India, Nov. 10 -- Reigning world champion D Gukesh made a shocking exit from the ongoing Chess World Cup 2025, losing his third-round match to German GM Frederik Svane. It has been a topsy-turvy year for Gukesh since he became world champion in December last year. The spotlight on him has become huge, which has put him under tremendous pressure.

Recently, he showed some good form at the European Club Cup, where he represented the Romanian club SuperChess, winning an individual gold for Board 1 and helping the team secure the title.

But then his World Cup ouster once again increases the pressure, and he needs to get back to his mojo before defending his world champion title next year. A day before he was eliminated from the World Cup, hi...