At just 18, D Gukesh has claimed the World Chess Championship title by defeating China's Ding Liren, making a whopping Rs 11.45 crore in prize money.

Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old Indian chess grandmaster, has made history by becoming the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. Born in Chennai, India, Gukesh began playing chess at the age of seven and quickly rose through the ranks,

India's D Gukesh joined the ranks of multi-millionaires after winning the World Chess Championship. However, the 18-year-old sensation from Chennai insists that money is not what drives his passion for the game.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has extended his best wishes to Indian Grandmaster Gukesh D following the latter's success at the recently concluded World Chess Championship. The Indian chess wizard beat China's Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore to be crowned as the 18th world champion of the sport.

Eighteen-year-old D Gukesh, the new World Chess Champion, credits his parents' sacrifices for his historic win against Ding Liren. His mother's constant reminder to be a good person alongside a great chess player has shaped his journey.

Gukesh’s remarkable victory has captured the attention of the global community, with several prominent tech leaders and public figures expressing their admiration and congratulations.