

In a few years, I would like to see myself competing seriously in the World Championship cycle. "My very short-term goal is to enter the top-10.

However, Among the glut of recent Indian chess Grandmasters, Gukesh is in the best position to overtake Anand and win the top-10 race.Īfter top-10, the challenge, according to Gukesh, is to constantly qualify for the Candidates Tournament, where the winner becomes the challenger in the World Championship match. It's not surprising anymore that India has been constantly producing Grandmasters but it is surprising to see Anand, who has reduced his participation in tournaments over the past year or two, still being the top ranked Indian in the list (#9). Currently on a career-high ranking of 13 with 2744 live rating, he's only behind one other Indian at the moment - Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh D is on the cusp of achieving another personal landmark.įour and half years after becoming India's youngest chess Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days, Gukesh will sooner than later break into the top-10 in world rankings. Gukesh sets sights on Top-10, Candidates Tournament as he prepares for Global Chess League

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