Gukesh‘s victory is an achievement of monumental proportions, especially at such a tender age. His victory goes beyond being a personal achievement; it is a testament to the rising stature of Indian chess. With the defeat of Ding Liren, Gukesh has assuredly cemented his position among the chess elite and inspired countless young players worldwide to take up the game.
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Typical of the Gukesh style, he went all out on social media by posting a hilarious message in Instagram to mark his success. Holding up a lighthearted placard that said, “I know I am pretty but please do not touch me,” Gukesh once again won fans’ hearts with his cheerful way of taking his triumph. This post got over 200k likes overnight with fan appreciation for the skilfulness and personality both ways.
The internet quickly erupted with praise for the chess prodigy. One user wrote, “A champion with a sense of humour! You’ve made us proud, Gukesh!” Another commented, “What a brilliant win! You’re the future of Indian chess.” Fans were also touched by the emotional moment after the match when Gukesh shared a hug with his father, which many described as “heart-melting.”
The World Chess Championship match was a hard-fought battle that did not start equal because of the defending champion Ding Liren. His best chance would be to win at tiebreaker, and indeed an error gave it all to Gukesh, where he won to the victory, and in this way, was overcome with emotions at this final move; the final move was how he would lock up the opponent after which he fell weeping outside to the amazement of those surrounding and embracing his father-the tears.
With this achievement, D. Gukesh has not only marked his name in the history of chess but also set the platform for a bright future in this sport.
