With less than a month remaining for the World Championship match in Geneva, D Gukesh faces a confident Javokhir Sindarov, who tore through the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. While Gukesh has struggled to rediscover his peak form, the world's top grandmasters believe the unique format of match play could change the dynamics. From psychological pressure and opening preparation to experience and momentum, the 14-game duel promises a real battle of minds.