PUNE: D Gukesh has always been the real deal among all the Indian chess talent. Simply because hi s superior over-the board credentials in classical chess within the young brigade. He has always been a fighter and is never happy with half a point.
Despite his record-breaking achievement of winning the Candidates chess title at a young age (17), he is yet to find full expression of his talent. And that would be a scary thought for his opponents, including Ding Liren, who will try to retain his World crown against the Indian in a 14-game match later this year.
