World Champion Gukesh Slips to 13th After Prague Defeat; Van Foreest Expresses Joy

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Alarm Bells for Gukesh: World Champion Slips to 13th After Prague Hammering

This was D Gukesh' first ever defeat to Jorden van Foreest. Image: Chess24/X

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Firstpost•28-02-2026, 09:22

Alarm Bells for Gukesh: World Champion Slips to 13th After Prague Hammering

•World chess champion D Gukesh dropped to 13th in live ratings after a crushing defeat to Jorden van Foreest at the Prague Chess Festival Masters 2026.
•Van Foreest's victory marks his first against Gukesh and a world champion, moving him into a four-way tie for the top spot.
•Gukesh's poor form in 2026, following an unimpressive 2025, raises concerns as he prepares to defend his world crown.
•A critical blunder on move 17 and a subsequent time management error contributed to Gukesh's loss.
•Van Foreest's strategic rook sacrifice on d4 gave him control, leading to Gukesh's resignation after 48 minutes.

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