D Gukesh added that becoming the world champion does not necessarily mean he is the best player in the world, the title of which he added still belongs to current world No 1 Magnus Carlsen.

Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has stated that he will not be competing against Gukesh D in future tournaments. Carlsen relinquished his title in 2022, citing a lack of motivation. "I’ve spoken to people in my team,

Magnus Carlsen, the five-time champion, said that he would not be a part of the world chess championships. The Norwegian star also praised D Gukesh for becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 18.