Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla and Sundar Pichai the CEO of Google Congratulations too Modi World Leaders Congratulate Wrote on X India D Gukesh After Historic Win

In a landmark achievement for Indian chess, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju (better known as D Gukesh) won the 2024 World Chess Championship on Thursday (Dec 12) defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China.

His win made him the second Indian ever to claim the championship, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand.

At just 18 years old, Gukesh becomes the youngest player in history to win the World Chess Championship, a title that has long been dominated by players much older than him.

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.

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to praise the young champion.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, replies with a simple "Congratulations."

"Congrats to Gukesh D, incredible to become youngest world champion at 18!!" he wrote.

Indian industrialist Gautam Adani also celebrated Gukesh’s achievement, posting on X "Stunning! At just 18, @DGukesh has made history!

What an achievement the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion, beating the great Ding Liren!

This isn't just a victory it is a defining moment for India’s chess revolution, where an entire bold generation of champions dares to dream and inspires an entire nation to rise!

Congratulations Gukesh!"

PM Modi hails Gukesh’s triumph
The victory also received a special message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to social media to congratulate Gukesh.

"Historic and exemplary!" Modi wrote on X.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi extended his wishes as well.

"Gukesh, you’ve made all of India proud! At just 18, becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion is a phenomenal achievement.

Your passion and hard work remind us that with determination, anything is possible. Congratulations, champ!" Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.

Chennai reaffirms place as 'global Chess Capital’

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin congratulated the young chess champion as well.

on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18!

Your remarkable achievement continues India's rich chess legacy and helps Chennai reaffirm its place as the global Chess Capital by producing yet another world-class champion.

Tamil Nadu is proud of you!" Stalin wrote on X.