“Proud of him” D Gukesh's grandfather on cloud nine after his win against Carlsen in Norway Chess

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Chennai, June 2, 2025 (ANI): After World Chess Championship D Gukesh defeated former World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the 6th round of the Norway Chess 2025, D Gukesh's grandfather Shankar Raju on June 2 said that they felt proud of him. He also said that this is one of the proudest moments beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. “We are very proud of him. He is improving day by day. His aim is to become number 1. This is one of the proudest moments beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen...,” said Shankar Rajesh. “That's natural. One of the major achievements for Gukesh is that he has now beaten Magnus Carlsen as well. There is no pressure on him now. He will be relaxed and he will be practising...,” he added.

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00:00We are very proud of him. Now he is improving day by day. His aim is to become number one.

00:11How will he be in his house? Have you been training him?

00:17That's all. We know all about him. This is one of the proudest moments, beating Magnus.

00:24Why do you see that when Magnus was hitting his table? What was your feeling when you saw that Magnus?

00:32Yes, we are very proud. One of the major, he is not being achieved so far. Now he has beaten Magnus also.

00:48So there is no pressure on him.

00:50And particularly how you felt that Magnus lost the match and he lost the control?

00:58That's natural.

01:01How is Gugish in house?

01:04He will be relaxed only. He will be practicing and he will be relaxed only.

01:11You had a call with him after the match?

01:13No, no, no. We don't disturb him during the tournament.

01:16He will be patient again.

01:18We are sleeping well.

01:19He will be relaxed.

01:21But he wants to finish his cell, we will stay together.

01:22We will have a moment.

01:24It's beautiful.

01:26We have a moment.

01:27We will have a moment.

01:29The thing is, I guess, that's what I guess.

01:31Right?

01:33I guess I'm afraid that the game is not going to be a moment.

01:35We will have a moment.

01:37Do you see all the expectations?

01:39What are we feeling when we're here?

01:40I might be feeling today.

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