Gukesh Overtakes ANAND as India's new #1

[@yaboirogers6342]

I'm getting emotional. Anand was the first Indian GM and he finally got overtaken by someone, someone who's breaking into the top 10. Someone who was born during Anand's prime and probably looks up to him. It's poetic.

[@3000vkj]

Emotional 😮

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

Not probably looks up to him...he definitely looks up to him, learns from him as vishy is his teacher in the Westbridge-Anand chess academy (WACA).

[@yaboirogers6342]

“The wave in front is pushed by the wave behind”

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

@@yaboirogers6342 wrong analogy as the waves in front are the older ones.

[@yaboirogers6342]

​@@pritamraghuvanshi450oh dang you're right! 😅😅 oops

[@andrewlies4241]

Whats really wild is that Anand is still good enough to regain indian #1 at a later time on his own merit.

[@srinjoy2003]

Anand is going to play tata steel india, if his tournament goes decent, he can gain a few elo point to reach 2760-ish! But again, if Gukesh does well in this world cup, we can see him in 2765+ before he is up with the top guys! A couple good tournaments and we can expect a 2770-2775+ ranking of gukesh by the end of the year. he's currently 2756.

[@Parth_20]

​​@@srinjoy2003tata steel India does not include classical. But later this year anand is going to play classical.

[@JaiSriRam801]

The Legend Vishwanathan Anand has been India's No.1 for 37 years🔥No other player in the world has such Longevity This shows his Love and Passion for Chess.

[@mathematicalmonk1427]

It only means India did not produce extremely strong players for a long period of time

[@ajaysabarish9645]

@@mathematicalmonk1427 considering Anand is even now in top 10, we can say even the world did not produce stronger players for a long period of time.

[@mathematicalmonk1427]

@@ajaysabarish9645 that's a good point but he doesn't play that much anymore

[@pmx-pt1rf]

​@@ajaysabarish9645😂

[@arghodas6254]

​@mathematicalmonk1427 Anand is 50+. How many at his age are very active? Not even Gelfan or Kramnik play that much. We saw how it turned out for Gary Kasparov when he played at 53. Age catches up with all of us and father time is still undefeated.

[@verydifferentthought]

Even though I am from Uzbekistan, Anand is a legend who shall not be compared and stay as one of the bests in the history...

[@namikazeswapnil671]

And I like nodirbek's style more than any other player in the current generation

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

He is indeed one of the bests in the history.

[@kohlidhoni1591]

Obviously I would put him in category with carlsen kramnik fisher and kasparov

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True.m.

[@choosecheese3225]

Gukesh truly deserved it, his play has been phenomenal through and through.

[@simonmultiverse6349]

0:23 "I'm sure it's true; *who would lie on the internet?* " Haaaaaaaa ha ha HAHA HA HAH AHA HAH aha hah AHA Haa HaH hAh HAHAHA HA HA HA HA!

[@simonmultiverse6349]

Magnus Carlsen had better watch out!

[@JaiSriRam801]

It took 37 years for someone to dethrone Vishy Anand from India's No.1 Spot (excluding one day in which Hari Surpassed him), This explains everything about this Legendary Career🔥 Huge Congratulations to Gukesh💞 Vishy OP Hari OP Gukesh OP

[@kidrenegade8525]

I think that’s how that works

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@JaiSriRam801]

It took 37 years for someone to dethrone Vishy Anand from India's No.1 Spot (excluding one day in which Hari Surpassed him), This explains everything about this Legendary Career🔥 Huge Congratulations to Gukesh💞 Vishy OP Hari OP Gukesh OP

[@jozefserf2024]

This is historic but Gukesh has still far to go before overtaking Anand's peak rating.

[@techs7296]

But Vishwanath Anand is still a living legend.

[@chandrasekarvenkataramani1843]

Interestingly based on Anand's DOB and the 37-year fact, it seems Anand became India #1 when he in turn was around 17 years of age 😊

[@vishnudileep4209]

During Anand's early age, I don't think Chess was that popular in India..

[@bimalpudasaini3576]

@@vishnudileep4209 Indians also played with different rules chess ... e.g. only tow center pawns can promote to queen, thus making them as valuable as a minor piece.

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True.m.

[@pt7258]

Anand's story is straight from anime. He came from a place with no GMs but matched head to head with Russian giants and other super gms and also he goes on to became the absolute best player getting World Champion title and defending it 5 times. What a genius, humble Chad.

