Gokesh surpassed Russia’s record. Garry Kasparovwho won the title at the age of 22, won a dramatic final game in Singapore to be crowned champion.
Dumaraju burst into tears as the room erupted with cheers from the audience The BBC reported.
“I probably got so emotional because I didn’t really expect to win the position,” he said, according to The Reuters news agency.
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He also became the second Indian to receive the honor after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to what he called a “historic and exemplary” achievement.
Modi wrote on social media, “Congratulations to Gokesh D on his brilliant achievement. It is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination.”
“His victory has not only written his name in chess history but has inspired millions of young minds to dream big and strive for excellence. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
Anand, who played the role of a mentor in Gakesh’s illustrious journey, said the youngster performed brilliantly.
“Congratulations! This is a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India… and for me, a very personal proud moment,” Anand said on X.
Gokesh won the final game, which looked headed for a draw that would have required more tiebreak matches, after pouncing on a Ding error.
According to the BBC, Chess.com wrote in their post-game summary that “Ding had a risk-free opportunity to press for a win but instead turned into a pawn down-end game.” ” “It should have been a draw, but Ding made a mistake as the pressure mounted.”
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Indian sports shooter and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra said the youngster “has inspired a generation.”
“Your intelligence, determination and grace under pressure have made the entire nation proud,” Bandra said.
“You’ve not only won a title, but inspired a generation to dream big. Wishing you more success!”
Born in the southern Indian city of Chennai to a doctor father and a microbiologist mother, Gokesh became India’s youngest grandmaster at the age of 12 years, seven months and 17 days, and the youngest in the history of the sport. Joined those who happened.
He reached the world championships in April, becoming the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament.