NEW DELHI: Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh on Thursday expressed his profound gratitude towards the legendary Viswanathan Anand, acknowledging his pivotal role in shaping his career. Gukesh, aged 17, attributed much of his success to Anand, stating, "I wouldn't have achieved what I have today if it weren't for him."
Gukesh made history on Monday by clinching victory in the Candidates Chess Tournament held in Toronto, thereby securing the title of the youngest ever challenger to the world championship. This achievement surpassed a record established by the iconic Garry Kasparov four decades prior.
