Anand acknowledged that Gukesh’s achievement shouldn’t be solely exceptional but additionally a testomony to {the teenager}’s important function in spearheading India’s rise on the earth of chess.
In a momentous flip of occasions on Tuesday, Gukesh secured a victory over Azerbaijan’s Misratdin Iskandarov within the second spherical match of the World Cup in Baku. This win propelled him previous his idol, Anand, in reside world (FIDE) rankings, solidifying Gukesh’s place because the highest-rated Indian participant within the international chess area.
“Clearly, it’s a historic day for Indian chess, what Gukesh has achieved. Despite the fact that I’ve been semi-retired for a few years, nonetheless to lose a spot you’ve got held for 37 years is, effectively it is historic, I’ve to confess that,” Anand informed PTI.
“However possibly what’s much more hopeful is that Gukesh has truly entered the highest 10 unbiased of his crossing me. There isn’t any signal that he’s actually able to cease, that’s improbable information for us,” the five-time world champion chess Grandmaster mentioned.
He mentioned he was completely happy to work with and assist Gukesh by means of the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy.
“I used to be in a position to work with him and assist him and his mother and father on this journey. It’s great for Indian chess.”
Anand mentioned different Indian gamers have additionally been doing effectively within the worldwide circuit which is an efficient signal for the game within the nation.
“In addition to the truth that Gukesh is spearheading India’s rise, we should always not neglect that proper behind him is Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin, who’ve additionally certified for the third spherical (of the continuing World Cup).
“Simply to underline that factor, his (Gukesh’s) opponent can be S L Narayanan who has additionally bought by means of the third spherical.
“So, a beautiful day for Indian chess and it’s good to look again and see how far we have now come.”
After Gukesh outclassed Iskandarov of Azerbaijan in 44 strikes within the second sport of their second-round match, the worldwide chess federation (FIDE) had mentioned in a tweet that {the teenager} has overtaken Anand in reside ranking.
“There may be nonetheless nearly a month until the subsequent official FIDE ranking record comes on September 1, nevertheless it’s extremely possible that 17-year-old can be making it to high 10 on the earth because the highest-rated Indian participant,” the FIDE had mentioned.
The newest achieve of two.5 ranking factors took Gukesh’s reside ranking to 2755.9, whereas Anand’s is 2754.0. Because of this, Gukesh changed Anand because the World No. 9 in reside rankings whereas the five-time World champion slipped to 10th.
Anand, who first made it to the World’s top-10 in July 1991, has remained India’s top-ranked participant in all revealed lists since January 1987.
(With PTI Inputs)
