Former world champion Garry Kasparov has hailed Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju for becoming the youngest world chess champion in the history of the game by defeating defending champion Ding Liren. The 18-year-old Gukesh beat Russian legend Garry Kasparov, who won the crown at the age of 22 in 1985.
In a series of tweets, Kasparov spoke about how the Indian teenager has reached the highest peak of his career and also praised the youngster’s temperament in high-octane encounters.
“My congratulations to @DGukesh on his victory today. He has climbed the highest peak of all: making his mother happy,” Kasparov wrote on X.
My best wishes @DGukesh In his victory today. He has climbed the highest peak: making his mother happy!
— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 12, 2024
“Gukesh overcame every obstacle and opponent in his way impressively, especially considering his age, and nothing more could have been asked. My thoughts on the historic World Championship dynasty outside of Magnus are well known, but that’s not today’s story.
“The level of play was very high, at least equal to the previous match. Ding showed great resistance. As for mistakes, what World Championship, or World Champion, was without them? I had my share, and I remember the double fault in Karlsson-Anand 2014, g6. Games take a toll.
“Gukesh was well prepared and the best player won the match. His victory marks an unprecedented year for India. Combined with Olympiad dominance, chess has returned to its cradle and the era of the “children of the Vichy” is truly upon us!
“India is a nation with an unlimited pool of human talent, with the freedom to explore and develop it. The future is bright, not just in chess. The pinnacle has been reached and now the next ascent should aim to take it even higher. Congratulations again. Up!”
Garry Kasparov beat Anatoly Karpov to become the youngest Czech world champion in 1985, a record he held until his victory over Gukesh’s Ding Liren.
“By the way, just noticed a coincidence that 12/12, today is the 40th anniversary of one of my world championship milestones, our first match in 1984, winning my first match against Karpov in game 32! That’s the first step to saving my dignity, He said.
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