Gukesh D Takes a Break from Esports World Cup 2026

Gukesh D, the chess superstar from India, is taking a break from the Esports World Cup 2026! He’s skipping this and other big tournaments to focus on training and sharpen his skills after some not-so-great games. Gukesh wants to be in top form before defending his world champion title later this year. Less competition, more practice for this chess whiz!