Indian chess participant Gukesh D obtained a rousing welcome on the Chennai Worldwide Airport on Thursday morning following his victory within the FIDE Candidates. On the Chennai airport the 17-year-old chess participant was welcomed with garlands from followers. A number of folks gathered on the airport to obtain India’s Chess hero. In a press convention after reaching Chennai, the younger Chess participant stated that the win on the FIDE Candidates was “particular” for him. Gukesh added that he’s presently ready for the World Championship.
“I’m very completely satisfied, it is rather particular for me…Particular because of the Tamil Nadu authorities, my household, pals, mentors and sponsors. I’m eagerly ready for the World Championship,” Gukesh stated. In Spherical 14 of the FIDE Candidates, Gukesh used black items to carry rival championship contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw and safe his victory.
Earlier, chatting with ANI, Gukesh stated he’s now aiming to shine on the World Championships. “My subsequent purpose is to make it huge on the World Championship. I’m simply planning on doing my very best and attempt to do the suitable issues. And be within the excellent form required to play good chess. And I hope issues will go my method,” Gukesh stated.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Winner of the FIDE Candidates 2024, Gukesh D receives a grand welcome as he arrives in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/Ck5w7mxfNr— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2024
Gukesh expressed that he wished to problem the present champion Ding Liren, saying it has all the time been his purpose to win the crown. “I have not thought concerning the preparations but; I didn’t get a lot time to. I’ll quickly begin serious about the match. I attempt to do in addition to I can and provides my very best all over the place potential. I’m keen to begin getting ready for the ultimate. Going there and giving my greatest,” he added.
Gukesh turned solely the second Indian participant to win the Candidates Event, after Viswanathan Anand. 5-time world champion Anand’s victory got here in 2014.
