Karpov: Gukesh's World Championship Win Accidental, Carlsen Remains True Champion
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Karpov: Gukesh's World Championship Win 'Accidental', Carlsen Still 'Effectively' Champion
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Firstpost•20-03-2026, 07:04
Karpov: Gukesh's World Championship Win 'Accidental', Carlsen Still 'Effectively' Champion
•Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov claims Gukesh Dommaraju became world champion "by accident" after Ding Liren lost a game he "shouldn't have lost."
•Karpov suggests Magnus Carlsen is "effectively still the champion" as Gukesh's title came after Carlsen chose not to defend his 2023 title.
•Gukesh became the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand and the youngest ever to win the FIDE World Championship on December 12, 2024.
•Despite his controversial remarks, Karpov praised India's "serious state program" for chess, which he believes led to the country's dominance.
•Gukesh will defend his title later this year, with his opponent to be determined at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
