

Gukesh currently #5 at 2783
Champion status shouldn’t reflect rating IMO. They measure different things (your ability to perform in the highest pressure tournaments, versus general skill)
He can change this by continuing to win more and lose less. To reflect being #1 he needs to take #1 from Magnus. That is probably the hardest challenge he will face in his career/life.
No actually we would probably be really sweet to each other and understanding. I am not naturally very competitive or hostile.