Anand Encourages Gukesh to Learn from Praggnanandhaa's Success
'Gukesh can take inspiration from Pragg': Anand advises world champion
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Viswanathan Anand advises world champion D Gukesh to draw inspiration from R Praggnanandhaa's recent success, particularly his victory at Norway Chess. Anand emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work as Gukesh prepares to defend his title later this year.
- 01Viswanathan Anand praised R Praggnanandhaa for winning Norway Chess, marking him as the first Indian to achieve this feat.
- 02Anand believes Gukesh can learn from Praggnanandhaa's perseverance and fighting spirit, especially after Gukesh's recent sixth-place finish.
- 03Anand noted that Praggnanandhaa's aggressive style has been consistent and effective over the past year and a half.
- 04The rivalry among Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi is seen as a positive development for Indian chess, pushing the players to excel.
- 05Anand highlighted India's rise in chess, with 95 Grandmasters and a strong presence in the global chess community.
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Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has commended R Praggnanandhaa for his recent triumph at Norway Chess, where he became the first Indian to win the prestigious tournament. Anand suggested that world champion D Gukesh, who finished sixth in his last competition, should take inspiration from Praggnanandhaa's resilience and fighting spirit. Anand expressed his admiration for Praggnanandhaa's impressive style and turnaround in the latter rounds of the tournament, indicating that he is currently in better form than Gukesh. However, he cautioned that fortunes in chess can change rapidly. Anand emphasized the importance of hard work and persistence for Gukesh, who is preparing to defend his world title against Javokhir Sindarov later this year. The veteran Grandmaster also noted the healthy competition among Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, stating that Indian chess has never seen such high-level rivalry. Anand is optimistic about India's position in the chess world, citing the country's 95 Grandmasters and its status as one of the top three chess nations globally.
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Anand's comments highlight the rising standards of Indian chess, encouraging young players and inspiring future generations.
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