Vidit Gujrathi: "Without a doubt, this is the highlight of my career so far!"

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Huge congrats to my boy Vidit!!

[@Rishabh_gaurav]

🎉🎉🎉

[@ranjankgp2024]

When will we see another collab with Vidit? 😊

[@anthonypham7563]

Getting seven wins out of eleven against an average field of over 2650 is insane! Congrats Vidit!

[@MrSirBoastAlot]

I slowed down when you said average 👀

[@anthonypham7563]

@@MrSirBoastAlot Yeah I meant like the average rating 😅

[@akshaynatu9365]

My man VD owned the big stage! This was in the making! Since the lockdown we've followed him, seen his journey and now he's up there where he belongs! VD OP!

[@erichgerber251]

How sympathetic this guy is 😊 Authentic, cordial, humble

[@SebinMatthew]

A lot of people showed negativity towards vidit after the youngsters started stealing the show. I am glad vidit kept his nerve through this negativity and managed to prove that he’s consistently been a super gm and india no 2 for a long time and he’s just as good as the youngsters

[@subhrajyoti1]

This made me cry ❤ He represents our generation, family oriented, humble yet determined. Rooting for Vidit in Candidates ❤

[@StevenStJohn-kj9eb]

The Candidates is shaping up to be a really fun mix of players. Happy for Vidit... what a great player and he's kind of been in the shadow of his countrymen lately.

[@seanhunter111]

Man fantastic result. He showed so much character to come back from losing the first round and stay strong and play fantastic chess throughout. He did everything from very attacking games to long, accurate, Magnus-style grinds like the last round. Such a great tournament. I was really rooting for Fabi, but am delighted that Vidit won. Really worthy winner and it’s fabulous to have the Indian players breaking through to the candidates. Happy Diwali dude. Richly deserved success.

[@ChessSaga]

Congrats Vidit! I hope this will be a breakthrough moment in his career. He has been 2700 Rated for a long time and it just shocks me that he don't get invitations to big tournament. Today in his interview he mentioned this problem. That has been a major roadblock in his career. I guess some elite tournament organizer might be reading this comment and I would recommend them to give him the invitations to their tournament, This will not only bring the dynamics in the tournament but please be aware of the kind of Indian audience Vidit can bring. All the Best Vidit.

[@jeecracker8955]

Oh yeah how tf they forget the power of 1.4B peoples🤣🤣

[@georgeray649]

Bro one doubt, did Vidit get a candidate spot? Sorry man I was watching the worldcup. Could not update myself bro.

[@jeecracker8955]

@@georgeray649 yeah vidit got into candidates So far 3 indians are already there Vaishali in women candidates Vd pragg in open candidates Most likely either Anish or gukesh will qualify too Anish has better chances So for sure i will have 4 players to enjoy candidates Last time i had 2 radja and anish lol

[@georgeray649]

Bro yess Vidit did qualify bro😊. Your comment was great which was I thought of asking you. India into the semis bro❤

[@georgeray649]

@@jeecracker8955 thank you bro

[@TheSlogToCowCorner]

This is so great to see. He really is an impressive young man, and so well spoken. It makes me so happy to see him do well. This Englishman will be rooting for him in the candidates. Happy Diwali!

[@namikazeswapnil671]

Happy Diwali

[@michelcharbonnier7603]

I was rooting for Vincent Keymer, but what a great, nice and humble human being and what deserving winner of the Grand Swiss. Congrats Vidit, greeting from Germany!

[@andrewmilner-white9988]

Congratulations Vidit!! A very genuine and humble winner. Will be rooting for you in the Candidates.

[@markushornung7835]

All these indian chess players have such a wholesome personality. And they always think of their family, parents. It is good to see that.

[@JaiSriRam801]

Seeing Vidit bhai succeed made me so happy🧡🧡

[@JaiSriRam801]

Hare Rama, What a Proud moment this is! Huge Congratulations to Vidit Santosh Gujrathi🥇⭐️You made Billion people proud🧡May Bhagwan keep showering his blessings upon you🙏😊🧡

[@stephencampbell2018]

Only a billion?

[@Ignotuspv]

​@@stephencampbell2018Yeah cause the other hundred of billion poor Indian is more interesting in fulfill their stomach, than over proud on these chess things 😂

[@arghodas6254]

​@stephencampbell2018 billion because India has a billion or 1.4 billion people.

[@DnyanX1]

​@@stephencampbell2018yes only a Billion! The rest are Terrorists!

[@24jithu24]

You’re a hindu right?

[@MatteoGariglio]

So happy for Vidit! So well deserved. Congratulations Vidit!

[@CrescentRollCarl]

My favorite player. Much love from the US Vidit. Congratulations!

[@kennethwoods6525]

There's no way I could be that calm after such a career-defining win! 🔥

[@youtubeaddict231]

Finally!!! This man truly deserved this win. Best of luck to him for all future tournaments and Happy Diwali.

[@kentlofgren]

Good looking winner with a genuine smile and a role model. Congratulations, GM Gujrathi, winner of the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament 2023.

