Gukesh vs Sindarov: World’s Top Grandmasters Predict a Close World Chess Championship Battle
World chess champion D. Gukesh is set to face 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva next month, with top grandmasters offering mixed predictions about the upcoming World Championship match. While Sindarov enters in strong form after winning the Candidates Tournament, several experts believe Gukesh has enough experience, fighting spirit, and time to regain his form and make the contest highly competitive.
ChessOx.com – The upcoming World Chess Championship match between India's D. Gukesh and Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva is expected to be a closely contested battle. Sindarov enters the match with strong momentum after his impressive Candidates Tournament victory, while Gukesh aims to rediscover his best form following a challenging period. Grandmasters Ian Nepomniachtchi considers Sindarov the favourite, while Levon Aronian expects Gukesh to fight hard despite the pressure of defending his title at a young age. Magnus Carlsen believes Gukesh should approach the match with confidence rather than focusing on defending his crown. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Wei Yi also highlight Gukesh's potential to recover, while Srinath Narayanan expects a close contest in which early results could influence momentum. Overall, the experts anticipate a fascinating 14-game match shaped by psychology, preparation, experience, and the players' ability to handle pressure.
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