NEW DELHI: India's rising chess star, D Gukesh, finds inspiration in the composure and resilience exhibited by two sporting legends: former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and tennis icon Novak Djokovic.
Gukesh, at just 17 years old, made history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, securing a spot as the youngest challenger ever for the world title, surpassing a record set by the legendary Garry Kasparov four decades ago.