‘I’m retired bro’: Gukesh’s cheeky reply to troll gets unexpected twist
World champion D Gukesh shared a funny exchange with an online troll who initially told him to retire. After Gukesh jokingly replied, “Sorry I’m retired bro” when asked for a chess match, the user revealed it was a dare from friends. Gukesh posted the exchange with “Haters are fun bro” amid scrutiny over his recent form.
Indian chess champion D Gukesh cleverly handled a trolling incident on social media by responding with a cheeky retort and turning the situation into a playful joke. Following a tough run of results, the reigning world champion faced increased scrutiny and criticism. A user messaged Gukesh, suggesting he should retire, to which the 20-year-old calmly replied "Thanks bro."
The user then attempted to shift the conversation by proposing a chess game, to which Gukesh jokingly responded "Sorry I'm retired bro." Upon learning the reason behind the trolling, Gukesh revealed that his friends had dared him to engage in such behavior. This light-hearted exchange comes at a time when Gukesh has been under the microscope due to his recent struggles in the chess world.
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