Indian prodigy D Gukesh has made history as the youngest World Chess Champion, earning a staggering $1,350,000 (₹11.45 crore approx.) from the 2024 World Championship. The runner-up, reigning champion Ding Liren of China, received $1,150,000 (₹9.75 crore approx.).
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This championship was historic, marking the first time in 138 years that both contestants hailed from Asia. Gukesh’s victory places him among an elite group, becoming the 18th World Chess Champion since the title’s inception in 1886.
The final showcased intense competition, symbolizing the growing dominance of Asian talent in the global chess arena.
