Chennai: English Grandmaster and Comments David Howell Knows what is the meaning of being a unique, to be ‘next big thing’. Hell, who became the youngest Britain to win the GM title in 2007, a record in 16 – a record that he held by 2024 – also knows what comes later. Weight of expectations, fighting away from quiet board, test to stay in power.
This is a test De gukesh Now face. At the age of 18, he conquered 64 classes, which became the youngest world chess Champion. But if it is one thing to reach the top, then stay there is another. With every claimant now studying his game, the road ahead will only be difficult.
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Three -time British chess champion and a former Wondkind, Hawl, has seen the priests growing and falling. They dominate for a few years, while others uproot under pressure. To separate Gukesh, Howell believes that he is not only his talent but his strong mentality.
During a chat with Toi, the 34-year-old Havel, who recently joined the Magnus Carlsen (co-founder) app ‘Tech Tech’, said that Gukesh is doing “all the right things” to flourish at the highest level.
“Gukesh is the best surrounded, and he is doing all the right things. I should accept it, I did not expect him to be hurry.
Howell said, “I don’t have much advice for him, but to have only one attitude: be grounded, be curious, and focus on reform rather than title, press, or pressure. He feels that there are right people around him, and it is important for good effects.”
The world of chess has grown up, which a thing knew. Today’s priests have structured coaching, training camps and financial support, things that were never Hawell.
“I think it’s great for this Indian generation because they push each other. In England, I was lucky to get an opportunity, but really anyone was lucky to pursue me.
And Hawell is right, Gukesh is not alone. R Pragnanandha and Arjun Erigasi are among the stars running India’s chess boom, which continuously challenge each other to higher heights. Recently, Pragg defeated Gukesh in the Tata Steel Chess Tie-Brekers in the Netherlands, Vijak on Zee. Hawell sees wave effects spreading beyond India.
“Turkey is taking inspiration from India. Two Turkish youth are already more than 2600. If they follow the Indian model: structured training, meditation and discipline. They will soon reach the top as well.”
What is the growth of India’s meteorite? “I don’t think it is just a factor; it is a combination of things. Vishi (Vishwanathan Anand) was a catalyst, stopping and inspiring a generation. But then suddenly, you had a network of coaches, and chess with platforms such as India, working with Sagar Shah (founder of Chessbase).”
‘On the mission to make chess a spectator game’:
Howell has stepped away from chess more than once, but his passion for the game keeps him back. So far, their focus is on making chess more visible and accessible. With ‘Tech Tech’, he sees the opportunity to use technology and take the game to a wider audience.
“It is my main passion to spread the word chess. Technology has shown us that the horizons are even more widespread. That is why I joined the tech tech – to help make chess more accessible, not only for serious players, but for all.
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