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Gajewski: ‘Meeting expectations of ex-world champions is not Gukesh’s main goal’

June 03, 2026 6:52 am

The man who has been in the champ's corner since 2023 speaks about the 20-year-old’s form, reveals what’s going on behind the scenes, and responds to criticism from chess greats

Javokhir Sindarov mulls his next move against India's R Praggnanandhaa in a round 2 clash of the Super Chess Classic 2026 tournament in Romania. (Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour)

Praggnanandhaa on Gukesh vs Sindarov world championship: 'It's 50-50 for now'

May 16, 2026 9:22 am

Sindarov has been in rampaging form in classical chess recently, scything through the Candidates tournament in Cyprus last month with an unblemished record to secure his spot in the world championship.

Javokhir Sindarov defeated D Gukesh in the blitz game of GCT Poland. (Lennart Ootes/GCT)

Gukesh-Sindarov rivalry heats up with revenge win for Uzbek sensation in Grand Chess Tour

May 09, 2026 11:09 am

It was a day of extremes for Gukesh. From nine rounds of blitz, he walked away with just four points through three wins, two draws, and four losses.

World champion Gukesh Dommaraju does an uncharacteristic fist pump after defeating Javokhir Sindarov in the fifth round of the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Warsaw. (Photo: Screengrab via Saint Louis Chess Club)

Gukesh explains rare fist pump celebration after beating Javokhir Sindarov

May 07, 2026 1:23 pm

Since Gukesh became the world champion in December 2024, every move he made in critical positions, every game he played and did not win, every tournament position where he did not finish at the top became a referendum on his credentials.

Hans Niemann reacts to world champion D Gukesh pressing his clock while two pieces were still rolling on the board. (Screengrab via Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube)

Gukesh’s day out in Warsaw: 2 blunders, 1 controversial moment and a lucky break

May 05, 2026 11:40 pm

World champion D Gukesh drew a game he was winning. Then lost a game which was ambling towards a draw. The 29-year-old finally ended his day by winning a game where he was under significant pressure.