Indian Chess Achievements in 2024: A Year of Unparalleled Success

In 2024, Indian chess experienced a golden year filled with historic achievements and remarkable victories. The highlight of the year was 18-year-old D. Gukesh’s incredible journey to becoming the youngest World Chess Champion in history. Gukesh shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record and solidified his place among the sport’s greatest players with a thrilling victory over China’s Ding Liren in Singapore.

Earlier in the year, Gukesh had stunned the chess world by winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament as the youngest-ever victor, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill. He continued his winning streak by leading India to double gold at the Budapest Chess Olympiad, where he delivered a record-breaking performance and claimed individual gold.

India’s success at the Budapest Chess Olympiad was historic, as both the Open and Women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals. This achievement came just two years after earning bronze at the Olympiad in Chennai, highlighting India’s rapid rise in global chess.

The year also saw other Indian chess stars making headlines, with Arjun Erigaisi breaching the 2800 Elo mark and Koneru Humpy reclaiming the Women’s World Rapid Championship title after five years. These accomplishments further solidified India’s position as a global powerhouse in chess, led by its new golden generation.

As the year came to a close, Gukesh’s victory in the World Chess Championship, along with Humpy’s triumph in the Women’s World Rapid Championship, marked a fitting end to a year of unparalleled success for Indian chess. The future looks bright for Indian chess, with young talents like Gukesh and Arjun leading the charge towards even greater achievements on the global stage.