[@emanuelrosenthal4271]

It's not just he had to come back from losing the first round. He came back from losing the first round after almost getting the Candidate spot in the Fide World Cup. I'm not a big Vidit fan but it's very just he gets this spot.

[@badrinarayanb3140]

It's always a pleasure listening to Vidit's interviews!!❤️

[@shaunakbhalerao350]

So so happy for VD ...this has been long time coming...well done vd Bhai you deserve it and all the best for the Candidates...🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@riaarora3126]

Congratulations Vidit, when I first started following chess in lockdown, it was watching you and I have been hoping for you to shine, it has long been coming, well done.

[@namikazeswapnil671]

Same

[@marcosclaudio1729]

what a fantastic tournament by Vidit, the indian guys and girls are very very strong .

[@jeecracker8955]

Finally i can say vidit is #1😍😍 I can die peacefully now😊😊

[@haggaisimon7748]

When I look at these people I feel amazement. Such a brain power. Huge. I am math PhD, game theorist. I have played chess all my life and my rating is around 1600-1800. I have a good memory and fast hands, but I am not even near these guys with their encyclopedic knowledge.

[@hulkboy2084]

You just need to train more... And train right... Self learning will only get you so far, especially in chess... just use the prep the top players train on...don't reinvent the wheel from scratch... Use what we have... And improve on it...

[@Interspirituality]

Ah yes, fast hands, the most useful deadly weapon in chess

[@siramkknight8444]

What a great run For Vidit, Bravo!!! dude been playing great chess since the world cup where he reached the semi finals.. Look at him now, Candidates baby.. Indian chess lets gooooo

[@byomkeshholmes4944]

Big Fan VD bhaiya🎉🎉🎉🎉 You are the best ... Routed for you from day 1

[@billprovince8759]

Awesome performance! Totally amazing!

[@pavanpatil3956]

Finally my man did it❤.Finally hardwork pays off. More glory to you enjoy your day 🎉

[@thechuckberryfan98]

I’ve got to say Congratulations to this guy, and today I learn your name Vidit. I often see this guy in Dina’s content and now it’s clear that she associates herself with excellence. Well done for this success in 2023, I’d love to see your games and how you play, and, I also like how you handled these questions. I’ll keep an open eye for your content moving forwards - well done 😊

[@AshishGusain17]

Congrats VD🎉

[@JJBA1000B]

Congrats Vidit 💐🎉you are the most charismatic chess player

[@dmsalomon]

I'm happy that he won, you can tell he's a really nice guy!

[@rahulkrmandal4458]

Connection with vidit is so strong his win feel like own

[@jayantsingh14]

Congratulations to Vidit ❤️

[@arghodas6254]

Sort of early, but happy dieali Vidit! Had faith you could do it.

[@MrJustin-MiniLessons]

Amazing result!!!! Go Vidit!!!!

[@panodilatestlivefun]

Vidit, you beauty!! What a playa!!

[@karanarora1468]

Heartly Congratulations Champ 🏅🏅You are true inspiration! Youngsters have lot to learn from you. The way you hold nerve till the end of the game. The level 0f patience you show is incredible 👍

[@raulmontanari4387]

Of all the Indian players Vidit always seemed to me the nicest person, so I'm very glad for him!

[@adilahmed3955]

Congratulations Vidit. Way to go.

[@divyanshiverma2970]

Our Vidit, our pride...❤❤❤

[@Mihisara_fernando]

What a quality player…so happy for you ♥️🔥

[@mikem668]

Really nice guy. Best of luck.

[@Symbioticism]

he seems like a very sympathetic character

[@tecTitus]

When the stars align and Magnus is not there, others may shine. Congrats Vidit!

[@riyabagdiya9835]

Feels like we won❤

[@pvamsit]

Vidit is such a well spoken lad💘

[@khoshow]

This is isane. Congratulations Vidit!!

[@riyabagdiya9835]

Congratulationsssss VD🎉🎉🎉 Super proud🏆🏆

[@shreyas5886]

What a tremendous show of character, courage and confidence from Vidit! So so happy for him. He has had so many agonizing moments in critical games that always left him one small step short of the absolute elite (2750+ players) in chess. But he thoroughly deserves this win. Hope that the Candidates prep and experience can propel him to the next level, and that he plays on as a top ten player in the years to come.

[@ashrobinson4604]

Well deserved, congratulations to Vidit!

[@dr.deepakgore1079]

Congratulations Vidit , proud moment for us and all Indians 🌷🌷🌷

[@bramganapathy350]

I am a fan of you vidit

[@pbezunartea]

Congratulations Vidit! Well deserved!

[@khandujamanish]

So proud of you VD you deserve this Many Congratulations !!

[@sdaiwepm]

Sometimes the nice guys do finish first!

[@conradbo1]

Congratulations on winning the tournament. You are a great champion.

[@AnSfee]

So Happy for you VD 😊

[@hosiahjones]

Let's go Vidit! Punish all the "casual fans" committing the chess crime of overlooking you & looking past you going straight to the Indian teenagers. Vidit is Indian #2, and will be for a long time. Let me repeat. Vidit is the real Indian #2. LET'S GO!!!!!

