India’s chess sensation, 18-year-old D Gukesh, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest world chess champion. In a nail-biting 14-game finale held in Singapore, Gukesh defeated China’s reigning champion Ding Liren with a score of 7.5-6.5, bringing the prestigious title back to India.
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Expressing his joy, Gukesh remarked, “I am just living my dream.” His chess aspirations were inspired by the 2013 World Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. “When I saw Magnus and Vishy Sir in the Glass Room, I dreamed of being there with the Indian flag next to me. Today, that dream is reality,” Gukesh said.
The victory sparked a flood of congratulations from around the world. Billionaire Elon Musk joined the chorus, tweeting his admiration for the young champion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar also hailed the achievement. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a ₹5 crore reward for Gukesh, calling it a “monumental achievement.”
Chess legend Garry Kasparov applauded Gukesh’s triumph, saying, “He has summitted the highest peak of all: making his mother happy.”
From idolizing Viswanathan Anand to achieving his goal of bringing the world title back to India, Gukesh’s feat cements his status as a global chess icon.
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