Anand, who performed the function of mentor in Gukesh’s outstanding journey, stated {the teenager} had stood out.
“Congratulations! It’s a proud second for chess, a proud second for India… and for me, a really private proud second,” Anand stated on X.
The normally shy and reserved Gukesh broke down in tears after practically three weeks and 14 video games of intense battle towards the 32-year-old Ding.
Gukesh received the ultimate match, which gave the impression to be heading in the direction of a draw that might require additional tie-break matches, after pounced on a Ding error.
Indian sports activities shooter and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra stated {the teenager} had “impressed a era”.
“Your brilliance, dedication and beauty below stress have made the complete nation proud,” Bindra stated.
“You not solely received a title, however you impressed a whole era to dream huge. I want you even higher success!”
Born to a physician father and a microbiologist mom within the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai, Gukesh turned the youngest Indian grandmaster on the age of 12 years, seven months and 17 days, and among the many youngest within the historical past of the sport.
He reached the world championship by changing into the youngest ever winner of the celebrated Candidates Tournament in April.
