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    Anand Mahindra hails gentleman Gukesh for taking Board 4 at Chess Olympiad
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    Anand Mahindra Hails 'gentleman' Gukesh For Taking Board 4 At Chess Olympiad

    By IANS News September 19, 2026 • 14:50 PM View: 198
    Chess World Champion Gukesh: Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra hailed reigning Chess World Champion Gukesh D for his decision to play on Board 4 at the ongoing Chess Olympiad, calling him an "officer and a gentleman".

    Gukesh was placed at the fourth board for the tournament with R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin taking the top three boards. Hailing the 20-year-old world champion, Mahindra wrote on X, "If you want a masterclass in what it means to be a true team player, this is it. Gukesh, you are an officer and a gentleman."

    "You embody what I hope will come to be seen as quintessential Indian virtues: Humility always, aggression when needed," he added while sharing Gukesh's interview video.

    TAGS Anand Mahindra Chess Olympiad Mahindra Group Chess World Champion Gukesh Arjun Erigaisi
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