History was made when, at just 18 years old, Indian’s Gukesh D dethroned the reigning champion to become the youngest ever World Chess Champion. The event that took place at the global resort destination of Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, was a nail-biter of an affair culminated in a dramatic 14th game where a single misstep cost Ding the crown.
Who is Gukesh D?
Only 18 years old, Dommaraju Gukesh has already entered the pages of chess history. With a live rating of 2779.2, he is India’s second-highest-rated chess player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh’s rise has been meteoric. He became a Grandmaster at 12 years and 7 months, earning global recognition for his aggressive and creative style of play. currently arjun erigaisi is india no.1 and gukesh is india no.2 and than Anand sir.
The victory at the 2024 World Chess Championship is not just an individual victory but also the dawn of a new Indian chess era where fearless, young players will take center stage.
Ding Liren: The Champion Who Lost His Crown
For example, Ding Liren is one of the first Chinese players who would become the World Chess Champion in 2023 in great composure and with deep strategical depth. He entered the championship very strong, alive at 2731.8.
Ding has left a blight over his title defence in making an error at a critical juncture of the last game. The defeat, which ended the exceptional reign of an exceptionally brilliant champion, marks the end and paved way for another young prodigy to emerge.
- *Championship Journey: A Battle of Wits and Will
The classical 14-game match between Gukesh and Ding has been a rollercoaster of emotions and strategies. Here’s a look:
- Game 1: Ding took the start with a calculated win. A great beginning for the champion.
- Game 3: Gukesh came back strong with an aggressive victory to level up the score.
- Games 4–10: Tense draws after tense draws that highlighted strategic masterpieces from both players.
- Game 11: Gukesh played a fantastic game to take the lead and seize initiative.
- Game 12: Ding responded beautifully to even out the scores at 6-6.
- Game 13: A closely contested tie balanced the championship at 6.5-6.5, and so all these put together for the final match that was going to settle the champion.
The Final Game
It was a neck-and-neck competition up until the 14th game, when every move would have mattered. Gukesh was very careful with open eyes for opportunistic moves, and on the other end, Ding had all positional advantages but with time constraint.
The game seemed to be going into a draw, and Ding had the fatal blunder on his rook. Gukesh, who had just an hour left for himself on his clock, immediately knew it was his game. He smiled slightly as it dawned upon him. Then, just after sometime, Ding resigned, and Gukesh, weeping uncontrollably with joy.
This was sufficient in itself to seal the deal for Gukesh going down in the history books of the world as chess’s youngest ever. watch the award ceremony of the gukesh here
The Reaction: Salutations in Admiration
The chess world overflowed with praises and admiration for little Gukesh. The great grandmasters lauded young Gukesh for showing maturity, composure; his potential cashing at the right time had messages of congratulations pouring in from fan/players and chess enthusiasts all around the world.
His success in India is a national achievement.” Gukesh’s mentor, the legend that is Viswanathan Anand says that this was the time when it had all turned out for Indian chess in a significant manner.
Impact on Chess and Indian Sports
Gukesh’s victory is good news for up-and-coming players everywhere in India and far-off lands to the world of chess. Chess victory brings India into the news greatly and sets the scene of what promises to be one of the brightest, inspiring narratives of the transformatory power of tenacity, strategy, and grit. Conclusion What next for Gukesh?
As the newly crowned World Champion, Gukesh is only at the very starting stages of his career journey. Right ahead is defending the title and coming up with even newer innovations on the chessboard. Added to that is Gukesh being young and bringing a champion’s attitude with him. So he seems promising to his fans.
Gukesh D is not a winner at the World Chess Championship in 2024; he is more of a moment in history that has changed the landscape of chess. When he was 17, the world witnessed that there is no barrier to age when it comes to achieving greatness. As we celebrate his achievement, we wait for the next chapter in this young champion’s outstanding story.
FAQs
1. How old is Gukesh D, the 2024 World Chess Champion?
Gukesh D is 18 years old, making him the youngest World Chess Champion in history.
2. Who did Gukesh defeat to win the championship?
Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren in a dramatic 14-game match.
3. What is Gukesh’s playing style?
Gukesh is known for his aggressive and innovative playing style, which has earned him admiration from chess enthusiasts worldwide.
4. What was the turning point in the final game?
The turning point was Ding Liren’s critical rook blunder, which Gukesh capitalized on to secure victory.
5. How has Gukesh’s victory impacted Indian chess?
Gukesh’s success has inspired a new generation of players and highlighted India’s growing prominence in the global chess arena.
