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World champion Gukesh limits Grand Chess Tour to rapid and blitz events
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Reigning world chess champion D. Gukesh announced he will participate only in the rapid and blitz tournaments in Warsaw and Zagreb during the 2026 Grand Chess Tour. Citing recent poor form, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster plans to skip longer events away from home to focus on training. Grand Chess Tour organizers approved his request and named Javokhir Sindarov as his replacement for the full tour.
India's Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest grandmaster and world chess champion at 18, discussed his path to victory and challenges ahead in a recent interview. He highlighted key moments from the 2024 World Chess Championship and his early start in the game. Gukesh also shared thoughts on pressure, playing style, and chess's popularity in Tamil Nadu.