[@hosiahjones]

And the 14yo American-Indian is about to smoke all the Indian teenagers. GET READY! 😂😂😂

[@morgoth8815]

Even rn he is India no 3. Though he has the benefit of experience on other young players.

[@hosiahjones]

@@morgoth8815 Bad comment, really bad comment. One singular moment in time is not relevant. Vidit is the real Indian #2. PERIOD!

[@morgoth8815]

@@hosiahjones I was just telling you what is actually the ranking in terms of elo rating. I don't know which made up rating system you are using for the ranks. And being down in rank is not an insult. He just was in a bad form and now he is in a good form and hence his rating is improving. And whoever is in the 2nd deserves to be there because they were in good form. What you feel as the rankings are does not matter. I am a huge fan of Vidit and been following all his content and matches more than you as I am actually a casual chess tournament player. But being a fan does not make me delusional or illogical. And there is no such thing as real indian rankings.

[@hosiahjones]

@@morgoth8815 One moment Gukesh was 2750 and now he is barely above 2700 and now Gukesh is Indian #5. Let me repeat. One single moment in time is not relevant. Vidit has proved Indian #2 for a very long time, and listen to this son, unless and until the teenagers clearly and significantly surpass him for an extended period of time, Vidit will claim and retain his rightful throne as Indian #2. This will continue to be the truth for a long time. You do not anoint rookies to the top. Rookies have to earn it. Stop making excuses for rookies. Honor the man who has proven strength and valor over a long period of time. 👑👑👑 #1 Vishy #2 Vidit #3 teenage rookies

[@lackoflove2803]

congratz vidit.

[@shackledore]

Congrats man! You deserve it!

[@cricket5179]

Congrats Vidit !!

[@vineetpandey8604]

Finally he has done it cong.vidit❤❤😊

[@XerxesGammon200]

Congratulations 🎊

[@percybyssheshelly]

Great win by Vidit especially after losing in the first round. The Swiss gambit pays off.

[@p.jhodeflea789]

What a pleasant person. And he looks totally normal,lol, which la not the case of other top young players...

[@missared67]

THIS LADY WHO JUMPED ON VIDIT IN INDIAN TOURNAMENT SHOULD BE HAPPY NOW, SHE HAS CRUSH ON HIM ;DDDDD

[@Mathematica1729]

Which lady?

[@sarthakmozumder2466]

​@@Mathematica1729in kolkata ,tata steel rapid and blitz

[@Mathematica1729]

@@sarthakmozumder2466 ohh

[@datdudeinred]

I hope the security in Toronto is kept in check considering all the khalistani seperatists & terrorists in Canada.

[@abhijitsinha1564]

Vd Vd Vd.. Let's go ❤

[@netra6970]

Congrats VD

[@titusa04]

He played the Round 1 gambit and won the whole thing. VD OP.

[@rishabhsingh6388]

Congratulations Bhai

[@manudasmd]

Proud of you vidit 😊

[@journosketch]

congrats Vidit

[@svisves]

Vidit showed class; after he missed it last time and then he went thru a bit of a slump people started to wonder if was becoming a Wei Yi or Artemiev! Luckily he showed he has it to go much farther yet!! Very happy for him!

[@ShobhanBhattacharjee]

Vidit finally getting what he deserves.. I'm so happy for him 🥹

[@whooaaapppp]

Congrats !

[@shreyaskrishna6038]

What makes it more special is that vidit lost the very first match...from there to win the tournament is just amazing

[@bramganapathy350]

great Vidit

[@jimmyfuckthechainofcommand4332]

Incredible grit. Congrats to Vidit. He won every game he needed to.

[@manujakulkarni9981]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@ganesankrishnamurthy8658]

VG is very good. ❤

[@wernerschacht7642]

"Loseing the first round is a good storyline"

[@saeidk736]

congrats vidit :D

[@Thexaxisacademy2023]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Shaliniyedub-tz7bi]

❤VD op

[@007ATMARAM]

Come on 💪💪

[@dieselCric]

Well done Vidit …

[@tanishka5681]

♥♥♥♥♥

[@edddo4314]

Maybe he'd win the world cup as well if not that game against STOCKFISH in the 1/4f.

[@hisdudeness690]

Imagine being in late 20s and called old! Chess is brutal.

[@jp55911]

He kind of looks like Pedro pascal

[@paraspatankar4739]

❤❤

[@PeaceFORever-]

Couple of Months you were low, losing alot of rating . Very happy for you vidit.. May this tournament win, give you confidence in winning candidates . I see alot of less stress in you . Congratulations ✌️

[@cskwillreturn2473]

he has to thank his friend Anish

[@যুগান্তেরকবি]

Vidit bro stop giving interview, Anish is missing you 🥲

[@যুগান্তেরকবি]

Those who have seen the x post , will get it😂

[@tanmaysingh3675]

Man he represents the best of us !!!! Humble, meditator, resilient !!!