Gukesh's Coach Reveals the Chess World Champion's Struggle Amidst Pressure and Competition
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Reigning world champion D Gukesh's World Cup exit has raised concerns about his performance in 2025. Despite his recent success at the European Club Cup, where he won an individual gold and led his team to victory, Gukesh's inconsistent results have put him under pressure. His coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, attributes this to the immense spotlight on Gukesh since his world championship win last year. Gajewski notes that Gukesh, being a young champion, faces intense competition from other top players. 'It's a transitional period for Gukesh,' he said, emphasizing the need for the young chess player to adapt to new challenges and motivations. The coach is optimistic about Gukesh's recent form, citing the European Club Cup as a positive sign of his return to top form. Gukesh's closest attempt at claiming an individual title this year was at Wijk aan Zee, where he finished runner-up to R Praggnanandhaa. Gajewski believes that the young champion is 'getting back on the track' and is hopeful that he will regain his momentum before defending his world title next year.
