NEW DELHI: In March 2022, D Gukesh was rated 2614. Five months on, he has a live Elo rating of 2719. This fascinatingly quick journey of 105 ELO points showcases just how good the 16-year-old's recent run of form has been.
If one wanted further proof, his unbeaten record at the Chess Olympiad being currently held at Mahabalipuram offers it in abundance. Playing on the top board for India B, Gukesh has amassed six wins in six matches and the eyes of the chess world are on him.
Gukesh started off with victories against IMs Omran Al Hosani and Kalle Kiik, and then has kept the streak going against GMs Nico Georgiadis, Daniele Vocaturo, Alexei Shirov, and Gabriel Sargissian. Of these names, Shirov stands out. Not just because of his silver hair but also because of his reputation as one of the most aggressive players in the world. The manner in which Gukesh absorbed the aggression, baited him, and then triumphed, made several greats sit up and take notice.
"My strategy was to provoke him, and being an aggressive player, he could not resist aggressive moves, ones which I anticipated," Gukesh said after the win on Tuesday.
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