Carlsen Calls Gukesh 'Youngster' Ahead of Doha Chess Showdown

• Magnus Carlsen called World Champion D Gukesh a "youngster" at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships press conference in Doha.
• Carlsen, World No. 1 and five-time champion, aims to win the event, despite Gukesh's 2024 World Championship win.
• Gukesh, 19, defeated Carlsen in Classical chess earlier but faces questions on his overall dominance.
• Gukesh is taking rapid and blitz more seriously this year, boosted by Global Chess League practice.
• The championships in Doha offer a €700,000 prize pool for the Open category.

Why It Matters: Carlsen dismisses Gukesh as a 'youngster' while both eye victory at Doha's FIDE Rapid & Blitz.