Gukesh breaks silence on criticism: 'They have the right to say'

D Gukesh admitted criticism over his recent poor form is fair, saying, “They have the right to say what they feel and I have the right to do my best.” Since winning the world title against Ding Liren in 2024, Gukesh has struggled for consistency, drawing criticism from legends like Magnus Carlsen and Anatoly Karpov.