Gukesh Faces Aravindh in Key Round at Prague International Chess Festival

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh is seeking his first win at the Prague International Chess Festival after scoring 1.5 points from five rounds, including three draws and two losses. He faces compatriot and defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram in the sixth round, with Gukesh considered a slight favorite despite both players' inconsistent performances. Tournament leader Jorden van Foreest leads with four wins and one loss, followed by Czech veteran David Navara. In the Challengers section, Divya Deshmukh and Czech IM Václav Finěk have shown strong performances.