Indian chess reached a historic milestone as D Gukesh was crowned the 2024 World Chess Champion, becoming the youngest undisputed champion ever. This remarkable achievement also marks him as the 18th World Champion in chess history. Gukesh’s rise to the top has been strongly supported by the WestBridge-Anand Chess Academy (WACA), a collaboration between WestBridge Capital and legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
Celebration Event in Bengaluru
To honor this monumental victory, WestBridge Capital is hosting a special event on January 5, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Auditorium, Bengaluru. The program will begin at 4 PM IST and is open to all chess enthusiasts. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand, and key members of Team Gukesh.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live on ChessBase India’s YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to join the celebration.
Gukesh’s triumph not only brings glory to Indian chess but also inspires a new generation of players to dream big.
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