
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh addressed recent cheating allegations in the sport, stating that the issue is exaggerated. While firmly opposing unethical play, Gukesh criticized former champion Vladimir Kramnik's public accusations, which lack concrete evidence and have drawn criticism from prominent figures like Viswanathan Anand and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich. Gukesh called for harmony in chess as he prepares to compete at the Prague International Chess Festival.
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