Viswanathan Anand Responds to Criticism of D Gukesh’s World Championship Victory

In a shocking turn of events, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and former world champion Vladimir Kramnik have criticized the recent World Championship match between D Gukesh and Ding Liren. Gukesh, the 18-year-old Grandmaster from India, emerged victorious in a stunning upset against the defending champion Liren, causing a stir in the chess world.

The match reached a crucial Game 14, with Liren seemingly on track to force a tie-breaker. However, a critical blunder by Liren on the 55th move led to his resignation and Gukesh’s unexpected triumph. While Gukesh received praise from many in the chess community, Carlsen and Kramnik were quick to point out what they perceived as a mistake on Liren’s part.

In response to the criticism, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand came to Gukesh’s defense, highlighting the young Grandmaster’s resilience and strategic approach throughout the match. Anand emphasized that Gukesh’s victory was not solely due to Liren’s error but was a result of his consistent performance and determination.

Gukesh himself acknowledged the imperfections in the match but maintained that overall, it was a successful championship. He even challenged Carlsen for the title, although the Norwegian has declined the offer. Currently ranked World No. 5, Gukesh is gearing up to face top players like Anand and Carlsen in upcoming tournaments.

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