Chess | 'D Gukesh will lose his title': Uzbek GM's latest comment sparks controversy before FIDE Grand Swiss

Chess | 'D Gukesh will lose his title': Uzbek GM's latest comment sparks controversy before FIDE Grand Swiss

 03:05 04/09/2025

Nodirbek Abdusattorov ignited a pre-tournament buzz by confidently predicting D Gukesh's title loss, adding intrigue to the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025. While Gukesh aims to test himself in the Swiss format despite already securing his title match spot, Abdusattorov's remark intensifies the competition, especially with Candidates Tournament qualification at stake for many participants.
FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh's Ambition and Deshmukh's Audacious Open Bid Headline Indian Contingent

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh's Ambition and Deshmukh's Audacious Open Bid Headline Indian Contingent

 07:05 03/09/2025

India’s top-ranked Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa remains one of the favourites to secure his 2026 Candidates berth, while Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, Nihal Sarin and Pranav V add firepower to India’s record 15-player open section squad.
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