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Cheating in chess made bigger than it actually is: D Gukesh

World Champion D Gukesh believes chess cheating issues are exaggerated. He does not support Vladimir Kramnik's accusations. Gukesh will play Hans Moke Niemann in the Prague tournament. Other Indian players Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin also criticized Kramnik. Magnus Carlsen and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich have also voiced concerns. Gukesh looks forward to playing R Praggnanandhaa.

25 Feb 2026 1:33 pm