De Gukesh, who became a world chess champion at the age of 18, gave an exclusive interview to Bhaskar. He said, 'Vishwanathan Anand is the biggest inspiration in my life. I will try to carry his legacy forward.'
For Bhaskar, Vaudevan RR had a special conversation with Gukesh in Singapore. Gukesh said for the youth, open your heart and enjoy your sport. I am also fond of chess since childhood. Will also give a message to the new generation to enjoy the game.
What Gukesh said on Bhaskar's questions…
Question: How did you control your emotions after becoming the champion? Gukesh: I didn't think the match would end so quickly. I was playing for a draw, then I noticed Liren made a mistake. I started seeing wins and that's when I got excited.
Question: Who contributed the most to the success? Gukesh: Parents have supported me a lot. The team also worked hard to get me to this place and make me a champion. I would like to thank both the parents and the support team.
As soon as Gukesh received the trophy, he gave it to his father and mother. Mother kissed her trophy.
Question: Who is your biggest inspiration? Gukesh: Vishy sir (Vishwanathan Anand) is the biggest inspiration for me. I will continue to enjoy my game in the future. I will try my best to take Vishi sir's legacy to new heights.
Question: You praised Ding Liren so much, what do you want to say about him? Gukesh: I was also very inspired by his playing. After losing the 11th game, he bounced back with a win in the 12th game. Despite the defeat, his fighting spirit inspired me a lot.
Gukesh said that he was inspired by Liren, but it was his own mistakes that made him champion.
Question: After becoming the youngest world champion, what message would you like to convey to young chess players? Gukesh: I always wanted to enjoy chess. All I want to say to the new generation, enjoy your game to the fullest.
Gukesh handed over the trophy to his parents The trophy presentation of the World Chess Championship took place on Friday. As soon as Gukesh took the trophy, he handed it over to his parents. Gukesh gave this trophy to his father Dr. Rajivkanth, who gave the trophy to his wife Padma. Mother saw the trophy and kissed it.
On Friday, the FIDE Association handed over the World Chess Championship trophy to De Guckes.
Gukesh defeated Liren to become the 18th World Champion Gukesh won the final of the World Chess Championship on Thursday. He defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th game to capture the title with a score of 7.5–6.5. Gukesh became the 18th and youngest World Chess Champion.
Gukesh was preceded by Russia's Garry Kasparov who won the title in 1985 at the age of 22. Gukesh became the second player from India to win the chess championship. Before that, Viswanathan Anand won the title in 2012. …
Said after the match – Liren's mistake, my best moment
Gukesh (left) said China's Ding Liren (right) inspired him a lot during the finals.
After the match, Gukesh said, 'Liren's mistake was the best moment of my life. When he made a mistake, I didn't understand, I was going to do my usual move. Then I saw that his elephant was aiming at my elephant. I chased him and knocked his camel over with my camel. I had one more pawn left, finally saved and resigned to Lyre. …
Gukesh has also won Candidates and Olympiads
Gukesh became the first Indian athlete to win the Candidates, Olympiad and World Championship in the same year.
Gukesh got Rs 11.45 crore and Liren got Rs 9.75 crore. Gukesh also won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament at the age of 17. He then also became the youngest player to win the title. Gukesh also played an important role in helping Team India win the Chess Olympiad in September this year. …
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