Fabiano Caruana Comments on D Gukesh's Recent Form and Future Prospects

Fabiano Caruana has defended Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh amid a recent slump in form, acknowledging concerns but emphasizing Gukesh's status as a top player despite several challenging months. Gukesh, the youngest world champion and winner of the 2024 Candidates Tournament, has struggled in recent events including the FIDE Grand Swiss and Prague Chess Festival. Caruana also noted similar temporary declines for fellow Indians Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi but expressed confidence in their long-term potential.