[@shubhamsingh2k]

#suggestion Nihal Sarin's game ; finished with smothered mate and full of sacrifices

[@MRD_Universe]

Gukesh... " The Silent Slayer "

[@I_Echion]

Agad. #suggestion. Hope you will make an Anand saga one day! He defintely had the career to back it up multiple WC matches and a rapid monster. Plus he probably inspired so many of these young players.

[@pauljoseph3081]

I've been dreaming that our country could also have many GMs in the top 10 or 100. But we only had Wesley So, and he left for the US which is a very good move. Kudos to India for producing many top caliber players in chess.

[@narrayanraam5202]

Incredible feat. It was only a matter of time. The future is extremely bright!

[@MohamedHassan-zq8rr]

Gukesh is going for another level congratulations 🎉

[@SimBol1216]

With Gukesh over 2750 and Pragg over 2700, Indian chess is looking pretty good now.

[@Pain53924]

Also arjun

[@edkaszwagrakobitybrat1677]

Its bilion people living there...and only few players with super GM title

[@ranjithkumar-rg3gf]

​@@edkaszwagrakobitybrat1677Yes so many players in chess Community but only top players will achieve highest peak like that

[@talphazero1036]

@@edkaszwagrakobitybrat1677 India has many 2500-2600 players. However, most of them aren't prodigies with the backing of young talents like Pragg and Gukesh. Playing amongst your countrymen will only keep the ratings fluctuating, Gukesh and Pragg are playing overseas constantly and clashing with the finest the world has to offer, heck Praggnanandhaa has MULTIPLES WINS over MAGNUS CARLSEN, the best player in the World! Many GMs have yet to play even a single game against him, much less win. Opportunity is not distributed as equally as talent, many potential stars die out because they were never given a chance!

[@kohlidhoni1591]

​@@edkaszwagrakobitybrat1677not even 1 percent indians play chess seriously

[@ezy_accounts]

the resistance to promote pawn resembled alpha zero approach. instead, he activated his K and gobbled up the pawns and stranded white knight! unbelievable maturity for his age despite time running short!!

[@prathamesh413]

Many Indians like me got into chess last year around this time, just because of his amazing streak at Olympiad.

[@zaidknowledge]

11:13 ...R×e8 d×e8 -- B×e8 is also playable and even winning for black because white is left with 2 pawns and a light square bishop against Black's massive 2 passers and other 2 pawns along with the same white color bishop

[@inafog]

Funfact- Gukesh never used stockfish/chess engine till he became GM

[@wunknownbeatbox7980]

Where did you find this fact? That's really interesting

[@MesutKhedira]

@@wunknownbeatbox7980 he said this in an interview

[@srinjoy2003]

yes, he started using engine around 2600 time@@wunknownbeatbox7980

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True.m.

[@Navin4061]

Gukesh's FIDE rating is 2751, not 2744. It has been updated for this month.

[@SunnyYadav-ny5kf]

U are mentioning live rating not fide rating

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@nisargjoshi2003]

It's a disservice to the guru if you remain a pupil. Proves what a great teacher student duo vishy and guk are

[@bmac8322]

I’m so happy for Gukesh and for chess in India! Vishy has done so much for chess in India and around the world. Truly a special moment for both of them, I’m sure. It would be awesome to see some games between, it would be a great matchup! Thanks, Antonio for all your work and sharing these games with us. I got curious about chess after seeing the Queen’s Gambit, only knowing how the pieces move as a kid 30 years ago and your videos are what helped my interest and love of the game grow so much ❤

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

The Will Of D. Lives On Through Gukesh One Day He'll become the Chess King

[@randomguypolololas]

... He'll become the chess king by capturing that One Piece

[@Ikemefuna_steve]

Congratulations to Gukesh. India #1

[@devadathans5506]

It feels like an anime moment, when the current generation surpasses the legends of the old. Anand is someone who is straight out of anime, being old yet still devastatingly strong.

[@federicopetteruti5200]

Bachmann vs Nihal Sarin 0-1 with smothered mate ! such many great moves, you must show us that game #suggestion

[@suchetdas5392]

Truly.. And beginning with a Rooook Sacrifice no less

[@GLOBETROTTER2024]

Waiting

[@leonardcharlesnew1591]

Even more impressive is that Gukesh allowed his opponent to get b4 in! 😮

[@rtos]

Anand is a truely phenomenal player. He blazed alone until the next generation Indians are catching up with him, after being inspired by him from their toddler chess days!

