Gukesh Dommaraju is considered the next big star of chess for several reasons:
1. Youngest Winner of FIDE Candidates Tournament: At the age of 17, Gukesh became the youngest ever to win the prestigious FIDE Candidates Tournament in 2024. This tournament is one of the toughest in the chess world, and winning it is a significant achievement.
2. Second Indian Winner: Gukesh is only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament.
3. Strong Performance: In the tournament, Gukesh won five matches, drew eight, and lost just one. His performance demonstrated maturity, calculation skills, and nerves of steel, belying his age.
4. High Ranking: Following his victory, Gukesh became the Indian No. 1 with a world ranking of six.
5. Early Success: Gukesh’s prowess on the chess board was identified early on. At the age of 11, he stated his ambition to become the youngest world chess champion. In 2019, he broke Praggnanandhaa’s record to become the youngest Indian player to become a grandmaster.
6. Consistent Improvement: Gukesh’s breakthrough year was 2023 when he rose on the scene at the Chess Olympiad held in Chennai. In September, he overtook Anand as India No. 1, the first to do so in 37 years.
7. Golden Generation of Chess in India: Gukesh’s rise in the sport comes at one of the most prolific periods in Indian chess, which has seen a host of wunderkinds.
8. Self-Belief: Gukesh has the self-belief to make more history and become the youngest world champion.
These achievements and qualities make Gukesh Dommaraju a promising star in the world of chess.
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