18-Year-Old Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion, Receives Praise from Musk and Pichai
In a historic moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju has made headlines by becoming the youngest world champion in the game’s history. His remarkable achievement came after a thrilling victory over China’s Ding Liren in the final game of the World Chess Championship on December 12, 2024. Gukesh now joins the ranks of the legendary Viswanathan Anand as only the second Indian to claim this prestigious title.
The young prodigy’s success has not gone unnoticed, with global tech leaders such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Google CEO Sundar Pichai taking to social media to congratulate him. Musk simply wrote, “Congratulations!” while Pichai expressed his excitement, saying, “Congrats to Gukesh D, incredible to become youngest world champion at 18!! 🇮🇳🎈”
Gukesh’s journey to the top has been one of grit and glory, starting at a young age when he showed a natural talent for chess. His rapid rise in the chess world began with notable victories in various championships, including the U9 category at the Asian School Chess Championships and the U12 World Youth Chess Championship.
Breaking records along the way, Gukesh earned the title of International Master in 2017 and became the third-youngest Grandmaster in history at just 12 years old. His latest triumph as the youngest world champion is a testament to his talent, determination, and unwavering focus, bringing pride to his nation and inspiring chess enthusiasts around the world.
As India celebrates Gukesh’s historic win, the world looks on in awe at this young champion’s extraordinary journey in the world of chess.