Gukesh Dommaraju: World's youngest chess champion speaks to the BBC | BBC News India

[@iaf010]

Its shocking how little this has been covered by international media.

[@manthanpatel6295]

Because it's india ... in western country won they celebrated like hell 😂😂😂

[@juiceeer3320]

No not really chess has been like that for years ​@@manthanpatel6295

[@iaf010]

@manthanpatel6295 I agree. If Gukesh was arrested they would have covered it more than if he won.

[@Ghostrider467-g3g]

they are biased af bcoz he is an indian. 😂😂

[@bzac1893]

Its ok. Last time when Ding became WC, Indian media coverage was similar to what we see from foriegn media today. Noone is much bothered except some chess enthusiasts and fellow country men. Not a big deal for others. No point in getting emotional, world is like that

[@Aditya1998pandey]

Why did the interviewer finish the interview in such a haste?? BBC should feel lucky Gukesh gave them the time.

[@juiceeer3320]

You want 30 min interview... it's a post match interview supposed to be short

[@ragas2845]

It's just BBC being BBC. Nothing new here and not to be surprised of.

[@tuktukkkkkk]

ya same I too felt ..He purposefully didn't let Gukesh to finish the answer he was giving. We anyway know that BBC CAN NEVER BE GOOD TO INDIA... They don't like showing anything good about India but they love exaggerating anything that shows India down. Gukesh should not go to such channels that don't keep well with India.

[@ragas2845]

@@juiceeer3320 Go drink your juice, kid.

[@ameyvajpeyi5857]

Really that's an insult to such great talent and India.

[@ManthanonYTLive]

What the hell was that? The reporter just cuts him off while he was about to finish his sentence. Show some respect you jealous jerks!!

[@kingshukdebnath2298]

BBC is rubbish

[@NotRyuYT]

Timestamp?

[@ManthanonYTLive]

5:24

[@tvm73827]

This is part of a longer video. Bad editing

[@spark339]

They probably only have 5 mins in their scheduling. Already it extended to 5:34. That's why podcasts are becoming popular, they don't have the limitations of TV

[@randompie5558]

Bbc never fails to understate india. See how they rushed to finish this interview

[@whitewhirlwind7]

Never fail to understate Tamil Nadu. No Tamils no India crown !

[@floe61]

@@whitewhirlwind7 I doubt they're racist based on region though. We're all the same for them.

[@curious_banda]

​@@floe61 shhhhh don't tell that to him and shatter his separatist worldview!

[@Rajakji99]

​@floe61 they hate brahmins and rajputs They says these guys r incompetent and greedy and barbarous

[@riyahayden4292]

@@whitewhirlwind7 India don't need enemy from outside. You guys are your own enemy. India just won, and you worry about the state and ethnicity of the winner?

[@emsworthcastle4849]

So happy that the winner is from the land where Chess originated..👏

[@O2H3]

Gukesh has achieved the heights more than anyone in this age . If his career goes likes this he can potentially become top 5 best chess player ever

[@has642]

he is currently in top 5

[@O2H3]

@has642 i am not talking about in terms of elo rating

[@OlllOHD]

How about Justin Bieber?

[@VedanthB9]

People also don't realise that this guy won the Candidates, ahead of the likes of Caruana, Hikaru, and so on. He reached the top *after* ousting all of them! It doesn't really matter that the games were of "low quality," people should really look at all of his games to make such a judgement. His wins against Caruana and Wei Yi in the Olympiad are remarkable.

[@vishalkurien1982]

Any links to watch them?

[@riyahayden4292]

@@vishalkurien1982 chessbase india

[@advitiayanand5974]

@@vishalkurien1982 Look up Gukesh vs Caruana and Gukesh vs Wei Yi (Candidates 2024). You'll find the recaps on channels like Chessbase India, GothamChess, GMHikaru, etc.

[@pbshine3152]

BBC just can't digest it.. Cry silently..it may help

[@theking-ir3gj]

Why it wrapped up in a hurry??? G Dommaraju was about to say few more things

[@Neo__01]

that was so rude and unprofessional!

[@MadaraUchiha-iu3ld]

Racist anchors obviously.

[@sachin2842]

its BBC what else u expect he should've reaction given to Russian or Indian media first who value talent not bias

[@DheerajSaxena-s5p]

BBC was trying to avoid a situation where gukesh asks bbc to help in securing the return the loot still stored in British museums and Buckingham palace and elsewhere in UK.

[@sachin2842]

@@DheerajSaxena-s5p who asks a poor and suffering man for help I hope u got it ;) see the tiredness of english to pay their electricity bills lol 😆

[@christyag1177]

How calm and composed at such a young age. India has bright future!

