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'Gukesh won title by chance': Ex-world champ Karpov sparks controversy

D Gukesh has faced criticism from Anatoly Karpov, who said his world title win over Ding Liren was by chance. Vladimir Kramnik also questioned the match quality. Despite this, Ding has remained calm, saying he is enjoying a quieter phase, playing casually and staying away from intense competition.

19 Mar 2026 10:17 pm