THE HINDU (13.12.2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

THE HINDU (13.12.
2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
A legend, made
Gukesh is first among a cohort of young Indian chess geniuses to reach the pinnacle
Eighteen-year-old D. Gukesh has made history by becoming the 18th world chess champion, which will
make him the youngest to do so and emulating the doyen of Indian chess, Viswanathan Anand, the
only other Indian to achieve the honour. Gukesh managed his feat after a blunder made by the reigning
world champion, Ding Liren of China, on the 55th move, Rf2, in the 14th and final classical game of the
match. The game was headed towards a draw, but with Gukesh pressing for any advantage in a rook-
bishop-pawn endgame and having an extra pawn, it took just one misstep for Ding to lose his crown.
Ding was in poor form prior to the match but the Chinese GM proved his mettle by winning the first
game, setting up a strong contest. Gukesh won Game 4 to tie the match and after a series of draws,
Gukesh played an enterprising Game 11 to take the lead; Ding fought back brilliantly to tie the match
again with a strong win in Game 12. The strategies of both players were evident. Gukesh played strong
openings and exhibited tenacity in trying to gain advantages in near equal positions as the games
progressed. Ding’s plan seemed to be to secure a stalemate in the classical games and to drag the
match into the shorter rapid and if need be, blitz formats, and to use his strength in terms of
experience. Sticking to his strategy of pushing through equal positions, Gukesh had the last laugh.
The Chennai-born Grandmaster’s mental toughness and wisdom beyond his age have been his calling
card. His steady rise was due to his dedication and his accelerated path to glory was helped by the
work done by his seconds — Gukesh revealed their names only after the match — besides the
mentoring by GM Anand’s WestBridge Anand Chess Academy. His versatile game, built on an innate
ability to calculate moves deeply on the board, kept him in good stead against his more experienced
opponent. The surge of young Indian talent to the top echelons of world chess in recent years —
compatriot GMs Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa are in the top 15 along with Gukesh — raised
expectations of another Indian world champion in chess. The youngsters have pushed each other to
do their best. Gukesh won a strong Candidates tournament to emerge as Ding’s challenger and his
prowess was evident following his individual gold winning performances in the Chennai and Budapest
Chess Olympiads, the latter being India’s first gold in the team event. His next frontier would be to
reach the heights scaled by the world’s strongest chess player, Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh becoming the
world champion would also motivate his Indian compatriots and will add a fillip to the growth of
modern chess as a sport and vocation in the country of its birth.
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MEANINGS OF DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR USAGE
1. Cohort (N): A group of people with a shared characteristic. [స , ల వరం]

Syn: Group, Team, Band, Faction
Ant: Opponent, Enemy, Adversary, Rival
Eg: The mayor and his cohorts have abused their positions of power.
2. Pinnacle (N): The most successful point. [ ఖర ]

Syn: Peak, Apex, Acme, Zenith
Ant: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Depth
Eg: He had reached the pinnacle of his career.
3. Emulate (V): To copy someone’s behaviour. [అ క ం ట]

Syn: Imitate, Copy, Mirror, Follow
Ant: Ignore, Neglect, Differ, Oppose
Eg: They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
4. Doyen (N): The most respected person in a field. [ షవ ]

Syn: Expert, Veteran, Master
Ant: Novice, Beginner, Amateur
Eg: He is the doyen of the profession.
5. Mettle (N): Vigour and strength of spirit. [ దన , ర ]

Syn: Bravery, Caliber, Courage
Ant: Cowardice, Timidity, Weakness
Eg: The team showed their mettle in the second half.
6. Tenacity (N): The quality of not giving up something easily. [ధృఢత ం]

Syn: Diligence, Stubbornness, Determination
Ant: Cowardice, Fear, Idleness
Eg: You have to admire the tenacity of these two guys.
7. Stalemate (N): A disagreement. [ ప షంభన]

Syn: Deadlock, Gridlock, Impasse
Ant: Advance, Headway, Progress
Eg: The budget debate ended in a stalemate.
8. Versatile (Adj): Able to adapt. [బ ఖ]

