Magnus Carlsen on prospect of a showdown against D Gukesh: 'Not part of this circus anymore'
After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history on Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh expressed his desire to face reigning world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, preferably while defending his title in the future.
Magnus Carlsen lauds Gukesh but rules out World Championship showdown, says “not part of this circus anymore”
The 18-year-old defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the 14th and final round of the match on Thursday to become only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to claim the coveted trophy.
To the youth, Gukesh offered a simple message: “Keep enjoying chess. You will achieve your dream one day.” He praised his ...
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D Gukesh recalled the times when he was present in the stands during the chess championship title clash between the legendary ...
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Viswanathan Anand may not have won a World Chess Championship at the age of 18 but he was doing things no Indian had ever ...
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