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Chess World Championship: I’m preparing for Ding at his best, says Gukesh

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Chess World Championship: I’m preparing for Ding at his best, says Gukesh

The 18-year-old Indian GM believes his age offers him the advantage of energy and the ability to focus for extended periods

Bengaluru: It’s perhaps not the most natural thing for an 18-year-old first-time World Championship challenger going up against the defending world champion to be seen as an outright favourite. Form favours Indian teen D Gukesh over a world champion who hasn’t quite been himself for a while now.

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How does the Indian look at the expectation he carries going into the match in such a scenario? “I’m glad people are saying this and I’m happy with my form but I don’t think it adds any extra pressure. Of course, the pressure of playing the to all World Championship is there, but there’s no additional pressure, I think I can handle it well.” Gukesh said in a media interaction.

“I don’t believe in predictions and favourites and don’t really buy into the things that people say about the match. I just think that whoever it’s able to show up every day and is at his best, will win. For me it’s just a match against a very strong player. I’m preparing for Ding at his best. My job is to go there and play good chess. It doesn’t really matter what kind of form he is in. My job is pretty clear.”

What about the preparation that such a match entails? Discontent over the format aside, five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen also came to loathe what goes into getting ready to play a World Championship that had him eventually walk away from it.

“I’m enjoying the process,” said Gukesh, “It’s different for each of us. Magnus has been doing this for so many years (unlike him). So, it’s easier for me to enjoy this than him. It’s a new experience. I think preparation will be quite important, but there will also be other parts in the match that decide the results.”

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He believes his age offers him the advantage of energy and the ability to focus for extended periods. “Everything is new for me so it’s easier to enjoy, than say someone like Fabi (Caruana) who has gone through this World Championship cycle so many times. So yeah, I don’t have that kind of baggage. The disadvantage is that I’m not as experienced and don’t have as much knowledge as them. But, till now it (age) has been positive.”

Like pretty much any strong chess player, Gukesh has studied almost all the World Championship matches but his first experience of the match came in 2013, when Viswanathan and Magnus Carslen played each other in Chennai.

“At that time, I was just starting out in chess, and it was inspiring to see such a huge match happening so close to home. I have followed all the World Championships after that closely. In 2021, I went to Dubai to watch Magnus versus Nepo and I also was following the games. It’s a very special event and I’m glad to be part of this amazing history.”

Gukesh spoke about being inspired by reading about Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s dedication and discipline through setbacks in his autobiography A Shot at History. “I remember one thing I really liked was Abhinav doing the right things even in difficult situations. It was amazing to see how he continued to work hard and how motivated he was after a heartbreak (2004 Olympics) and went on to win gold in the Olympics four years later.”

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

Last night in Mumbai, all the prominent figures from Bollywood attended producer Ashvini Yardi’s birthday celebration. The celebration was attended by a number of celebrities, including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Kartik Aaryan, Ekta Kapoor.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers.

The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season.

Celebrities flocked to Mumbai on Monday to celebrate Ashvini Yardi’s birthday with a star-studded party. In the same car, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also made their way to the celebration and posed for photos with photographers outside the venue. Sidharth complemented Kiara’s star-studded.

event attire of a halter crop top and shimmering skirt by wearing jogging trousers and a casual denim tee. Particularly chic was Kiara’s attire for the event, which we adored. On social media, numerous paparazzi accounts posted videos of the two celebrities. Speaking of Kiara’s glitzy attire, the Shershah actor wore a fashionable crop top with a butterfly design. The white blouse has a figure-hugging fit, an asymmetrical hem, a bare-back design with ties on the back, and a halter-style plunging V neckline.

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Kiara paired it with a golden-colored shimmering skirt with a flowy style, wide high-rise waistline, and pleated accents at the ankle-length hem. She accessorised the look with bold rings, yellow box-shaped hoops, and black strappy high heels. Open hair with a centre part, a neutral lip colour, and dewy makeup completed the look.

Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets. His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face.

Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have sort of confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season 7. In the 2021 movie Shershaah, the two celebrities were spotted together.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets.

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His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face. smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits. The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers in.

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