[@Neo__01]

2:50 What a stupid question??? Magnus never said that, he meant it for one specific game out of the 14.

[@juiceeer3320]

He said that and He's right from his perspective

[@Neo__01]

@@juiceeer3320 The reporter made it look like Magnus said it about the "match" but he meant about a "game". Do u understand the difference?

[@ragas2845]

​@@juiceeer3320Go drink your juice emmeffer

[@Iremanenpeice]

Our news channels whether it be local or national, the sport outlets especially should invite him for the spotlight that he deserve!

[@LauraB956]

Ok but ... in my country the most media time gets the Sport people care about ... and chess unfortunately isn't one of them : /

[@Christopher-um8jy]

Republic news channel is going to invite him

[@ZeUS0102]

What kind of disgraceful ending was that? Is this how you treat a world champion during an interview? The BBC has shown a pathetic and arrogant mindset. A player of his caliber, who has achieved what no one else has at just 18 years old, deserves respect, not this disrespectful treatment. This video is a clear display of the arrogance and jealousy of Western media. Cry all you want your youth isn’t capable of achieving such greatness, as they are too consumed by addictions and distractions. I call on my fellow Indians to unsubscribe from this channel that clearly has no interest in acknowledging or celebrating India’s success on the global stage.

[@ritumroy5725]

BBC being BBC.... can't digest the fact the winner is an Indian 😅

[@paulthomas281]

He's a teenager? His maturity is astounding.

[@a1q369]

Indians are Intelligent 🧠 proved again 🇮🇳

[@nabasishbhattacharjee4800]

Very bad interview... Gukesh was saying something... Why the interviewer ended the interview in haste.... This is disrespect to the player.. This is disrespect to chess...

[@UjwalRam]

Dream, dream big- keep at it - don’t give up - live the dream You have inspired generations to dream big and work hard 🏆 3:24 how he answered this question ❤❤❤ He told why he deserves this !!

[@anuraktaray4255]

It was quite disrespectful to cut him off like that.

[@LaggardInLove]

Very sad day for BBC😭😭😭

[@rajasekhare9573]

It must be depressing for the intervier!

[@reallynow3387]

​@@rajasekhare9573 he had to wrap up so unprofessionally. Just couldn't take it anymore. The boy also has so much patience and aura which would've made his presence overwhelming for a lame interviewer.

[@BanalaRihi]

Proud to be an indian 🥲

[@utsav_deep]

I am glad that I attended the closing and award ceremony of this world chess championship physically. Couldnt meet gukesh personally and could only see him from distance. Me and other Indian audiance also chanted "Gukesh ..... Gukesh" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" when Gukesh was receiving the award and gave his speech. Feeling proud to be Indian once again, thanks to Gukesh.

[@sunnyy6295]

Bro, ur time doesn't mean shit in front of him. So , respect him while he is speaking. What can u expect from BBC anyways.

[@DheerajSaxena-s5p]

The whole interview was arranged to make a dent on Indian celebrations. The magnus question was in line with the policy of british government to belittle indians and our achievements. But the way gukesh highlighted the entire gamut of things that go into the making of a champion these days, the tax evading channel (bbc) miserably failed in its efforts.

[@The2010arian]

What a harvest India’s reaping thanks to Vishy Anand , who has mentored many talented youngsters, who has been World Chess Champion many times ❤🙏😀India’s shaping into a chess superpower 👊😎🇮🇳

[@MixHeady]

Such a simple young man! Keep it up Gukesh!! 🫡🇮🇳!

[@trojanleo123]

Congratulations to Gukesh and to the state of Tamil Nadu for producing another World Chess Champion.

[@youKn0wWho]

India*

[@trojanleo123]

@youKn0wWho Yes, we know the the great state of Tamil Nadu is in India, but thank you for the education.

[@youKn0wWho]

@@trojanleo123 omg the state narcissism at its peak, you also know you didn't want to use the word india

[@youKn0wWho]

@@trojanleo123 glad to help, now on use india, while talking about international things.

[@trojanleo123]

@youKn0wWho I don't need your approval or permission to use or not use "India". Nobody made you the morality police, so keep your unsolicited dictates to yourself. You're welcome!

[@meghnaroy-xp2qs]

You are such a gentleman Gukesh...love you ❤❤

[@venkatk1968]

Super proud of this boy. India will be a different country if all the youth develop as much confidence, clarity and composure this guy has!

