Fabiano Caruana has downplayed the hype around India’s young chess stars, saying Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi aren’t "scary" opponents yet. Despite their rise, Caruana believes the likes of Magnus, Hikaru, and Aronian still hold the edge, suggesting the generational shift in chess isn’t happening just yet.
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