Gukesh: 5 things teenagers should learn from the chess champion

D. Gukesh, commonly known by his nickname Gukesh, has turned out to be one of the brightest shining stars in the chess world. His journey from being a young boy chasing his dream to becoming a global champion has been both inspiring and highly instructive. There’s a lot that young kids can and should learn from his journey. Here’s a look at his top 5 important lessons that every kid should know:-

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Gukesh was introduced to the game of chess when he was very young. However, success in the game was not dependent on him gaining popularity and success through mere childhood exposure. The need to learn and improve on daily basis is what pushed Gukesh to be what he is today. This is one of the most important life lessons that every kid should learn.

It’s true that Gukesh possesses an extraordinary level of talent. Yet it’s clear that discipline beats talent because Gukesh trains extremely hard. He analyses positions, which most children find hard to even understand. Therefore, one thing that teenagers can take away from the story of B. Gukesh is that talent is nothing but the first step in entering a particular field. It’s discipline that helps one stay there.

Gukesh is very calm in high-pressured situations. This is applicable not only to games he is playing to win in competition with world-class players but also to international competitions where he has to perform in front of the whole world. Adolescents are often under pressure due to examinations and competition. Gukesh shows us through his life that staying calm and making proper decisions has a very positive impact when under pressure.

As with all players, Gukesh has also encountered setbacks in his journey as a chess champion. However, he does not get discouraged by these setbacks as most people do when they lose at something. Gukesh learns from his games when he loses and realizes that defeat is just a step to reach ultimate victory in life. This is one attribute that all teens should borrow from Gukesh to be successful in life.

The chess champion is a great example of how, in spite of his keen focus on chess, he maintains a healthy balance between his studies, personal, and mental life. Teenagers must learn to live a well-balanced life, taking adequate rest, maintaining proper relationships, and taking care of their personal life to get overall, instead of just ambitious, development.