D Gukesh thanks Viswanathan Anand for inspiration after world chess championship win
World chess champion D Gukesh expressed gratitude to Viswanathan Anand after his recent victory. Gukesh, who became the youngest world champion by defeating Ding Liren, acknowledged Anand's influence on his chess journey. Gukesh arrived in Chennai to a warm welcome from fans and officials. He thanked Anand on social media, highlighting their discussions and Anand's role in shaping his career. Gukesh is only the second Indian to win the world title, following Anand. He surpassed Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest champion, achieving the title at 18 years old.