loss, Nepomniachtchi posted a critical Telegram message about conditions in Goa and departed for the airport, with organisers saying no formal complaint was filed.
- Ghosh, a 27-year-old from Kolkata who previously worked at IDFC First Bank, called the result the biggest win of his career.
- The knockout loss eliminates the two-time Candidates winner from this World Cup and removes this route to the 2026 Candidates.
- India’s strong day included P. Harikrishna, Arjun Erigaisi and D. Gukesh advancing to Round 3, while several compatriots moved to tiebreaks.