It had been an unexpectedly close contest in Singapore with Ding Liren. When he won, the normally stoic Gukesh clasped his hands at the board and burst into tears.

Gukeshs journey to the world title is nothing short of inspiring. Facing stiff competition from Ding Liren, Gukesh showcased exceptional strategy, composure, and precision.

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday.

Held at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore from Nov 25 to Dec 12, millions around the world witnessed a historic moment as Indian chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju was crowned the winner of the competition, claiming a decisive win against defending champion Ding Liren from China in the final Game 14.

Singapore Chess Federation CEO Kevin Gog Wei Ming reveals what Gukesh loved the most during his World Chess Championship final games against Ding Liren

We take a close look at the World Chess Championship 2024 prize money that India's Gukesh Dommaraju was rewarded with.

D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy, was warmly welcomed at home after becoming the youngest world chess champion. He defeated China's Ding Liren, surpassing Garry Kasparov's record. Celebrations ensued across Tamil Nadu,

The 18-year-old became the youngest world champion in Singapore last week when he seized upon an unfortunate blunder by China’s Ding Liren.

Gukesh Dommaraju, India's chess champion, returned home after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship. He will receive ₹11.45 crore in prize money but faces a tax of approximately 39-42% on his earnings.