New Delhi:
India’s D Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. He defeated Ding Liren of China at the FIDE World Championship 2024 on Thursday. With this victory, De Gukesh became the 18th and youngest undisputed classical chess world champion. While the entire nation is celebrating his incredible achievement, our favorite celebrities are also flooding social media with congratulatory messages for the champion. Mahesh Babu shared a picture of D Gukesh on his Instagram stories. The South star’s caption reads, “Congratulations, Gukesh. Your hard work and dedication has created history and inspired countless young minds. This is a huge victory for India!”
Congratulating D Gukesh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu called him a “champion of hearts”, and we completely agree. Take a look at his post:
Ayushmann Khurrana re-shared a post featuring D Gukesh’s historic win moment. The actor also attached an Indian flag GIF with his post.
In her note for D Gukesh, Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Wow!! An amazing and historic day for Indian chess. The nation is extremely proud of young #gukeshdommaraju who has become the youngest chess player (18 years) to win the World Chess Championship.
Like every other Indian, R Madhavan is also very proud of D Gukesh’s great achievement. The star wrote, “This is how we do it… we win, we celebrate. We pray and thank the Almighty. World Champion.”
Junior NTR also congratulated the young champion. RRR The star said, “A huge salute to D Gukesh, India’s genius and the world’s youngest chess champion. Many more victories in your journey to greatness. keep shining!”
grand salute to @DGukeshIndia’s prodigy and the world’s youngest chess champion. Many more victories in your journey to greatness. keep shining!
– Jr NTR (@tarak9999) 12 December 2024
Kamal Haasan also put up a post for Gukesh on X (formerly Twitter). The veteran star wrote, “History checkmate! Congratulations to D Gukesh for becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of chess. India rejoiced with pride! “Overcoming the opponent’s advantageous white pieces in the final game reflects the composure and patience of our champions.”
Control on history! thanks to @DGukesh To become the youngest world champion in the history of chess. India rejoiced with pride!
Overcoming the opponent’s advantageous white pieces in the final game shows the composure and patience of our champions. pic.twitter.com/zlwlRxH6cX
– Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) 12 December 2024
South cinema legend Chiranjeevi also could not stop himself from sharing his pride. ”Very good!!!! Just wow!!! My heart swells with pride dear D Gukesh!!! What an amazing accomplishment!! India is very proud of you!! 18th World Chess Champion at the age of 18 and only the second Indian in history!!!! On top of that, becoming the youngest ever World Champion!!!! He wrote, India Rising my India is great!!!
Very good!!!! Just wow!!! My heart swells with pride darling @DGukesh , What an amazing accomplishment!!
India is very proud of you!! ????????18th World Chess Champion at the age of 18 and only the second Indian in history!!!! On top of that, becoming the youngest ever World Champion!!!! ,– Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) 12 December 2024
Karan Johar shared a powerful video capturing the moment when D Gukesh made his final move to win the World Championship title. The intensity of that moment and the tears welling in Gukesh’s eyes are enough to give anyone goosebumps. “The best thing you’ll see on the internet…a face of triumph, of compassion, of years of resilience…check it out!” KJO wrote.
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Esha Gupta uploaded several pictures to celebrate D Gukesh’s win. The actress’ side note read, “Gukesh. Congratulations to you and your father, your parents. World Chess Championship. The youngest world chess champion in history.
Congratulations, D Gukesh!
