D Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy, has achieved a remarkable feat in Singapore. He became the youngest player to win the chess championship title, defeating China’s Ding Liren. This achievement shattered the previous record held by legendary chess player Garry Kasparov. Gukesh’s victory marks a huge milestone in Indian chess history. He is the second Indian to win the FIDE World Chess Championship title, following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, who won the title in 2000.
Heartfelt message from Vishwanathan Anand to Gukesh
“Congratulations! It’s a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India, a proud moment for WACA, and for me, a very personal moment of pride. Ding played a very exciting match and showed the champion he is.”
Gukesh’s achievement has resonated with the nation, earning praise from sporting legends and political leaders. Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra hailed Gukesh’s composure under pressure, calling him an inspiration for generations. “You’ve not just won a title but inspired a generation to dream big,” he tweeted. Neeraj Chopra and President Draupadi Murmu also congratulated Gukesh on his remarkable achievement.
Youngest World Chess Champions ft. Gukesh
| Champion | Age | Date of Title |
| D. Gukesh | 18 years 8 months 14 days | December 12, 2024 |
| Garry Kasparov | 22 years 6 months 27 days | November 9, 1985 |
| Magnus Carlsen | 22 years 11 months 24 days | November 23, 2013 |
| Mikhail Tal | 23 years 5 months 28 days | May 7, 1960 |
| Anatoly Karpov | 23 years 10 months 11 days | April 3, 1975 |
| Vladimir Kramnik | 25 years 4 months 10 days | November 4, 2000 |
| Emanuel Lasker | 25 years 5 months 2 days | May 26, 1894 |
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