[@jaimeduncan6167]

I will love if next year 4 years, we are talking about the Gukesh saga. He has 3 years to break Kasparov's record and become the youngest-ever world champion. If he does it at 19 it will be a stratospheric achievement.

[@jessejonathan523]

He need more candidates experience! Hope he enter candidates this time with Nodirbek, Ding, Ian, Hikaru and others!❤❤

[@somenormalpie]

@@jessejonathan523I think you forgot that Ding is World Champion lol

[@jessejonathan523]

@@somenormalpie I don't think that ding will be able to sustain his world championship title for next year! Gukesh has 3 years to have a chance to become youngest world champion!

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True

[@chesswithsamarth1004]

If Gukesh D is this much of strong then how strong Gukesh A is?😂

[@aaravarya4406]

Gukesh A is world no. 1 now, it's just that he is known as magnus.

[@IndiaTides]

Better than Magnus C

[@VijayThakurMD]

I don't want to imagine Gukesh A+😢

[@ragerunner9515]

​@@VijayThakurMD he's just stockfish in disguise

[@krishpatel-vc9nr]

Yo this a copied joke

[@ishanpurohit9762]

In a triumphant tale that unfolded on the hallowed chessboard, Gukesh, a prodigious young chess maestro, etched his name in the annals of Indian chess history. With the grace of a seasoned virtuoso and the spirit of a fearless challenger, he embarked on a remarkable journey towards claiming the coveted title of India's No. 1 chess player. Amidst the flickering glow of dimly lit chessboards and the atmosphere charged with anticipation, Gukesh's meteoric rise was nothing short of a modern-day fable. Like a phoenix ascending, his unyielding dedication and tireless practice transformed him into a force to be reckoned with. With each move, he weaved a tale of strategic brilliance, positioning his pieces with a masterful touch that left his opponents awestruck. As the FIDE World Cup 2023 unfurled its drama, Gukesh's prowess shone like a guiding star. Round after round, he faced off against formidable adversaries, his focus unbroken and his resolve unwavering. Each match became a chapter in his saga, a testament to his unwavering commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence. In a defining moment that will forever be etched in the collective memory of chess aficionados, Gukesh's final move in a crucial round reverberated with profound meaning. It was a move that encapsulated years of dedication, sacrifices, and an unquenchable thirst for victory. The cheers that erupted were not just for a single move, but for the culmination of an extraordinary journey that saw Gukesh dethroning a chess legend to ascend to the summit of India's chess hierarchy. With this remarkable feat, Gukesh didn't just become a numerical No. 1; he became a symbol of aspiration, a beacon of inspiration for countless young minds who dared to dream beyond limits. His story exemplified the essence of sportsmanship, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of one's passion. Gukesh's rise to becoming India's No. 1 chess player echoed across the nation, a testament to the power of unwavering determination and the magic that unfolds when a prodigious talent meets an insatiable hunger for success.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Love Gukesh one of my favorite players watching the Pragg game yesterday Made me think of Gukesh they are both extroardinary talents Congradulations the Sky the limit Gukkie

[@gabrielvasto]

Man, I can't believe it!!! There's an Anand game in which the winning idea is exactly the same, and Gukesh used it to become India's #1. That's just insanely insane

[@mothudimothudi2946]

Great for the young star... Sad for Nodirbek, love watching these 2

[@dhyaneshdamania]

#suggestion You have to cover the endgame between Can Emre and Wesley So, it is very very interesting!

[@keremcalkilic1336]

One of the rarest endgames we ever see. 2 bishops and 1 pawn vs 1 bishop and 2 pawns. Theoretically it's winning but damn it is hard.

[@KnightToRemember]

People here hate draws even if they’re interesting games

[@keremcalkilic1336]

@@KnightToRemember that's a shame.

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True

[@smitghodeswar4817]

Currently gukesh is India no.1, but sooner than later he will be world no.1😊

[@indulekhasantosh9743]

Keep dreaming 😂😂😂

[@vishnukantsharma4582]

​@@indulekhasantosh9743ok kid

[@witty_reflections6]

​@@indulekhasantosh9743 mark your words I will come back here

[@Axiomatic75]

He sure has the potential to be no.1 one day. Personally I think Pragnananda has even more potential even though he's lower rated.

