Rise of India’s Chess Star! Carlsen Acknowledges Gukesh’s Path to Greatness

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Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has acknowledged India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh as a rising force in the chess world. Despite losing to the 19yearold prodigy in Round 6 of Norway Chess, Carlsen believes Gukesh is on track but not yet ready to dominate the game at Carlsen’s level.

Key Highlights:

Gukesh’s Upset Victory: The young Indian Grandmaster defeated Carlsen in a historic classical match, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Carlsen’s Verdict: While praising Gukesh’s talent, Carlsen stated, “There is no one at the moment who can dominate like I did. But Gukesh is on track.”
Comparisons to Carlsen’s Early Years: Carlsen likened Gukesh’s current trajectory to his own progress in 20082009, highlighting his fighting qualities and positional play.
Room for Growth: Carlsen emphasized that Gukesh, like other young players, still has flaws to refine before achieving sustained dominance.
Norway Chess Outcome: Despite his win against Carlsen, Gukesh lost the tournament title to Fabiano Caruana, allowing Carlsen to clinch his seventh Norway Chess victory.