[@rameshmvs]

What kinda anchor BBC has engaged... Complete respect for the world champ

[@karthikeyanp792]

வாழ்த்துக்கள் குகேஷ்❤

[@deepakkulkarni4270]

Sad day for bbc - something good happening for India

[@akashsingh3824]

Go go guki go……❤❤

[@thedivineindian]

Jay hind... proud be indian❤😊

[@santhoshj6854]

Don't worry guys, Gukesh doesn't give a f about all these interviews as well. He was probably like "do I really have to do this BBC ?" and BBC was probably like, we have to cover this to some extent at least, so pleaseeeee.

[@Flying-qp]

Blessings to the young Indian talent ❤

[@rafayet23]

Does BBC even understand just how incredible of an accomllishment this is.. and just how hard he worked for it ?!?!

[@tejeshkrishnammagari7288]

he was speaking and you cut him off?

[@ignorasmus]

What a lovely person!

[@theking-ir3gj]

The new king to rule the world 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Ruzee923]

The interviewer cut short so abruptly … so rude where he was really opening up his heart … poor thing he was embarrassed ❤❤❤❤

[@sagar7798]

Indian boy is king in his own country game

[@Definingpureness567]

Bharat is Proud of You Gukesh 🙌🇮🇳

[@sinpi4086]

😭 thiss man and his games and everything about him is so amezing ,adorable and and im proud to be from the same country as him ✨❤️ I was so into the match that I even cried on game 11,12 and 14

[@ghostrider-hk5jm]

Such a humble and polite guy

[@Subhash1977-v8x]

Heartiest Congratulations to Mr Gukesh on his victory ❤ My nation is my pride ❤ Best greetings from Kerala state, India ❤

[@ashespal902]

This interview took in Singapore.. when Gukesh was with his family.. Gukesh was in rush .. That's why they took this way .. Saddest part so called indian nationalist TV media didn't come for interview.. And in comment section people are just bashing BBC 😂

[@RajSingh-yd8ue]

Malik Malik Malik Malik

[@MeenPo786]

It must have been horrendous for BBC to say something nice about India!!

[@krantikrrishmahato]

My respect for South India increasing day by day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

[@sharavanakkumar]

congrats gukesh .hope that india will rule world chess

[@sesha03]

Bringing back the championship where it originated and belongs 💪🏾💪🏾

[@tomsmith7429]

You know you're old when teenagers look old. Gukesh is 18 but looks 40 and Luke Littler is 17 but looks 50.

[@m.vkishore385]

Congrats dommaraju gukesh ❤

[@shree801]

The character and attitude he has....will take him to more heights......humble and grounded.

[@Paranvigarg55599]

Congratulations D Gukesh on great achievement 🥰🤗

[@induchopra3014]

He will be there for a long long time. So young. He will be winner again

[@Nobody-xe7si]

Did they really bring Gukesh D to their studio , it's hard to believe that 😂 he shouldn't have gone their tho , knowing they don't have ability to cover even bare minimum of what he have achieved ! Interviewer is not enlightened enough about chess stuffs

[@srijakundu7957]

How can they just cut their guest's sentence off from the middle and conclude so abruptly?! Highly unprofessional

[@shikshaplace5775]

Thanks to you and your team members for sharing

[@arunvasireddy4508]

The question from BBC about Magnus' opinion is so wrong and out of place. It is just BBC being BBC about India. When can they stop being an imperialist mindset and be appreciative of India?

[@judethedude4484]

cause Magnus is the best chess player in the world. every chess player cares what Magnus thinks

[@rockersstudio5262]

​@@judethedude4484 so what 😂..u think this guy is a noob?

[@judethedude4484]

@@rockersstudio5262 compared to Magnus yes. Magnus is the best chess player and no one even comes close to him as of now, future might be different but as the world stands today he’s untouchable.

[@rockersstudio5262]

@@judethedude4484 did Magnus became world chess championship in 18 yrs age 🤡...

[@floe61]

@@judethedude4484 he's not a noob compared to Magnus lol Do you just watch chess reels?

[@shobanar8651]

Vibuthi n tux to bbc 🎉🎉that's the new India 🎉Proud of you da ! ❤

[@kartikeyg2396]

@BBC. You cut off a champ while he was saying something you asked! No wonder people say the things they say about you!

[@SunsamstansTXT]

Proud of him!!!

[@Truth_Seer]

Unbelievable disrespect cutting him short at the end where he clearly wanted to say more. Typical colonial mindset from shit media firm not even looking to edit the last part out. Shame on you!

