D Gukesh has not been that good at any Grand Slam: Freestyle Chess CEO brutally claims Las Vegas absence anticipated

He was not too long ago in motion at Norway Chess 2025, the place he completed in third place behind winner Magnus Carlsen and second-placed Fabiano Caruana.

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‘His performances haven’t been that good at any Grand Slam’

Speaking to TimesofIndia.com, Freestyle Chess CEO and co-founder Jan Henric Buettner opened up on Gukesh’s absence from the Las Vegas roster. “He stated he’s exhausted and desires relaxation,” he stated.

“His performances haven’t been that good at any Grand Slam. We have been at all times anticipating that he would decline to take part within the subsequent occasion.

“Anyway, he had an invite (for the Las Vegas leg). So after his not-so-good efficiency in Paris, he was nonetheless up for the duty. He stated, ‘We’re gonna come. I’ll come to Las Vegas.

“But then, there was Norway Chess. This exhausted him a lot. Even I might be exhausted. He was so exhausted that I received a message. He stated he is exhausted and want to relaxation. He cannot come to Las Vegas. Unfortunately, he wants relaxation. So, , that is comprehensible,” he additional added.

Buettner additionally confirmed that Vidit Gujrathi has changed Gukesh within the Las Vegas line-up.

Gukesh’s Norway Chess marketing campaign noticed him seize a win towards Carlsen in Round 6, the place the Norwegian blundered through the end-game. The World No. 1 additionally slammed his desk in anger as Gukesh bagged his maiden classical win vs Carlsen.

In the stay chess rankings, Gukesh is at present the World No. 5, behind R Praggnanandhaa, who’s fourth. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi is in sixth place. Carlsen occupied pole place, adopted by American GMs Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. Gukesh shall be hoping to reclaim his place as India No. 1 quickly.

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