Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess: D Gukesh pulls out of year's first event

Young chess prodigy D Gukesh has withdrawn from the Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess tournament due to personal reasons. While Nihal Sarin has been named as his replacement, Gukesh's absence is a significant blow to the event, which was anticipated to feature a clash between Viswanathan Anand and the reigning World Champion.

Jan 5, 2026 - 11:30
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Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess: D Gukesh pulls out of year's first event
Young chess prodigy D Gukesh has withdrawn from the Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess tournament due to personal reasons. While Nihal Sarin has been named as his replacement, Gukesh's absence is a significant blow to the event, which was anticipated to feature a clash between Viswanathan Anand and the reigning World Champion.

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