Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to social media to celebrate Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh's remarkable performance in the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament. After Gukesh secured a pivotal victory against Alireza Firouzja, Mahindra shared a video of the Grandmaster leaving the venue, captioning it with a twist on a classic Bollywood line: "Mera gaon, mera Gukesh."
The 17-year-old phenom is on the cusp of clinching the tournament with just one more win needed after his triumph over the French GM in Round 13. Mahindra's post garnered significant attention, amassing over 85K views since its upload.
In another post, Mahindra praised Gukesh's not only for his exceptional chess prowess but also for his remarkable coolness, composure, and maturity well beyond his years. He reminisced about meeting Gukesh last year during the launch of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) Live, sharing a heartfelt picture from their encounter.
Mahindra fondly recounted a friendly game he played with Gukesh, admitting that the young Grandmaster graciously accepted a draw after a few moves with the Ruy Lopez opening to spare him from potential embarrassment.
Expressing his admiration, Mahindra emphasized that Gukesh is destined to shine for years to come, serving as an inspiration for future generations of Indian chess enthusiasts to embrace the game.
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