NEW DELHI: Indian president Droupadi Murmu honoured D Gukesh, the youngest-ever world chess Champion, with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Gukesh’s extraordinary achievements this year have redefined the landscape of chess, not just in India but globally.At just 18 years old, Gukesh clinched the World Chess Championship…
D Gukesh during the closing ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore. D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating Ding Liren of China. (FIDE/PTI) At just 18 years old, D Gukesh has become the youngest and the 18th chess World Champion, defeating reigning title holder Ding…
“I couldn’t believe it, and I cried for 10 minutes.”J Padmakumari anxiously awaited news of her son D Gukesh‘s World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday, avoiding her phone and computer. Gukesh’s aunt brought the joyous news of his victory.Padmakumari expressed her overwhelming joy before departing to celebrate with her son,…