[@indulekhasantosh9743]

@@vishnukantsharma4582 seems like Indians didnt like my comment

[@gregarityNow]

Iskandaro: plays b4, loses anyway Agadmator: „there has been a disturbance in the force“

[@VijayThakurMD]

5:50 okay triggers my Google assistant 😂

[@pauldacus4590]

"Why would anyone lie on the internet?" OMG, I almost spit out what I was drinking!

[@smrtguy77777]

The irony of Gukesh surpassing Vishy using the Sicilian! 🤓

[@Suho1004]

"I didn't verify this, but I'm sure it's true. Why would anyone lie on the internet?" 😂 Never change, my friend. Never change.

[@iamtheiconoclast3]

"Why would anyone lie on the internet?" Sir, you are either wonderfully positive or brilliantly sarcastic, and I'm happy either way.

[@youngster273]

#suggestion wesley so, shak and nodirbek's games plz

[@Donnie_Uy]

"I'm sure this is true, why would anyone lie in the internet?" - I laughed out loud when hearing that lol

[@raghavkapoor2713]

#suggestion nihal game smothered mate

[@blackman7186]

Anand's legacy is diffrent from those of other top players. While being one of the best and not the best, Anand is someome who sprouted the game in an entire country all by himself. It could arguable be said that he's the father of indian chess.

[@samyabratamandal485]

Very happy for gukesh

[@bolte9093]

#suggestion nihal plays like tal

[@gauravmitra8091]

Nodirbek got knocked out in 2nd round wheras Gukesh enters world 10, many people used to put Nodirbek ahead of Gukesh, now where are those people?

[@Advaik8]

Gukesh is way better than Nodirbek bro we all know from starting when gukesh becomes 2nd youngest gm In history now 3rd

[@aaegatomondi]

We all r here. Nordikek is world no 2. Or I shud say HE will soon become world no2

[@linguarumperitus]

#suggestion Nodirbek v. Vahap is a surprising and a great game

[@cygnustsp]

That's an awesome photo of Misrat

[@pankajakshanramavallabhan4162]

#suggestion can emre vs wesley so, game 2 of round 2. One of the very tough endgames to play. Please cover this game. Even vishy found it really hard to understand that endgame

[@carltonascarf7694]

0:24 "Why would anyone lie on the internet" Made me laugh for a solid minute

[@reetam777]

Anand ... hardly plays and still in top 10 ... champagne stuff 😊 Great start Gukesh and hopefully he achieves and sustains far greater heights 👏

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

Whenever anand plays he does very well to stay at top defeating top players.

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

Yes

[@swaillidan5558]

In Bulgarian "gukam" means to coo ("gukash" being the verb conjugated with "you"), and with Gukesh being 17, I can't help but say "cooing baby goo goo ga ga" in Bulgarian every time Agad pronounces it D:

[@DSCH-PRASHANTBHAT]

Can't wait to see Gukesh vs Alireza in chess championship in final!!!

[@hosseinbeheshtian]

Alireza does not play in this tournament

[@DSCH-PRASHANTBHAT]

@@hosseinbeheshtian nh..I means I said...can't wait to see Gukesh VS Alireza in World chess championship final.....in future..not in World cup

[@ndnd7614]

Alireza has fashion design exams unfortunately.

[@ridhima_vlogs_]

True

[@priyanshagrawal164]

"why would someone lie on the internet" - the gentleman who had us believe that magnus retired from chess last April after loosing to some undercover doofus

[@sergemerto256]

Anand had to stop playing for young guns to take over😂I don't have iota of doubt that if Vishy wants to get back at #1 he can get it easily. But that being said, Gukesh is on a golden run. And the most happy person on him becoming India #1 will be Vishy himself🙂

[@Kratos099]

anand: finally i can retire

[@rjfrjf6121]

Gukesh is awesome. Great fight from Iskandarov too

[@surajsatpute1201]

congrats gukesh

[@sniffableandirresistble]

The World Champion is #4 in the rankings that really shows some problems with that title ❤

[@bitcointrade4610]

the moment i saw the news i went straight to agad . I knew my man agad would come and give us a visual treat

[@stevensurmin9773]

The audio in this video is superb.

