A Crown Without The Reward: D Gukesh Fails To Break Into Top 10 Of 2025 Chess’ Biggest…
Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 9:38 PM IST Magnus Carlsen didn’t need the crown to rule 2025. And Gukesh’s quiet year served as a reminder of the climate of modern chess. D Gukesh (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen may no longer be world champion. But in 2025, he was still the undisputed king of chess earnings. The…