World chess champion D Gukesh has endured a string of defeats in recent competitive outings, and analysts suggest the upcoming Chess Olympiad could offer him a chance to reset his form.
Gukesh’s recent losses, including a defeat to grandmaster Pranesh M, have raised questions about his form heading into the team event, where he is expected to anchor India’s roster. The Olympiad’s team format is seen by some observers as a different competitive environment that could help ease pressure on the world champion after his recent individual results.
India’s Chess Olympiad squad and preparation schedule have not been fully detailed, though Gukesh is widely expected to be part of the country’s top board lineup.
India has fielded increasingly competitive squads at recent Chess Olympiad editions, and a strong showing from Gukesh at the team event could help steady his individual form heading into the second half of the competitive calendar.
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