D Gukesh reveals nightmare start before Viswanathan Anand's words saved him: 'Overconfident, played horribly'

D Gukesh reveals nightmare start before Viswanathan Anand's words saved him: 'Overconfident, played horribly'

 09:02 29/08/2025

D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, revealed that Viswanathan Anand's advice helped him recover after a poor start in Singapore. The 19-year-old admitted overconfidence led to a loss in the opening game, serving as a wake-up call. He revealed the 'pep talk' that gave him perspective and ultimately led to victory.
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