Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:06am on 13 Dec 2024,Friday Sports
India’s D Gukesh, 18, made history on December 12 by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in Singapore with a 7.5-6.5 score. Chess legend Garry Kasparov, whose record Gukesh broke, lauded the teenager’s resilience and hailed India’s chess legacy, driven by Viswanathan Anand. Kasparov urged India to capitalize on its momentum, calling this a “watershed moment.” Gukesh, a product of Anand’s academy, capped off a stellar year for Indian chess, including Olympiad dominance. Despite Magnus Carlsen’s absence, Kasparov credited both finalists for their spirited performances, celebrating Gukesh’s win as a landmark achievement for Indian chess.
