This extraordinary talent from Chennai, who is only 17 years old, astonished everyone on Sunday by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the renowned FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto.
His rise to the pinnacle of chess brilliance has been truly amazing. He defied the odds and went above and beyond what many would have thought possible. He also showed a level of maturity and poise well beyond his years.
Source: The Hindu
Gukesh showed a combination of cunning and perseverance as he defeated experienced opponents in 14 exhausting rounds of classical chess. Gukesh held his ground when taking on very skilled players, including as Ian Nepomniachtchi, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura.Under the guidance of the renowned Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh personifies the elevated status of Indian chess in the global arena.
The champion, who exudes modesty and dedication, claims that his motivation is not to set records but rather to play the greatest chess possible. This bodes well for him as he gets ready to face Ding Liren of China later this year in the World Championship.Interestingly, a record five Indian players qualified for the Candidates event this year, making it a historic year.
Source: Firstpost
Three of them are from Anand’s academy: Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, and Gukesh. We must take advantage of this celebration of Indian accomplishments to raise the bar for the game. The nation can make sure that Gukesh’s win ushers in a new, magnificent era of Indian chess by adding more top tournaments and creating a conducive environment.
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