Kangana, Rajamouli, and Chiranjeevi Celebrate Youngest Chess Champion D Gukesh
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Mumbai, Dec 13 (NationPress) A multitude of stars from the Indian film industry, including Kangana Ranaut, S.S. Rajamouli, Ayushmaan Khurrana, and Jr. NTR, expressed their admiration for D Gukesh after his remarkable achievement at the World Chess Championship.
D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the youngest World Champion in chess, defeating Ding Liren from China in a thrilling 14-game match.
The 18-year-old from Chennai seized an opportunity from a mistake made by Ding in the decisive 14th game, securing his victory with a score of 7.5 to 6.5, and becoming only the second Indian to clinch the World Chess Champion title.
At the tender age of 18, Gukesh overcame Ding Liren with a score of 7.5-6.5, marking him as just the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to reach this incredible milestone.
Numerous celebrities took to social media to congratulate the chess sensation.
S.S. Rajamouli expressed: “INDIA MAKES ITS MOVE AGAIN! Congratulations @DGukesh on becoming the world’s youngest chess champion and making the nation proud on the global stage. Jai Hind!”
Chiranjeevi Konidela exclaimed: “WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh !!! What A Phenomenal Feat!! India is Absolutely Proud of you!! 18th World Chess Champion at the Age of 18 & Only The 2nd Indian in History!!!! Above ALL Becoming the Youngest World Champion EVER!!!! India Rising Mera Bharat Mahaan !!!”
In a statement marking a significant day for India, Kangana Ranaut remarked: “Wow!! a wonderful and historic day for Indian chess. The country is immensely proud of young #gukeshdommaraju, who becomes the youngest chess player (18 years old) to win the World Chess Championship #worldchampion.”
A proud Jackie Shroff wrote: “D. Gukesh makes India proud by winning the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest ever world chess champion. Congratulations”
Jr. NTR sent his best wishes to Gukesh for “many more victories.”
He wrote: “Grand salute to @DGukesh, India's prodigy and the world's youngest chess champion. Here's to many more victories on your journey to greatness. Keep shining!”
Ayushmann Khurrana simply shared an article that highlighted: “India's Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion at 18.”
