D Gukesh Returns to Chess Competition at Menorca Open After Break
D Gukesh Back At The Chess Board Week After Announcing Break, To Play In Menorca
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Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh is back on the chessboard at the 5th Menorca Open in Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain, just a week after announcing a break to manage his workload. He will compete against top grandmasters in this FIDE-rated event, which begins on April 7, 2026.
- 01D Gukesh returns to competitive chess at the 5th Menorca Open after a brief hiatus.
- 02The tournament features top grandmasters, including Pentala Harikrishna and Leinier Dominguez.
- 03The event will use a Swiss system format over nine rounds.
- 04Gukesh aims to balance his workload following a series of poor performances.
- 05The tournament runs from April 7 to April 12, 2026.
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D Gukesh, the rising star of Indian chess, has made a comeback at the 5th Menorca Open in Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain, just a week after announcing a break to manage his workload. The tournament, which begins on April 7, 2026, will see Gukesh competing against renowned grandmasters such as Pentala Harikrishna, Leinier Dominguez, and Nihal Sarin. The event is organized as a FIDE-rated Swiss system competition, consisting of nine rounds with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment. Gukesh's participation comes after he expressed the need to reduce his competitive intensity in light of recent performances. The tournament will be held at the MarSenses Paradise Club and Hotel Sagitario Princesa Playa, known for its serene environment, making it a perfect setting for the chess event.
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