Abdusattorov, “Gukesh will lose his title in next World Championship match”

In an Ask Me Anything session with FIDE, Nodirbek Abdusattorov was asked to give his unpopular opinion about Gukesh. Abdusattorov said, “Gukesh will lose his title in the next World Championship match. Is that controversial?”

Gukesh and Abdusattorov have recently played a game at the Sinquefield Cup 2025 where Gukesh defeated Abdusattorov. Replay Gukesh – Abdusattorov 1-0 here. Both Gukesh and Abdusattorov will meet in the upcoming Grand Swiss 2025 where there is a high chance they play again.

Grand Swiss information: FIDE Grand Swiss Chess Tournament 2025 – A Gateway to the World Championship
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High tension encounter Abdusattorov 🇺🇿 vs Gukesh 🇮🇳 coming during the Grand Swiss 2025?https://t.co/a1cgp33EiO

— Chessdom (@chessdom) September 2, 2025

Full interview with Abdusattorov

🔥 Nodirbek Abdusattorov shared his unpopular chess opinion… and it’s about Gukesh 👀
Both stars are set to clash at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 — don’t miss it!

Full interview 🔗 https://t.co/ZWghK2UHQY

♟️ FIDE Grand Swiss 2025
📍 Samarkand 🇺🇿
🗓 September 4–15
📺 Live on… pic.twitter.com/Vpokhf2q0i

— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) September 2, 2025