Young Chess Prodigy Gukesh Motivates Future Generations to Lead in Global Chess, Asserts Gautam Adani
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New Delhi, Jan 1 (NationPress) The youngest World Champion in chess history, Gukesh Dommaraju, recently met with prominent Indian business magnate Gautam Adani, who praised the 18-year-old Grandmaster for his remarkable achievement in the chess arena.
Gukesh made history by defeating Ding Liren from China in a 14-game match held in Singapore, thereby becoming the youngest World Champion ever. The 18-year-old from Chennai seized on a critical mistake by Ding in the decisive 14th game, winning the match with a score of 7.5 to 6.5. He is now only the second Indian, following Viswanathan Anand, to capture the World Champion title in classical chess.
“Meeting the reigning World Chess Champion @DGukesh and hearing his inspiring victory tale was a true honor. I also had the pleasure of meeting his remarkable parents, Dr. Rajinikanth and Dr. Padmavathi, whose silent sacrifices have been pivotal to his success.
“At merely 18, Gukesh’s composure and talent highlight the unstoppable spirit of India’s youth. Young stars like him are motivating a new generation, creating a stronghold of champions poised to excel in global chess for years to come. This embodies the confident, revitalized, and emerging India. Jai Hind!,” Adani expressed in a post on X.
Gukesh shattered the long-standing record held by chess icon Garry Kasparov, who won the championship in 1985 at the age of 22 years, 6 months, and 27 days. Gukesh has become the second Indian to win the World Chess Championship title, achieving this remarkable feat just over a decade after five-time champion Viswanathan Anand lost the title to Magnus Carlsen of Norway in Chennai in 2013. Carlsen stepped down from the title in 2023, allowing Ding to triumph over Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Adani’s forecast of Indian youth conquering chess is already materializing, with prodigious talents such as Vaishali Rameshbabu, who has earned the Grandmaster title from FIDE. Vaishali now stands as the third Indian female Grandmaster, alongside Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
India’s chess team also made remarkable strides during the 45th Chess Olympiad in Hungary, securing gold medals in both the Open and Women’s categories. The women’s team achieved their first-ever gold in this prestigious competition. The year concluded with Koneru Humpy reclaiming the Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship after a five-year hiatus, while Vaishali earned bronze in the World Blitz Chess Championship on the last day of the year. The 37-year-old Humpy from Vijayawada finished with 8.5 points after defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar in the final round in New York.
In response, Gukesh expressed gratitude to the chairman of the Adani Group for his invitation and expressed hope for the further growth of chess in India with his backing.
“Thank you, @gautam_adani Sir, for inviting us and for the enjoyable interaction we shared. I was impressed with your vision for enhancing our youth, recognizing talent, and fostering development! I hope chess in our country receives a significant boost with your support for the sport!” Gukesh stated in his post on X.
