World No. 5 Nodirbek Abdusattorov Analyzes Gukesh's Dip in Form: 'I Don't Believe He Possesses Any...'
Loading more articles...
Gukesh's Form Dip: World No. 5 Nodirbek Abdusattorov Decodes 'Self-Imposed Pressure'
F
Firstpost•28-03-2026, 06:00
Gukesh's Form Dip: World No. 5 Nodirbek Abdusattorov Decodes 'Self-Imposed Pressure'
•World champion Gukesh Dommaraju has experienced an inexplicable loss of form after becoming the youngest world champion.
•Nodirbek Abdusattorov, world No. 5, attributes Gukesh's struggles to 'self-imposed pressure,' believing he expects to win every tournament.
•Gukesh had a stellar 2024, winning the Fide Candidates and World Championship, and starring in India's Chess Olympiad.
•Despite recent setbacks like hat-trick defeats and poor finishes, Abdusattorov asserts Gukesh has no inherent 'chess problems'.
•Gukesh faces pressure to regain form for his World Championship title defense later this year, with his challenger to be decided at the Candidates tournament.
