‘Gukesh won title by accident’: Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy
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March 19, 2026
India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI photo) New Delhi: India’s young chess star Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title depended more on luck than dominance. Gukesh defeated Ding…
Ding Liren: “I hope I can read more when I am young”
Chinese player Ding Liren (Photo: FIDE/Eric Rosen) New Delhi: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has been withdrawn from the FIDE rating list due to too few matches, but he seems completely calm about the situation. Once at the top of the chess…