Gukesh explains factor behind chess boom in India besides Anand’s inspirational touch: ‘Since the pandemic…’

Gukesh explains factor behind chess boom in India besides Anand’s inspirational touch: ‘Since the pandemic…’

D Gukesh also opened up on the inspiration behind his historic victory over China’s Ding Liren in Singapore last year that helped him becoming the youngest world champion in chess history and only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the feat.

D Gukesh is currently competing in the SInquefield Cup in St Louis, USA where he bounced back from a defeat against R Praggnanandhaa in the opening round with a victory over Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Image: Grand Chess Tour