“ I might have derived a little here and there after the victory of the World Chess Championship ” – Firstpost

While D Gukesh is known for its maturity beyond its years and its graceful management of fame after having become the youngest champion of world failures, the great master of 18 years of Chennai admitted that success has Not “easy” for him.

Gukesh entered history last month by beating Ding Liren in China in a series of more than 14 games to become the youngest world champion of all time. He is only the second Indian, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the world chess title. His record triumph occurred the same year that he helped India ensure his very first gold from Olympiad of Olympiad, which earned him unprecedented recognition, including an RS 5 Prize from the Tamil Government Nadu.

GUKESH: “Success was not easy to manage”

In a recent interview during the Tata Steel Chess in progress 2025, Gukesh revealed that he could “derive a little here and there” because of the sudden game, but his family, his friends and his coaches helped him Stay on the right track.

“I must admit that success has not been easy to manage. I may have derived a little here and there. But the most important thing is that there are people around me who are always there to remind me every time I leave the track, ”said Gukesh N °A Dutch public dissemination organization.

Gukesh, however, has no regrets because it is happy that failures become popular in India.

“I didn’t expect it massively. But I am happy that failures get the kind of attention that only cricket generally gets in India, “said Khel Ratna winner.

GUKESH: “Abandonal to go to be the best”

Gukesh reiterated that winning the world chess championship does not mean that he is the best player on the circuit and wants to continue to improve his game.

“The title of world champion is pleasant to have, but there is still a long way to go to be the best. I’m just trying to reach my full potential, “he said.

He also had no scruples to admit once against the world No. 1, Magnus Carlsen is the best player currently in the world of chess.

“Yeah, not yet. Given my age, 18, it’s not a crime not to be the best in the world. But I try to continue to push and prove myself, “said Gukesh.

“It is Magnus Carlsen for the moment, he added when he was asked who was the best player currently in chess”

Gukesh is currently in the Netherlands to participate in the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025. The world champion is at the top of the ranking after nine laps, with four others to do.