Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Chess Champions Discuss Gukesh's Form
D Gukesh, the youngest chess world champion, has had a mixed year with some wins and some losses.
Viswanathan Anand, a famous chess player, says it's okay and that Gukesh will get better.
Gukesh has played in many tournaments and sometimes did well, like beating Magnus Carlsen.
But he also had some tough times, like losing in the Chess World Cup.
Anand thinks Gukesh is working hard and will improve.
Both are playing in a big chess league in Mumbai.
D Gukesh has had a mixed year since becoming the youngest world chess champion.
Viswanathan Anand is not worried about Gukesh's current form and expects him to bounce back.
Gukesh had some notable wins, including defeating Magnus Carlsen, but also faced losses in recent tournaments.
Anand praises Gukesh's willingness to experiment and learn from different formats.
Both Gukesh and Anand are participating in the Global Chess League in Mumbai.
- Who
- D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand
- What
- Discussion on Gukesh's mixed performance since becoming world champion
- When
- During the Global Chess League in Mumbai
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To provide perspective on Gukesh's recent struggles and future prospects
- Player
- D Gukesh
- Age
- 19
- Title
- World Chess Champion
- Recent Performances
- Mixed results, including losses in FIDE Grand Swiss and Chess World Cup
- Viswanathan Anand's View
- Not worried, expects Gukesh to bounce back
- Event
- Global Chess League, Mumbai
- Anand's Role
- Icon player for Ganges Grandmasters
- Gukesh's Role
- Icon player for PBG Alaskan Knights
Sources
World Championship still a priority despite Chess World Tour, says R Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa on new events popping up in chess: ‘Difficult to adjust to each format sometimes, but happy there are new opportunities’
Viswanathan Anand weighs in on D Gukesh's mixed run since becoming world champion: 'No, big deal'