D Gukesh's trainer compares him to Magnus Carlsen but highlights key differences in style

D Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest world chess champion by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. He is only the second Indian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh's victory has sparked widespread acclaim and some criticism, including from Magnus Carlsen. Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh's chief trainer, compared him to Carlsen but noted that Gukesh will not play like him. Gajewski emphasized Gukesh's preference for calculation over intuition, stating he can mimic Carlsen's style but will not replicate it. Gajewski also highlighted Gukesh's strong calculation skills, comparing him to a young Fabiano Caruana. He has been working with Gukesh since 2023 and previously assisted Anand in championship events.