Gukesh Draws Again at Prague Chess Festival Amid Struggles; Chithambaram Wins

At the Prague International Chess Festival 2026, World Champion D Gukesh continues to struggle, holding Iran's Parham Maghsoodloo to a draw in Round 7 and drawing again with Germany's Vincent Keymer in Round 8, remaining winless with two points. Gukesh apologized to fans for his subdued mood and not signing autographs, attributing his form dip to a tough tournament. Meanwhile, Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram secured a win against Jorden van Foreest, improving his standing. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the Masters section with 5.5 points, followed by van Foreest and David Navara.