India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh mentioned that he will have to now not be in comparison to five-time Global Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand by way of any stretch of the creativeness.
The 17-year-old teen not too long ago toppled Anand to transform the highest-ranked participant in India since July 1986. The teen received 2758 issues and jumped seven puts to No.8 within the scores.
In spite of maintaining a top place, Gukesh feels that it’s means too early for him to be when compared with the mythical Anand.
“The expectancies are at all times there so I’m used to it. Conserving India’s No. 1 rating is a in reality particular factor for me. However not at all i will have to be in comparison to Vishi sir. He’s a five-time global champion,” Gukesh was once quoted as pronouncing to ANI.
“My plan is to at all times fortify my recreation up to I will. I will be able to be taking part in a couple of tournaments,” he said.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa shining for India
With the exception of Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa has additionally made India proud along with his efficiency. On Monday, Sep 11, the 2 grandmasters have been felicitated by way of their respective faculties.
Praggnanandhaa not too long ago grabbed the limelight after bagging the silver medal within the Global Cup held in Baku. The younger chess participant gave veteran Magnus Carlsen a run for cash prior to in the end shedding the fit.
Just lately, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamil Nadu Sports activities Minister, awarded a prize cash of INR 60 lakh each and every to Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa. He additionally pledged to give a boost to the 2 younger avid gamers at some point.
“Nowadays, we participated within the award rite held for the scholars of Velammal College, Chennai, who accomplished achievements in #FIDEChessWorldChampionship and taken pleasure to Tamilnadu,” Stalin wrote on X.”Congratulations to brother Pragnananda and brother Gukesh, who have been born in a easy circle of relatives and who’ve made Tamil Nadu stand at the global level with their ability,” he added.