Gukesh D-Magnus Carlsen verbal duels add glitz to FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships

Ahead of the World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Doha, top-ranked Magnus Carlsen declared his intention to win, while world classical champion Gukesh Dommaraju expressed a desire to experiment and have fun. Both acknowledged the growing threat of younger players in the rapidly evolving chess landscape.

Gukesh D-Magnus Carlsen verbal duels add glitz to FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships
Ahead of the World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Doha, top-ranked Magnus Carlsen declared his intention to win, while world classical champion Gukesh Dommaraju expressed a desire to experiment and have fun. Both acknowledged the growing threat of younger players in the rapidly evolving chess landscape.