D Gukesh: 17-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh has become India’s top-ranked player in the live world rankings, breaking a 36-year record held by Viswanathan Anand.
Gukesh achieved the feat on Thursday after defeating Mistradin Iskandarov in the second round of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. The victory gave Gukesh a live rating of 2755.9, which is just 1.9 points lower than Anand’s.
Gukesh is the youngest player to ever break into the top 10 in the live world rankings, and he is only the third Indian to do so after Anand and Pentala Harikrishna. He is also the youngest player to ever cross the 2750 Elo rating mark, which is a measure of a player’s strength in chess.
Gukesh’s rise to the top has been meteoric. He only became a grandmaster in 2019, but he has quickly established himself as one of the best players in the world. He has won numerous tournaments, including the World Youth Chess Championship in 2018 and the Asian Junior Chess Championship in 2019.
Gukesh’s achievement is a testament to his talent and dedication. He is a role model for young chess players all over India, and he is sure to inspire many more to take up the game.
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What does this mean for Indian chess?
Gukesh’s achievement is a major milestone for Indian chess. It is a sign that the country is producing world-class players, and it will help to raise the profile of the game in India.
Gukesh’s success is also likely to inspire other young players to take up chess. He is a role model for young Indians, and his achievement shows that anything is possible if you work hard and dedicate yourself to your dreams.
What does the future hold for Gukesh?
Gukesh is still only 17 years old, so he has a long and bright future ahead of him. He is already one of the best players in the world, and he is only going to get better.
Gukesh’s goal is to become the world champion. He is well on his way to achieving that goal, and he is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.