Ignore the criticism, it comes with the territory: Anand to Gukesh

D. Gukesh, mentored by Viswanathan Anand, became the youngest-ever to win the World Championship title by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. Despite criticism from Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen regarding the match’s quality, Anand praised Gukesh’s strategic approach and psychological depth in securing the victory. Anand expressed pride in Gukesh’s growth at the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy, highlighting the rising talent of Indian players in the global chess scene.

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