Gukesh Dommaraju, an Indian chess player and grandmaster, has just made history by becoming the youngest world champion ever! At just 18 years old, he beat Ding Liren from China in an exciting match. People from all over, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are celebrating Gukesh’s victory with kind messages.
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna also joined in the fun by sharing an old video of Gukesh. In this video, when he was just 11 years old, Gukesh confidently said he wanted to be the “youngest world champion.” It’s amazing to see that his childhood dream has now come true!
The video quickly went viral and got many positive comments on social media. People praised Gukesh for believing in himself, staying focused, and working hard. They talked about how important it is to have dreams and to believe in them.
Gukesh is now the second Indian to win this great title, after the famous chess player Viswanathan Anand. He will receive a whopping $1.3 million for his amazing achievement from a total prize pool of $2.5 million!
What do you think about this inspirational journey of Gukesh?
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