It takes only one game or critical moment to regain confidence: Srinath on Gukesh’s lean patch
Grandmaster D. Gukesh is experiencing a performance slump ahead of his upcoming World Championship defense against Javokhir Sindarov. Experts like Viswanathan Anand and N. Srinath remain optimistic, suggesting that a single strong performance can help him regain his form.
Why it matters
Gukesh is a prominent figure in international chess, and his form is critical for the upcoming World Championship title defense.
Becoming the World champion is probably easier than being one. This might be running through the mind of D. Gukesh, who is set to defend his title in a few months’ time.
The 20-year-old Grandmaster has been going through a prolonged lean spell as the championship clash against Uzbek Javokhir Sindarov looms.
Gukesh hasn’t won a tournament since his stunning triumph in Singapore, and the performances have been below-par to say the least. At the just-concluded Chennai Grand Masters here, he lost three games and couldn’t buy a win while finishing last in a field of eight. He now has only the Olympiad in September to regain form and be ready to face Sindarov.
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