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Gukesh vs Sindarov: Is the World Champion Really the Underdog?

The challenger is 72 FIDE rating points higher, has dominated 2026 and has never lost to Gukesh in classical chess. But can Sindarov handle the pressure of a World Championship match?

2026 World Chess Championship·Nov 5·4 min read

Gukesh vs Sindarov: Is the World Champion Really the Underdog?

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