Vladimir Kramnik

‘Gukesh won title by accident’: Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy

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'Gukesh won title by accident': Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy

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 Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from Russia, questioned the quality … Read more

Chess | ‘I don’t support this’: D Gukesh slams Vladimir Kramnik over cheating accusations | Chess News

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Chess | 'I don't support this': D Gukesh slams Vladimir Kramnik over cheating accusations | Chess News

D Gukesh and Vladimir Kramnik (Image: Agency) World chess champion Gukesh strongly opposes cheating accusations circulating in the chess community, especially those by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik. Ahead of the Prague Chess Festival, the 19-year-old made it clear that while he was completely opposed to cheating, he did not agree with accusations being made … Read more