[@loneranterism]

Nihal Sarin was allowed a smothered mate...it was a great game by him. Great gesture by tge opponent to allow it on board #suggestion

[@devashishpaul6036]

Number 1 for 37 years.. Anand you are a beast ❤

[@VishnuvardhanRengarajan-xu2fv]

#suggestion wesleyso vs carn round 2 fide world cup

[@decreasing_entropy3003]

Kf7 was a clutch move! It signals the king's march to c5! Very well calculated!

[@decreasing_entropy3003]

@@jocksteiner3566 😂😂😂

[@Nyxyz999]

I hope many gms will reach 2800 so magnus have a bigger chance to get to 2900

[@1982oldschool]

I like the thumbnail picture. It sums up Gukesh

[@tarunrathitra1158]

#suggestion show Nihal's game today

[@BandWagon1987]

#suggestion Can you do Vladimir Bagirov vs. Eduard Gufeld, USSR championship 1973 He called it his "Mona Lisa" and is a Kings Indian game. Would love to see you discuss it. Thanks!

[@e.jnsgjnslnkafhafwk]

awow right on time !

[@OperaGhost-jq8yz]

#suggestion Anton Korobov vs Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, 1-0, 2023 World Cup round 2.1

[@keremcalkilic1336]

#suggestion Emre Can vs Wesley So Round 2 Game 2. Amazing game with a very rare endgame of 2 bishops and 1 pawn vs 1 bishop and 2 pawns.

[@ziyad7600]

New era

[@josephvarghese682]

Meanwhile me waiting for NIHAL SARIN arc🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dirkhebgeennaamachter9056]

Nice one again, thank you. I was told some chess players eat spicy food Vindaloo curry

[@rickharold7884]

Excellent

[@praveenk3336]

#Suggestion Nihal's game Rook sacrifice and smothered mate

[@MuanawmaHnialum]

@6:22 what sound was that agad?

[@jessebrown8519]

5:42 - it IS lost for white after dark bishop to g3🤔

[@SohamShivoham]

Stay focused Gukesh

[@alahiri22]

Wow, what a "pause the video" moment!!! Agad is World's no. 1

[@Sam-qi2gw]

Is it just my phone or has the audio quality become bad? It sounds a little fuzzy now?

[@arumugamsubramanyam9250]

Last move is very interesting ❤❤❤

[@dhruvin2974]

When you come to know that there is a "D" in his name 🤯👒

[@Grannyknockers]

I’ve never seen somebody voluntarily give up an exchange and then have their initiative fizzle out that fast.

[@anantsinghal9489]

Agadmator 2023: Why would anyone lie on the internet? 😅

[@joeldick6871]

At 4:00, you say "with the pawn to f4, the position either gets blockaded or it forces Gukesh to play exf3 en passant, which he does. You don't have to do it; you could maybe try to re-maneuver the light-squared bishop over to this diagonal somehow, or you could just put the bishop on f6..." Wrong. You have to do en passant. It's part of the rules of chess.

[@himanshusharma914]

#suggestion Nihal sarin game which ended with a smothered mate

[@danielmartinez9452]

#suggestion, show a Iturrizaga game, his been playing really well.

[@DrizzztGR]

“Why would anyone lie on the internet” 😂😂😂

[@iecns89]

Hi antoine, can you cover the following games please: #FIDEWorldCup upset alert! 💥 20-year-old Singaporean grandmaster Tin Jingyao eliminated one of the top seeds and local hero Shakhriyar Mamedyarov!

[@alisterzarkar7163]

When white traded his black square Bishop with the Knight, that small advantage was enough to force the rest of this game, and dark squares were not usable for white. This demonstrates how far these guys are above almost all other humans in this game.

[@deanmcintyre4334]

Anand is the hashirama senju of indian chess

[@prithiviraj3348]

and Magnus is the sage of six paths

[@deanmcintyre4334]

@prithiviraj3348 nah magnus is like madara the sage of 6 paths is Paul morphy

[@johndeever]

I would NEVER play poker with agad, if only for the way he said “why would anyone lie on the Internet?” without even the faintest of winks.

[@WHAT-gm1xm]

What is the most important thing in chess and how to master in chess tips and strategy for beginner please my rating is 1300 and puzzle rating is 2270+ tell me best opening please and how to think ahead moves