Gregorz Gajewski, coach of reigning world champion Gukesh, believes that the criticism directed at his young protégé stems from ego and frustration at being outperformed. Former world champions like Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov, and Magnus Carlsen have spoken out against Gukesh, with some calling his World Championship win an "accident" and others saying he has "obvious weaknesses."
Gajewski thinks that the criticism is a result of Gukesh's rapid rise to the top, outperforming some of the greatest players in the game. He also feels for players like Ian Nepomniachtchi, who were close to becoming world champions but were beaten by Gukesh.
Gajewski and Gukesh are now in preparation mode for their upcoming match against Javokhir Sindarov, which is expected to be a challenging and exciting battle between two 20-year-olds.
Gajewski believes that Sindarov's mentality is his biggest strength, and that he is a tough opponent to face. He also thinks that Gukesh can win the match, but that it's not a guarantee.
