New Delhi. Who says money is just in cricket? Chess champion Gukesh has given a befitting reply to those that say this. Gukesh has turn out to be world champion by defeating Ding Liren. Gukesh has advised that in case you have the potential to turn out to be a champion then it will likely be straightforward so that you can earn money. He will return to India after winning more prize money than Team India’s World Cup 2024 prize money.
Actually, when Team India gained the 2024 World Cup, they obtained Rs 20.42 crore in prize money. Rohit Sharma’s enjoying XI had gained an quantity of much less than Rs 21 crore. But Gukesh D and Ding Liren alone gained more money than Team India. Both of them together have given a complete quantity of Rs 21.2 crore. Out of which Gukesh received Rs 11.45 crore whereas Ding was given Rs 9.75 crore.
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1.79 crores given for each win
According to the guidelines, gamers got Rs 1.79 crore for each win. After winning three video games, Gukesh received Rs 5.07 crore in his account. At the identical time, after winning 2 video games, Liren took 3.38 crores. The remaining quantity of Rs 12 crore was divided half between the two gamers to play a draw. In this manner, Gukesh received Rs 11.45 crores whereas Liren gained Rs 9.75 crores. There was not a lot distinction in the quantities of each.
What did Gukesh say after the victory?
After the historic victory in Singapore, Gukesh advised reporters, “I was dreaming of this moment for the last 10 years. I am happy that I realized my dream and turned it into reality. I became a little emotional because I did not expect to win. But then I got a chance to move forward. Every chess player wants to live this dream.”
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 12, 2024, 22:29 IST