[@divagawander2811]

So well spoken and articulate

[@celebfashionstar]

Why not telecast on BBC original instead of BBC india

[@nimeshmarker]

Excellent!! Gukesh amazing achievement!!! 🎉

[@blandingscastle3729]

White or Jewish Winner👏👏👏 Chinese Winner👏👏 Indian Hindu Victor 😮😮

[@llmoira]

Very delicate elegant young man

[@Prosperous903]

Congratulations 🎉❤

[@nickpatel]

Some people in the comments asked why such a unprofessional cutoff to end the interview - the producers realized Gukesh was making India look good and BBC would never want any of part if that.

[@desi_patriot]

Completely agree. None of our top athletes must not give them even 1 min of their precious time and put strong conditions b4 any interview

[@sureshmelodies]

interviewer was super excited😊

[@gautamks205]

Congratulations🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@hiiyou4058]

Now india govt should think - "chess as a national sport officially"...for- anyone can play , any age, any place.. .mental health problems end, In Future strongest - Indian brain 🧠 Chess original invented in india.

[@PonnuswamyPremalatha]

Conquerer of the chess World gukesh

[@Raymond_Cooper]

Good interview. The camera was fixed on the person. Easy to see.

[@VanithaRajan-r9x]

Excellent 👌

[@moongrass217]

Congratulations Gukesh

[@eternalsunshine3699]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Truth--D]

Cutting in and finishing the interview was pathetic and rude. How unprofessional.

[@yaddle92]

I guess no one knows who Ruslam Ponomariov is. In 2002 he won the Fide World Championship at 18 years and 3 months old and was younger than Gukesh...

[@gowthams1963]

Well that was a part of the world chess title, Gukesh holds the unified one which is generally regarded the world chess championship, the youngest before gukesh was Gary Kasparov

[@olhasheikh]

Congratulations 🥳

[@amg4616]

Congrats INDIA 💪💪

[@shubhampandey9497]

He made Indians 🇮🇳 proud ✌️

[@sachin2842]

he made mistake to give interview to BBC should've given Russian or Indian media first.

[@shoviknandy20]

BBC is garbage and it shows. let him finish ffs.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

Incredible How India is blooming in most fields after the Hindutva government came into power in 2014. China is 80% at its potential, India is only at 40% right now. I keep saying this, India will become a super power again like the past if we kept our Hindu values and don't become that what we are not(meaning woke).🙏

[@RAMESH-js9lc]

Agreed

[@vaibhavvb9898]

Go and lick your supreme leader. The truth is the govt that you hate - DMK has done more for Gukesh than central govt.

[@streetvigilante]

Sorry for bbc . They are not able to show slum 😂😂

[@ParamitaRay-j6x]

The way the interviewer abruptly ended the interview before Gukesh could finish of the sentence was really bad and disrespectful.

[@modugureddy6491]

Disappointed with interviewer

[@rajfc]

Tamil Nadu is the greatest chess nation in the world

[@emsworthcastle4849]

In India...😮

[@hungryheads4579]

Congratulations to Gukesh but he should have controlled his emotions in front of the opponent. That's shows humbleness when someone loses to you

[@sudhirsalunkhe6046]

खूप खूप अभिनंदन 💐 भारत माता की जय 🇮🇳

[@AARYAAKANCHAN]

I am crying

[@kaytee8716]

How can you cut him off in between, show some class. Pathetic! 😡

[@sutikshnadubey]

Reporter was clearly prickly about achievement and asking some rubbish questions and tone. And haste .

[@rafatsubayyil1257]

Guys, he won it less than 24 hours ago and he probably has a dozen other interviews lined up. Most outlets get around 5-10 mins. Stop being so stupid and offended all the time.

[@amansahay2456]

BBC needs to learn something from Gukesh , how to have self respect and show respect towards other.

[@dancearoma3110]

5:25 Wth, why did you interrupt? He was about to tell something. This is too rude and disrespectful. BRITISH BROADCASTING COMPANY must be feeling SAD that an Indian made it. Anyways BRITISH BROADCASTING COMPANY would never like to see India at the top. Always wants to defame India.

[@sardarbootasingh2708]

All Indians are proud of this lad. Who could perform better? India is the original land of chess and we are among the best on our planet as of now. Two ancient passions of India are chess and wrestling. The latter now requires better coaches and organization to be among the best in the world. Also the coach of Gukesh is none other than a Viswanathan Anand an Aryan Brahman. We need wrestling coaches of the same caliber as of now.

[@emsworthcastle4849]

You are right. The Mahabharata is full of references to wrestling. Many heroes and even divine beings like Krishna and Hanuman in Ramayana were great wrestlers.

[@stizan9185]

This is western chess.