India’s D Gukesh during the 14th game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 against China’s Ding Liren, in Singapore, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo)
Just as he had promised during the course of his 14 matches at the FIDE Chess World Championships, newly crowned king of world chess D Gukesh revealed his winning team in Singapore on Thursday at the press conference.
His assembled Avengers included Grzrgorz Gajewski, his trainer for a considerable time. Alongside were 3 other Polish GMs Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Jan Krzysztof Duda and Jan Klimkowski.
“Yes, I would love to (reveal now). Firstly, Gajewski. He has been my trainer for the past two years, he is someone who just works tirelessly for me,” he started and applauded his trainer, presumably standing at a distance in the media room.
“Since Paddy is here, I’d like to mention him. He has been a huge support for me the last six months in preparation for this Championships. He’s not part of my chess team, but he has been a very important person in my journey,” he said, thanking Paddy in front of him, saying he was glad to have him here.
Gukesh then named Wojtaszek, saying he was there for the Candidates too. Then came a cheer as he announced Pentala Harikrishna’s name. “He has also been with me for the whole Candidates to World Championships journey. Vincent Keymer then joined the team for this match. Jan-Krzysztof Duda was also there for the Candidates, but more as a playing partner. But this time he helped us in a couple of training camps.”
During Candidates, Jan Klimkowski was helping Gajewski, assisting him with the prep. I’d also like to thank him, we haven’t had the chance to thank him personally, right now will be a good time after coming all the way,” he added.
And finally, with a big smile. “Vishy sir was not officially a part of the team but we all know his support. He attended one of the training camps, he was also helping remotely for a few sessions. Every single one of them worked their a**es off,” he chuckled. “I can’t thank them enough. I’d not have been here without every one of them. We’ll get on a call and celebrate like crazy now. The guys are together in Spain’s Malaga right now, really looking forward to talking to them.”
Gukesh’s team:
(Poland) Grzegorz Gajewski
(Poland) Radosław Wojtaszek
(India) Pentala Harikrishna
(Germany) Vincent Keymer
(Poland) Jan-Krzysztof Duda
(Poland) Jan Klimkowski
(South Africa) Paddy Upton (mental trainer)
(India) Vishy Anand (mentor)
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