Hyderabad: The Indian film fraternity has congratulated D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess sensation, on his historic victory at the World Chess Championship. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren of China in the 14-game match, becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess. A string of celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, S.S. Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Kangana Ranaut, Jr. NTR, Ayushmann Khurrana and Jackie Shroff, took to social media to praise Gukesh's achievement.
Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "T 5222 - Gukesh D world champion chess .. the youngest in the World .. you have made us all so proud .. because of you the entire World salutes INDIA ..JAI HIND."
T 5222 - Gukesh D world champion chess .. the youngest in the World ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 12, 2024
you have made us all so proud .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
because of you the entire World salutes INDIA ..
JAI HIND pic.twitter.com/lx8LgFyRfl
S.S. Rajamouli wrote, "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!"
INDIA MAKES ITS MOVE AGAIN! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) December 12, 2024
Congratulations @DGukesh on becoming the world’s youngest chess champion and making the nation proud on the global stage. Jai Hind!
Chiranjeevi Konidela said, "WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh !!! What A Phenomenal Feat!! India is Absolutely Proud of you!!"
WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh !!! 👏👏👏👏👏 What A Phenomenal Feat!!
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 12, 2024
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!!!! 😍…
Kangana Ranaut called it a historic day for India, writing, "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."
Jr. NTR wished Gukesh "many more victories." Ayushmann Khurrana shared a news article announcing Gukesh's victory. Jackie Shroff penned, "D. Gukesh makes India proud by winning the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest ever world chess champion. Congratulations."
A 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!
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) December 12, 2024
D. Gukesh has pinned his name in chess history, becoming the youngest-ever International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion. The championship, which was poised at a nail-biting 6.5-6.5 scoreline heading into the final game, witnessed Gukesh deliver a phenomenal performance. He secured a historic 7.5-6.5 victory over Ding Liren, as announced on FIDE's official website.
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