One of the key figures behind D Gukesh's record-setting title in the FIDE World Chess Championship is the renowned mental-conditioning coach, Paddy Upton. Upton has worked with some of India's top athletes, including the Indian Cricket Team during the 2011 World Cup and the senior men's hockey team before the Olympics. Now, he has played a crucial role in Gukesh's historic success at the FIDE World Chess Championship.