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At the age of just 18 years, India’s D Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion.
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Gukesh prevailed over Ding Liren in a 14-game World Chess Championship match in Singapore.
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Gukesh won three games in the 14-match grand finale and took home ₹5 crore as the winning prize.
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Gukesh's victory marks a historic moment for Indian chess, as he joins legends like Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
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Humbled by his win, Gukesh said, “This does not mean I am the best player in the world; obviously, that’s Magnus.”
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Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of chess, praised Gukesh for his consistency and composure throughout the tournament.
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Crowned as the “World Chess Champion”, Gukesh continues to inspire a lot of Indian youths to aim for their goals and achieve it.
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