Indian chess participant Gukesh D obtained a rousing welcome on the Chennai International Airport on Thursday morning following his victory within the FIDE Candidates. At the Chennai airport the 17-year-old chess participant was welcomed with garlands from followers. Several folks gathered on the airport to obtain India’s Chess hero. In a press convention after reaching Chennai, the younger Chess participant mentioned that the win on the FIDE Candidates was “special” for him. Gukesh added that he’s at the moment ready for the World Championship.
“I am very happy, it is very special for me…Special thanks to the Tamil Nadu government, my family, friends, mentors and sponsors. I am eagerly waiting for the World Championship,” Gukesh mentioned. In Round 14 of the FIDE Candidates, Gukesh used black items to carry rival championship contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw and safe his victory.
Earlier, talking to ANI, Gukesh mentioned he’s now aiming to shine on the World Championships. “My next goal is to make it big at the World Championship. I am just planning to do my absolute best and try to do the right things. And be in the ideal shape required to play good chess. And I hope things will go my way,” Gukesh mentioned.
#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 at all times been his purpose to win the crown. “I haven’t thought about the preparations yet; I did not get much time to. I will soon start thinking about the match. I try to do as well as I can and give my absolute best everywhere possible. I am eager to start preparing for the final. Going there and giving my best,” he added.
Gukesh turned solely the second Indian participant to win the Candidates Tournament, after Viswanathan Anand. Five-time world champion Anand’s victory got here in 2014.
