The Coronation of the 18th World Chess Champion - D Gukesh

 The Coronation of the 18th World Chess Champion - D Gukesh

D Gukesh etched his name in history a little less than 24 hours ago. He is the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history. He started the year as a 17-year-old teenager. First he won the Candidates, then he won double Gold and finally he defeated the 17th World Champion - Ding Liren (CHN) by 7.5-6.5, winning three games and losing only two. The World no.5 assembled a star-studded team for his second. A decade long sacrifice of his parents, father - Dr. Rajini Kanth and mother - Padma Kumari's tireless efforts have finally attained the alluring summit. Gukesh dreamt, worked towards it and realized it. Almost 24 years, Vishy Anand became the World Champion for the very first time. It inspired the nation and beyond. Gukesh's triumph is surely going to inspire a lot and the 'Golden era' of Indian chess will continue. 

Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

Source : chessbase