After the Gukesh became the youngest global chess champion on Thursday at the age of 18, billionaire Elon Musk sent D Gukesh a congrats message. In an exciting 14-game match in Singapore, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5-6.5.
Since defeating Liren, Gukesh has been praised globally. Elon Musk wrote, ‘Congratulations,’ in response to Gukesh’s post on X.
Congratulations!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 14, 2024
On Friday, MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, had previously said that Gukesh would get a Rs 5 crore cash reward.
I’m thrilled to announce a Rs 5 crore cash reward in recognition of @DGukesh’s incredible accomplishment as the youngest World Chess Champion ever!
To honour the monumental achievement of @DGukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, I am delighted to announce a cash prize of ₹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… pic.twitter.com/3h5jzFr8gD
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 13, 2024
Stalin said, ‘His historic victory has brought immense pride and joy to the nation,’ in a post on X. I hope he keeps shining and reaches even higher heights in the future. The CM praised Hon. @Udhaystalin and @SportsTN_ for their outstanding encouragement and assistance in developing this rising star.
Gukesh, who began playing chess at a young age, had aspirations of winning the title of youngest chess world champion in 2017–18. The adolescent is living his dream seven years later.
Gukesh declared, ‘I am just living my dream,’ following his victory over Liren. ‘For the past ten years, I have been fantasising of this moment. I’m glad this dream came true. Since I didn’t expect to win, I became a little emotional. However, I was given the opportunity to continue,’ he continued.
Since I was six or seven years old, I had been fantasising of this and experiencing this moment. All chess players aspire to experience this moment. I’m enjoying my life. I want to express my gratitude to God for the candidates up until the championship.
