Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday Sports
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, became the youngest world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren, surpassing Garry Kasparov's 1985 record. Former world champion Kasparov praised Gukesh's talent, preparation, and composure, calling his victory a proud moment for India. In a series of posts, Kasparov highlighted Gukesh’s ability to overcome challenges at a young age. He also celebrated India’s growing chess dominance, saying the nation is entering a golden era. Kasparov reflected on his own championship journey, noting the coincidence of Gukesh's triumph on the anniversary of his first victory over Anatoly Karpov in 1984.
