{"id":16927,"date":"2026-08-26T16:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16927"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:11:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:11:43","slug":"im-retired-bro-world-chess-champion-d-gukeshs-cheeky-reply-to-troll-gets-unexpected-twist-chess-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16927","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m retired bro\u2019: World Chess Champion D Gukesh\u2019s cheeky reply to troll gets unexpected twist | Chess News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133545473,imgsize-47982,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/d-gukesh-pti-photo.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018I\u2019m retired bro\u2019: World Chess Champion D Gukesh\u2019s cheeky reply to troll gets unexpected twist\" title=\"D Gukesh (PTI Photo)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>World chess champion D Gukesh found an amusing way to deal with an online troll after a playful exchange on social media took an unexpected turn.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"1\"\/>On Wednesday, the Indian grandmaster, who has faced increased scrutiny following a difficult run of results in recent times, shared a screenshot of the conversation on his Instagram story with the caption: \u201cHaters are fun bro.<!-- -->\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>The exchange began when a user apparently sent Gukesh a message telling him it was \u201cTime to retire bro\u201d.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Gukesh responded casually: \u201cThanks bro\u201d.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>The user then appeared to change the tone of the conversation, asking the 20-year-old if they could have a game of chess.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Gukesh played along with the joke, replying: \u201cSorry I\u2019m retired bro.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>The user then revealed the reason behind the unusual messages, admitting: \u201cAt that time I was just completing the dare my friends had given me.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-08-26 at 20\" msid=\"133545521\" imgsize=\"80716\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Screenshot of Gukesh's post on Instagram\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-80716,msid-133545521\/whatsapp-image-2026-08-26-at-20.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Screenshot of Gukesh&#8217;s post on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>The light-hearted interaction comes at a time when Gukesh has been under the spotlight after a challenging period at the top level.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>The reigning world champion endured a difficult 2026 so far. And criticism has followed subsequently.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The results have added to the pressure surrounding Gukesh as he prepares for his first World Championship title defence.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>In one of his recent interviews, Gukesh spoke openly about the expectations that come with being world champion and the pressure he puts on himself.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>He admitted that his desire to win, which has long been one of his biggest strengths, can sometimes work against him.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>The youngster also acknowledged that finding motivation after achieving his biggest goal has not always been easy.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>For now, though, Gukesh appears to be taking the online noise in his stride. Rather than reacting to the criticism, he chose to turn one troll&#8217;s dare into a joke and reminded his followers that even a world champion can have some fun with the haters.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/chess\/im-retired-bro-world-chess-champion-d-gukeshs-cheeky-reply-to-troll-gets-unexpected-twist\/articleshow\/133544842.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World chess champion D Gukesh found an amusing way to deal with an online troll after a playful exchange on social media took an unexpected turn.On Wednesday, the Indian grandmaster, who has faced increased scrutiny following a difficult run of results in recent times, shared a screenshot of the conversation on his Instagram story with 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