Gukesh Slips to World No. 20 After Prague Masters Loss; Aravindh Celebrates 'Hard Game'

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World Champion Gukesh Drops to No. 20 After Another Loss at Prague Masters

Gukesh is struggling with form at the Prague International Chess Festival. X/PragueInternational

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Firstpost•04-03-2026, 07:58

World Champion Gukesh Drops to No. 20 After Another Loss at Prague Masters

•D. Gukesh lost to fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram at the 2026 Prague International Chess Festival.
•The defeat caused Gukesh to drop to world No. 20 in live ratings and last place in the Prague Masters standings.
•Gukesh, the reigning world champion, made a match-losing blunder under time pressure against Aravindh.
•Aravindh Chithambaram secured his first win of the tournament, stating time pressure was a crucial factor.
•Gukesh's poor form raises concerns for his upcoming world title defense later this year.

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