D. Gukesh became a national hero and a global chess phenomenon after he won the 2024 Candidates Tournament, which brought him to the position of being the youngest player to ever compete for the World Chess Championship. On the other hand, his journey since the historic victory has not been without its challenges. As he prepares for the most important match of his life, which will be against Ding Liren, the reigning world champion, the Indian Grandmaster, who is only 18 years old, is currently confronted with a number of obstacles. Gukesh is under a great deal of scrutiny for a variety of reasons, including the challenge of maintaining continuity, the increased pressure, and the focus from the media. This article investigates the reasons why the young chess star is having a hard time maintaining his position at the top of the pack and how he is coping with these new challenges.
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Gukesh Teams Up with Vishy Anand to Master Blitz and Rapid Chess for Carlsen’s Challenge
The current World Chess Champion, D Gukesh, is scheduled to improve his blitz and fast skills by training with Viswanathan Anand at the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA). Following Magnus Carlsen’s challenge and criticism of his faster-format play, Gukesh has hired Anand and GM Peter Svidler for an intense program beginning March 17, 2025. The course consists in 20 weekly hours of high-stress simulations, fast game analysis, and blitz drills. Gukesh wants to close the difference with Carlsen using Anand’s experience to hone his intuition and flexibility in shorter time limits as Norway Chess 2025 draws near.