D Gukesh Wins FIDE World Chess Championship 2024: India's Cricket Fraternity Lauds 18-Year-Old For Achieving Incredible Feat With Victory over Ding Liren

India GM D Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest FIDE World Chess Champion after defeating Ding Liren of China. Indian cricketers reacted to D. Gukesh's historic win.

D Gukesh. (Photo credits: X/@FIDE_chess)

The Indian cricket fraternity hailed D. Gukesh for scripting history by becoming the youngest FIDE World Chess champion at the age of 18 years. The young grandmaster Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024. D. Gukesh became the second Indian grandmaster after legendary Viswanathan Anand to clinch the prestigious title for his country. The teenager also shattered the record of great chess player Gary Kasparov, who held the youngest World Chess champion record since 1985. After scripting history, Indian cricketers congratulated Gukesh for making the country proud on the global stage. Emotional D Gukesh Hugs His Father, Cries After Scripting History By Beating Ding Liren to Win FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 (Watch Videos).

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