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It’s all been a great story for D Gukesh since his tremendous victory in the final match of the 2024 World Chess Championship against China’s Ding Liren. The wishes continue to pour in for the Indian star as he on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion in history. The 18-year-old grandmaster will receive a total prize fund of Rs 11.45 crore from the event. To add to the recognition of his achievement, the Tamil Nadu government also announced a big reward of Rs 5 crore for the player.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin made the announcement on social media on Friday (December 13).
“To honor the monumental feat of @DGukesh, the youngest ever world chess champion, I am delighted to announce a cash prize of Rs 5 crore!
“His historic victory has brought immense pride and joy to the nation. May he continue to shine and achieve greater heights in the future,” the CM wrote.
To honor the monumental achievement of @DGukeshthe youngest ever world chess champion, I am delighted to announce a cash prize of 5 crores!
His historic victory brought immense pride and joy to the nation. May he continue to shine and reach greater heights in the… pic.twitter.com/3h5jzFr8gD
– MKStalin (@mkstalin) December 13, 2024
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister Stalin and Leader of Opposition Edapadi K Palaniswami on Thursday hailed Indian grandmaster Gukesh for becoming the youngest world chess champion, at the age of 18.
Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion in history, defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 14-game match in Singapore. The 18-year-old from Chennai took advantage of an error from Ding in the 14th game to dethrone the defending champion, winning the match 7.5-6.5 to become only the second Indian to win the world championship in chess.
(With PTI inputs)
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