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Hikaru Nakamura defended tossing D Gukesh's king into the crowd at an exhibition event, stating it was part of the organizers' entertainment format. He clarified it was not an insult, emphasizing the difference between a serious tournament and a purely entertainment-focused match. Nakamura also playfully suggested Gukesh could dance on the chessboard if he wins the reverse match in India.

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has launched a scathing attack on world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura following his controversial gesture towards D Gukesh during the USA vs India chess exhibition. Kramnik labeled Nakamura's actions as "vulgarity" and "degradation of modern chess," asserting they damaged the game. This comes after India suffered a 0-5 whitewash against USA.

FIDE is implementing a major rating system change from October 1, removing the 400-point rule for players rated 2650 and above. This reform means top grandmasters will gain minimal points against significantly lower-rated opponents, but face substantial penalties for draws or losses, aiming to curb "rating farming" and encourage competition among peers.