India’s latest chess sensation D Gukesh has praised the way charismatic former Indian captain MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic handle intense pressure, saying he gets inspired by the special qualities of these two special athletes. 17-year-old Gukesh recently created history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto and becoming the youngest challenger for the world title, bettering the record set by the great Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. This win entitles Gukesh to face current world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.
The Chennai teenager bettered Kasparov’s record by a considerable margin, as the Russian great was 22 when he qualified for the clash with compatriot Anatoly Karpov in 1984.
On returning after winning the Candidates, Gukesh told PTI, “I think the way Dhoni and tennis great Novak Djokovic handle themselves under immense pressure, they are big game players and always come out on top and whenever What is required is to perform at your best. That’s why I’m attracted to him.” While former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Dhoni led India to two World Cups and five IPL titles, Serbia’s Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam titles, and has enough potential to win a few more.
Norwegian chess great Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, who lost his qualification spot for 2024 citing lack of motivation in playing the longer version of the game in the current tournament structure, has been an inspiration to many youngsters and Gukesh Is one of them. Them.
“You can learn a lot of things from him (Carlsen). Not only chess, but also the mental approach. I would say his mentality is one of the best in the world in any sport.” The champion grandmaster said that all chess players must have felt nervous during their career, but with experience, they learn to handle it.
“We all get nervous, and with experience, we all learn how to deal with it. Yeah, I think it takes some maturity and practice.” Gukesh is looking forward to the challenge from reigning world champion Ding Liren and says his preparation for the summit clash will begin soon. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is exploring the possibility of hosting the world title competition in the country.
“My training for the finals will start soon, and I hope it will be very enjoyable.
The great Kasparov praised Gukesh’s achievement in Candidates, saying that the teenage GM was “the Indian earthquake in Toronto”.
This Chennai player said that it means a lot to him.
He said, “Kasparov is one of my heroes and one of the greatest chess players of all time, and to get such great praise and notice from him really means a lot.”
Regarding cricket, Gukesh said that he has not been playing cricket recently but he is an ardent sports lover.
He said, “Recently, I have not followed cricket much. But I enjoy all kinds of sports, especially tennis. I like to play a few sports and in general, I just love sports. “
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