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Judit Polgar doubts Gukesh's world title defense as Ding Liren hints at comeback
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Chess legend Judit Polgar has questioned D Gukesh's ability to retain his World Chess Championship title later in 2026 amid the Indian prodigy's recent struggles, while defeated rival Ding Liren has hinted at a potential return after enjoying time away from elite competition.
Former world champion Anatoly Karpov has claimed that India's D. Gukesh won the classical chess world title 'by chance' against China's Ding Liren. The remarks echo skepticism from other Russian ex-champions like Vladimir Kramnik, following Gukesh's historic 2024 victory where he became the youngest champion ever at age 18. Gukesh faces a title defense later this year amid a recent form slump.
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Indian chess grandmaster Pravin Thipsay has highlighted concerns over the sport's individualistic nature as young stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi face recent struggles. Following India's historic successes in 2024, Thipsay argues that the rise of these players stems from personal efforts rather than a structured system. He predicts challenges in producing similar talents in the future without systemic changes.
World chess champion D Gukesh suffered a defeat to Jorden Van Foreest in the third round of the Prague International Chess Festival due to a rare clock mishap. The loss dropped him to 13th in the FIDE live ratings, one spot below Viswanathan Anand. Other Indian players faced setbacks in the event.
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World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the opening round of the Prague International Chess Festival 2026 Masters section. Defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram bounced back with a victory over Niemann in round two. In the Challengers section, Divya Deshmukh held higher-rated opponents to draws in both rounds.
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has been named the Titan of the Year by Titan Company and presented with a limited-edition Titan Grandmaster watch. The award ceremony took place in Mumbai on February 6, 2026, recognizing his historic achievement as the youngest-ever world champion. Gukesh, who defeated Ding Liren in late 2024, is the second Indian to claim the title after Viswanathan Anand.
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Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has confirmed his participation in the Norway Chess 2026 tournament in Oslo, where he will clash with Magnus Carlsen. The event, running from May 25 to June 5, marks Gukesh's return following his dramatic first classical win over Carlsen in 2025. Gukesh, the youngest undisputed world champion at 18, expressed excitement about competing against a strong field.
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