17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh sprints his way into the world's top-10 Chess players

In the realm of chess, a young knight from India is galloping towards greatness, breaking new barriers, and carving a unique path to success. Meet D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai, who has been on a remarkable journey, leaving the world in awe.With an impressive live rating of 2755.9, Gukesh has sprinted his way into the world's top-10 players, a remarkable feat for someone so young. But that's not all – he has even overtaken the legendary Vishy Anand's Elo strength to claim the throne as India's No. 1 chess prodigyRecently, in the beautiful land of Azerbaijan, the birthplace of the illustrious Garry Kasparov, Gukesh showcased his prowess at the World Cup chess tournament. With a breathtaking win over local talent Mis-rat-din Iskan-darov, he confidently moved into the third round, marking yet another milestone in his journey.But this isn't the first time an Indian has surpassed Vishy Anand's live rating. P Harikrishna did it in 2016, but couldn't sustain the momentum. Will Gukesh be any different? According to chess veterans, his potential is immense, and he could soon join the elite class of champions.Yet, the road ahead is not without challenges. Gukesh must prove himself in elite classical tournaments and sharpen his strategic acumen. But with more than 350 classical games under his belt, he is honing his skills like a true maestro.

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