Elon Musk Congratulates D Gukesh On Becoming The Youngest To Win World Chess Championship
Gukesh, a young chess prodigy, first dreamed of becoming the youngest world chess champion years ago. Today, that aspiration has blossomed into reality.
In a thrilling turn of events, Gukesh achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, extended his congratulations to Gukesh following this impressive feat. The victory was clinched in a nail-biting 14-game series in Singapore, where Gukesh triumphed over China’s Ding Liren with a score of 7.5 to 6.5.
Ever since his victory over Liren, Gukesh has been receiving accolades from across the globe. Elon Musk simply conveyed his congratulations to Gukesh through a social media post, acknowledging the young champion’s extraordinary accomplishment.
In addition to international recognition, local appreciation was expressed by MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. Stalin announced a cash prize of Rs 5 crore in honor of Gukesh’s groundbreaking achievement as the youngest world chess champion.
‘His historic victory has brought immense pride and joy to the nation,’ Stalin remarked, expressing his hopes for Gukesh’s continued success and elevation to greater heights. Stalin also commended the efforts of local sports authorities who played a crucial role in nurturing this young talent.
Reflecting on his triumph, Gukesh stated, ‘I am just living my dream.’ Over the past decade, he had envisioned this moment. Now that it has come to fruition, Gukesh couldn’t help but express his gratitude and excitement. “I didn’t expect to win, and the reality of it made me emotional,” he admitted, grateful for the opportunity to persevere in his pursuit.
This victory is a significant point in Gukesh’s life, one that he has envisioned since he began playing chess at the tender age of six or seven. It is a moment many chess players dream of experiencing, and Gukesh is savoring every bit of it. He is thankful for the journey from being a promising candidate to now standing at the pinnacle of chess achievements.
