D. Gukesh’s remarkable achievement as youngest World Chess Champion is set to inspire a new generation of players

New Delhi: D. Gukesh’s remarkable achievement as the youngest World Chess Champion, 17 years after Viswanathan Anand’s historic victory, is seen by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) as the catalyst for a second chess revolution in India that will inspire the new generation. of players.

Hailing Gukesh for his historic performance, AICF president Nitin Narang said: “Gukesh’s victory is not only a turning point in his career but also engraves India’s name in golden letters in the history of chess. He showed extraordinary focus and patience throughout the tournament. Gukesh is truly an inspiration.” The donor has emerged as a role model for today’s youth.” Naranag also said that Gukesh deserves to be called the Crown Prince of Chess. Narang said that while he was the AICF president, his dream was to make India the ‘Best Chess Country in the World’.

He said that upholding the goal of ‘Har Ghar Chess, Ghar Ghar Chess’, the AICF is committed to extending all facilities, including training and promotions, to talented players to ensure India’s dominance in world chess continues in the coming years.

He reminded that India won gold medals in both men’s and women’s categories in the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest recently. “Gukesh’s victory proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that India is the king of chess,” he said, adding: “I congratulate Gukesh, his coaches, his family and everyone who has stood by him since his chess journey. The genius of a world champion.”

Eighteen-year-old D. Gukesh made his name in chess history as the 18th World Chess Champion and became the youngest person to achieve this prestigious title. Imitating the legendary Viswanathan Anand, the only other Indian to hold this honour, Gukesh’s victory is a moment of great pride for the nation. 18-year-old Gukesh broke barriers and became the youngest ever World Chess Champion, breaking Garry Kasparov’s record.

AICF Secretary Dev A Patel said Gukesh has emerged as a symbol of hope and aspiration for millions of youth who are interested in the game of chess.

“Gukesh’s victory will help AICF bring chess to tens of thousands of schools across the country,” he said. “AICF already has a ‘chess in school’ programme, where hundreds of coaches are engaged to popularize the game among the younger generation,” he added.

AICF treasurer Dharmendra Kumar stated that the federation is ready for transformative change and is taking on a mission-oriented approach to promote chess in India. He stated that AICF is continuously strengthening and building chess and its eco-system in India; This is evident from the success achieved by Indian players in international competitions.

AICF Chief Operating Officer AK Verma, also in Singapore, noted that Gukesh’s rise is part of a wave of young Indian chess talent entering the world’s elite. “Alongside compatriots like Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh’s achievements have raised the bar in Indian chess,” he said, adding: “This historic victory is not only a personal milestone for Gukesh, but also an important moment for Indian chess. A generation “It will inspire young players and accelerate the growth of chess as a sport and profession in its birthplace.”

Gukesh will wear the world crown 11 years after V. Anand was dethroned at the 2013 World Chess Championship. 1Anand held the crown for six years between 2007 and 2013. Meanwhile, Gukesh’s victory was further strengthened by the mentorship of GM Anand and his WestBridge Anand Chess Academy.