Gukesh’ Dream to bring world chess championship for india
Gukesh’s Dream to Bring World Chess Championship to IndiaIndia’s young chess sensation and reigning World Champion D Gukesh has expressed his wish to see the next World Chess Championship hosted in India. Speaking ahead of the Norway Chess tournament in Oslo, Gukesh said that a World Championship match on Indian soil would be “super cool” and would bring tremendous energy and excitement to chess fans across the country.The young grandmaster, who defeated China’s Ding Liren to become the World Champion, believes that hosting such a prestigious event in India would inspire a new generation of chess players. Chess has witnessed massive growth in India over the last decade, especially after the achievements of legendary grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, who played a key role in popularising the game among Indian youth.Reports suggest that the Tamil Nadu government is preparing a bid to host the upcoming championship. According to the proposed schedule by FIDE, the World Championship could take place between November 23 and December 17 later this year. If India wins the hosting rights, it would mark a historic moment for Indian chess.Gukesh acknowledged that playing a World Championship at home can be both exciting and challenging. While home support provides motivation, it also increases pressure and expectations from fans. However, he remains enthusiastic about the possibility of competing before Indian audiences.The article also highlighted the thoughts of former World Champion Magnus Carlsen, who admitted that becoming a world champion comes with immense expectations and pressure. Carlsen shared that handling those expectations was one of the toughest aspects of holding the title.India has become one of the strongest emerging nations in world chess, producing talented grandmasters at a rapid pace. Hosting the World Chess Championship in India could further strengthen the country’s position as a global chess powerhouse and inspire millions of young players to pursue the game professionally.
