Fri Dec 13 21:46:59 UTC 2024: ## Indian Chess Prodigy D Gukesh Becomes World Champion at 18, Net Worth Soars

**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – Eighteen-year-old Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh has created history by winning the 2024 World Chess Championship, defeating Ding Liren of China. This victory makes him only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to achieve this prestigious title, and the youngest ever to do so, breaking Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record.

Gukesh’s triumph has been celebrated across India. He secured the title after winning three games in the final, earning a prize money of ₹11.45 crore (approximately $1.4 million USD). This win propelled his net worth to over ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD), a significant increase from his pre-championship net worth of approximately ₹8.26 crore (approximately $1 million USD). His earnings stem from tournament winnings and brand endorsements.

His 2024 achievements extend beyond the World Championship; he also won the Candidates Tournament in April and the Chess Olympiad in September. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their congratulations to the young champion. Gukesh’s career is still in its early stages, and the chess world anticipates further remarkable feats from him in the years to come.

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