Syn: Adaptable, All-round, Resourceful
Ant: Limited, Fixed, Inflexible
Eg: He stood out as one of the game’s most versatile athletes.
9. Prowess (N): Skill or expertise in a field. [ ణ ]
Syn: Ability, Aptitude, Dexterity, Excellence
Ant: Failure, Inability, Lack
Eg: He plays down his own sprinting prowess.
IDIOMS AND PHRASES:

1. Last laugh: To succeed at something after being doubted.
[గ౦దర ౦ బయటప నత తక ఆనందం]
Eg: We’ll have the last laugh when they learn we got the contract.
2. Keep in good stead: To be useful or helpful to someone or something.

[మం ం ట]
Eg: His language skills will stand him in good stead when he is travelling.
3. Add a fillip: Something that causes an improvement by adding excitement, interest or

encouragement. [ఒకప రణ న ]
Eg: The new infrastructure projects will give a welcome fillip to the construction sector.
PARAPHRASING OF THE EDITORIAL IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE
D. Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old,
following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, the only other Indian to achieve this feat. Gukesh's
victory came after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a tense 14-game classical match.
The decisive moment occurred in the final game when Ding blundered on the 55th move (Rf2),
allowing Gukesh to convert a slight advantage into a historic win. The match was fiercely contested,
with Ding taking the lead after Game 1, only for Gukesh to equalize in Game 4. While Gukesh gained
the lead after Game 11, Ding leveled the score with a win in Game 12, making the final game the
decider. Gukesh's strategy of pushing for opportunities in seemingly equal positions ultimately paid
off, while Ding's approach of forcing the match into shorter formats failed to yield the desired results.
Gukesh's success is a result of his mental fortitude, strategic precision, and remarkable composure for
his age. His rise to the top was accelerated by the support of the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy
and a skilled team of chess "seconds" whose identities were revealed only after his win. His success
had been building for years, with standout performances at the Candidates tournament and individual
gold medal victories in the Chennai and Budapest Chess Olympiads. Gukesh’s triumph also signifies a
broader rise of Indian chess, as he is part of a new generation of prodigies that includes Grandmasters
Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa, who are also ranked among the world's top players. This new
wave of talent has fostered healthy competition, pushing each player to reach new heights and
ensuring that India's presence in global chess remains strong and dynamic.
Gukesh's world title win represents a transformative moment for Indian chess, shifting it from reliance
on one iconic player to a collective of rising stars. His victory will inspire a new generation of chess
enthusiasts and strengthen India's position as a global chess powerhouse. As he now looks ahead,
Gukesh will face the challenge of matching or surpassing the achievements of Magnus Carlsen, widely
regarded as the world's strongest chess player. His victory also signals the growing influence of India
on the global chess stage, encouraging more young players to pursue the sport as a serious career
option. With Gukesh leading the charge and other young talents close behind, Indian chess is poised
for a new golden era of excellence and global dominance.
MATCH THE FOLLOWING:
1) Doyen a) Courage
2) Stalemate b) Team
3) Cohort c) Impasse
4) Mettle d) Veteran
Key: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a.

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THE HINDU (13.12.

2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

1. Cohort (N): A group of people with a shared characteristic. [స , ల వరం]

2. Pinnacle (N): The most successful point. [ ఖర ]

3. Emulate (V): To copy someone’s behaviour. [అ క ం ట]

4. Doyen (N): The most respected person in a field. [ షవ ]

5. Mettle (N): Vigour and strength of spirit. [ దన , ర ]

6. Tenacity (N): The quality of not giving up something easily. [ధృఢత ం]

7. Stalemate (N): A disagreement. [ ప షంభన]

8. Versatile (Adj): Able to adapt. [బ ఖ]

IDIOMS AND PHRASES:

2. Keep in good stead: To be useful or helpful to someone or something.

3. Add a fillip: Something that causes an improvement by adding excitement, interest or

PARAPHRASING OF THE EDITORIAL IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE

MATCH THE FOLLOWING:

Key: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a.

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