‘Speed up your calculation’: Gukesh advised ahead of World Championship match

 Ahead of his world title defence against Javokhir Sindarov, D Gukesh has been advised by Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran to improve his speed, technique and handling of time pressure. Sasikiran warned that Sindarov is highly prepared and fast-paced, but said Gukesh’s previous world championship experience could prove crucial in what promises to be a tough contest. Ahead of his world title defence against Javokhir Sindarov, D Gukesh has been advised by Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran to improve his speed, technique and handling of time pressure. Sasikiran warned that Sindarov is highly prepared and fast-paced, but said Gukesh’s previous world championship experience could prove crucial in what promises to be a tough contest.