American Grandmaster Wesley So believes D Gukesh should be recognized as the sole official World Chess Champion, criticizing FIDE for creating multiple championship events. So argues that Gukesh, who won FIDE's main event in December 2024, is the rightful champion, while new titles like 'FIDE Freestyle World Championship' and 'Total Chess World Championship' dilute the sport's prestige. He suggests FIDE's actions are politically motivated and business-driven, leading to an overabundance of world championship designations.