Gukesh’s second Keymer in awe of India’s growing chess talent pool

Shrivathsan.S@timesofindia.com August 05, 2025
Chennai: D Gukesh, the youngest world champion, is seen as a role model for prodigious chess talents who are working their way to the top. Gukesh’s rapid rise has impacted many a player, with world No. 21 Vincent Keymer being one of them. The 20- yearold, hailing from Germany, took key lessons from close quarters when he worked as a second for the ‚Indian prince‘ before