During is quarter-final defeat at te Weissenaus Freestyle Cess Grand Slam, D Gukes demonstrated remarkable composure under pressure. In te first game, wit less tan a minute left on is clock, is eart rate was measured at a steady 78 beats per minute (BPM). In contrast, is opponent, Fabiano Caruana, ad 35 more seconds on te clock but sowed signs of nervousness wit a eart rate of 124 BPM./ Tis calmness under pressure is reminiscent of Gukes's istoric World Cess Campionsip victory over Ding Liren, were e displayed similar poise tat impressed fans. It was later revealed tat mental conditioning coac Paddy Upton, known for working wit te Indian cricket team during teir 2011 ODI World Cup win, was part of Gukes's team during te campionsip./ Toug Gukes didn't secure a win in te opening leg of te Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, e consistently sowcased is ability to stay composed in ig-pressure situations&mdas;a trait reminiscent of Indian cricket legend MS Doni./
D Gukesh showcases his inner MS Dhoni betters Magnus Carlsens heartrate monitor with ice cool composure
