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D Gukesh Celebrates World Chess Championship Win with Thrilling Bungee Jump in Singapore
D Gukesh Celebrates World Chess Championship Win with Thrilling Bungee Jump in Singapore
India’s Gukesh D, a chess prodigy, became the youngest FIDE World Chess Champion in history. In game 14 in Singapore, the 18-year-old easily overcame China’s Ding Liren to claim the title, capping off the campaign. Gukesh became just the second Indian to win this coveted championship after the great Viswanathan Anand thanks to his victories in games 3, 11, and 14. Following his significant accomplishment, Gukesh decided to throw a lavish celebration. With the comment, “I did it!” the grandmaster posted a video of himself bungee jumping in Singapore’s Sentosa Skypark, showcasing his adventurous side. In the video, Gukesh acknowledged that he was both “scared” and thrilled by the risky encounter.
At the airport, Gukesh was welcomed like a hero by hordes of allies and media upon his return to Chennai. Gukesh showed his capacities before this year when he was instrumental in India’s notable victory at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. His outstanding performance on board one assisted the men’s team in winning the gold medal.onstrated his abilities earlier this year when he was instrumental in India’s historic triumph at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. His outstanding performance on board one helped the men’s team win the gold medal. Gukesh showed competence and tenacity in his path to the World Chess Championship. He defeated several more experienced players to become the challenger at the Candidates Tournament. Following an early loss in the final match, Gukesh showed incredible tenacity by rallying to save the draw. Between games four and ten, seven straight draws demonstrated how high-stakes the match was. Gukesh took back the lead in game 11, but Ding’s quick reaction put the young champion’s composure to the test in game 12.
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During the last game, Gukesh’s perseverance and mental toughness were evident. Using the black pieces, he took advantage of Ding’s mistake in the endgame, compelling the reigning champion to step down and guaranteeing his spot at the top of the chess world. Many have already hailed Gukesh D as the chess player of the future, and this historic victory emphasizes his ascent to prominence as one of India’s top athletes.
