Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 18, secured the World Chess Championship title on Thursday when he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore. He achieved this victory by clinching the final and ultimate classical sport.
Asserting the event, the Worldwide Chess Federation (FIDE) introduced on X that Gukesh had develop into “the YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION in historical past”. This adopted Ding’s resignation in a gripping endgame that many anticipated would conclude in a draw.
Overcome with emotion, Gukesh burst into tears, burying his face in his palms upon realising his new title.
Liren, 32, slumped over the desk after noticing a vital endgame blunder. This error supplied Gukesh with the profitable alternative.
The viewing rooms close to the enjoying enviornment erupted in cheers. Jubilant followers, comprising many Indians who had travelled to witness the match and native Singaporeans of Indian descent, celebrated Gukesh’s victory.
Gukesh’s win surpasses the earlier document held by Russia’s Garry Kasparov, who claimed the title at 22. Gukesh has achieved this feat on the age of 18.
He has develop into the second Indian to carry the World Chess Championship title, following within the footsteps of five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand.
Gukesh’s victory in sport 14 resulted in a ultimate rating of seven.5 in opposition to Ding’s 6.5. This cemented his distinctive rise to chess stardom. He had already develop into the youngest-ever challenger for the world championship.
How a lot prize cash did D Gukesh win?
Every classical sport victory within the $2.5 million World Chess Championship 2024 was value $200,000 (roughly Rs 1.69 crore). By profitable three video games, Gukesh pocketed $600,000 (approx Rs 5.07 crore) outrightly. Liren, by profitable two video games, received $400,000 (approx Rs 3.38 crore).
The remaining $1.5 million in prize cash will probably be break up equally between the 2 opponents.
That may take Gukesh’s prize cash to $1.35 million (approx Rs 11.45 crore) and $1.15 million (approx Rs 9.75 crore) for Liren.
