How Much Prize Money Did Gukesh Win
D Gukesh Bags ₹11.45 Crore As Youngest World Chess Champion: The World Chess Championship offered substantial prize money, with $200,000 (approximately ₹1.69 crore) awarded for each game victory. Gukesh won three games, earning $600,000 (around ₹5.07 crore). Ding Liren, who secured two wins, took home $400,000 (approximately ₹3.38 crore).
The remaining $1.5 million in prize money will be equally divided between the two finalists. This brings Gukesh’s total winnings to $1.35 million (approximately ₹11.45 crore), while Ding Liren will receive $1.15 million (approximately ₹9.75 crore).
D Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Chess Champion
India’s 18-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh achieved a historic feat on Thursday by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh edged out defending champion Ding Liren of China with a final score of 7.5-6.5, sealing victory in the 14th and last classical game of their championship in Singapore. With this win, Gukesh becomes the second Indian to claim the coveted title, following the legendary Viswanathan Anand.
The triumph also dethrones Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov’s record as the youngest champion, achieved at the age of 22. Gukesh’s rise to the top cements his position as a formidable force in global chess.
A Milestone Moment
Gukesh’s victory not only solidifies his standing as a prodigy but also marks a proud moment for Indian chess. His determination and composure under immense pressure have been rewarded with both the championship title and a significant financial prize.
As the youngest World Chess Champion, Gukesh’s legacy is already taking shape, inspiring a new generation of players and reinforcing India’s growing prominence on the global chess stage.
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