Karpov: Gukesh's World Championship Win 'Accidental', Carlsen Still 'Effectively' Champion

• Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov claims Gukesh Dommaraju became world champion "by accident" after Ding Liren lost a game he "shouldn't have lost."
• Karpov suggests Magnus Carlsen is "effectively still the champion" as Gukesh's title came after Carlsen chose not to defend his 2023 title.
• Gukesh became the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand and the youngest ever to win the FIDE World Championship on December 12, 2024.
• Despite his controversial remarks, Karpov praised India's "serious state program" for chess, which he believes led to the country's dominance.
• Gukesh will defend his title later this year, with his opponent to be determined at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.