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D Gukesh turns focus to Classical format as World Chess Championship gets closer: 'I will be playing more Classical'
Published on: Aug. 6, 2025, 2:59 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
There’s still some time to go for the 2026 World Chess Championship, but reigning champion D Gukesh knows it’s time to start preparing for his next big challenge. The 19-year-old chess star says preparations will begin in the second half of 2025.