‘He had a bad classical event’: Viswanathan Anand cites Gukesh’s example as he urges chess players to master all formats

‘He had a bad classical event’: Viswanathan Anand cites Gukesh’s example as he urges chess players to master all formats

Viswanathan Anand has urged young chess players to master all formats, citing world champion D Gukesh’s example. Gukesh is often known for his struggles in formats other than classical. Anand advised aspiring players not to focus on just one format and to take other formats seriously as well.

D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand at the 2023 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Championships. Image: PTI