D Gukesh's World Ranking Drops to 20th After Prague Defeat to Aravindh Chithambaram

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D Gukesh Slips to World No. 20 After Prague Chess Loss to Aravindh Chithambaram

D Gukesh has now lost three games in the competition. (PTI Photo)

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News18•04-03-2026, 09:37

D Gukesh Slips to World No. 20 After Prague Chess Loss to Aravindh Chithambaram

•World champion D Gukesh suffered a defeat to compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram at Prague Chess.
•The loss caused Gukesh to drop to World No. 20 in live FIDE ratings and the last spot in tournament standings.
•Gukesh has struggled to uphold his top position since clinching the world title in December 2024.
•Aravindh's win came after Gukesh blundered on the 40th move, sealing the match eight moves later.
•Jorden van Foreest maintains the sole lead with 4.5 points; Divya Deshmukh and Surya Shekhar Ganguly drew their matches.

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