India’s Gukesh D has created historical past by turning into the youngest world champion in the historical past of chess. The Indian star gained the title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the remaining sport. Gukesh has change into the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to change into world champion in chess. In the 14th and remaining sport of the Chess World Championship, Gukesh, enjoying black, defeated China’s Liren in a marathon sport. The sport was heading in direction of a tie, which might have taken the match right into a tiebreaker, however the Indian star gained the title in simply 14 video games.
The match was heading in direction of a draw, however the defending champion made a mistake on the fifty fifth transfer when he moved his rook to f2. Ding realized his mistake and ultimately needed to resign. Gukesh had tears in his eyes and couldn’t management himself as at the age of 18 he became the youngest participant to change into a world champion in chess. President Draupadi Murmu wrote that hearty congratulations to Gukesh on turning into the youngest participant to win the World Chess Championship. He has made India very proud. Their victory seals India’s authority as a chess superpower. Well achieved Gukesh! On behalf of each Indian, I want you continued glory in the future.
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he wrote that historic and exemplary! Congratulations to Gukesh D on his outstanding achievement. This is the results of his distinctive expertise, exhausting work and unwavering dedication. He stated that his victory has not solely etched his title in the historical past of chess however has additionally impressed hundreds of thousands of kids to dream large and obtain excellence. My greatest needs for his future endeavours. Congratulating Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, he wrote, “My heartiest congratulations to D Gukesh for profitable the prestigious World Chess Championship title and turning into the youngest world champion in the historical past of chess. Your exhausting work and dedication have made the whole nation proud!
Gukesh additionally gave his reactions on the match. Gukesh stated that truly when he performed RF2, I didn’t even understand it. When I spotted that, it was the greatest second of my life. We all know who Ding is. He has been considered one of the greatest gamers in historical past for a few years. To see him battle and see how a lot stress he confronted and how a lot struggle he gave. For me he’s an actual world champion. He fought like a real champion, and I actually really feel sorry for Ding and his workforce. First of all I need to thank my opponent, with out him all this could not have been doable.
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Extending my heat needs to @DGukesh for clinching the prestigious World Chess Championship title and turning into the youngest World Champion in the historical past of #Chess,
Your exhausting work & dedication has made the whole nation proud! pic.twitter.com/xCrzsAq7gV
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) December 12, 2024