Gukesh eyes Carlsen's record No. 1 reign, vows "absolute best"

• Chess world champion D Gukesh aims to dethrone Magnus Carlsen from the world No. 1 ranking.
• Carlsen has held the world No. 1 position for over 14 years since July 2011.
• Gukesh, currently ranked 10th, expressed his commitment to giving his "absolute best" to achieve the top spot.
• Gukesh will face a challenger from the FIDE Candidates 2026 in the next World Chess Championship.
• Gukesh stated he would prefer to face fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa in the championship match.

Why It Matters: Gukesh's pursuit of Carlsen's No. 1 spot could redefine chess supremacy.