Gukesh's win against Ding Liren in the third game of the World Chess Championship continues the rich tradition where India's Grandmasters have never been bogged down despite an early setback.

Falling to defeat in the first game of the World Chess Championship with white pieces would have been enough to rattle anybody’s confidence. But not Gukesh's.

Just as the World Championship heads into its first rest day, Gukesh's win is significant, both in its manner and its timing.