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Gukesh apologises to fans; Indian stars slip in rankings: whats going wrong?

Gukesh Dommarajus emotional apology during the Prague Masters highlighted a broader dip in form among Indias top players, including Arjun Erigaisi and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. Experts cite heavy schedules, distractions from fame, repetitive elite events and overreliance on engine preparation as factors. It is also likely that the slump is temporary.

7 Mar 2026 10:30 am