"Great Time For Chess In India": Grandmaster Gukesh D To NDTV After Big Win
India's Grandmaster Gukesh D made history on Monday as he became the youngest player in the world to win the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion. The 17-year-old, who has qualified for the world championship final, courtesy of the win, is already eager to take on China's Ding Liren in the final. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Gukesh gave insights into the mental battle he had to fight as he looked to win the Candidates tournament and script history for his country.