“If you dream it, you can do it”—words that have never felt truer than they do for D Gukesh, the newly crowned World Chess Champion. At just 18, he has turned a childhood aspiration into an extraordinary reality, becoming the youngest ever to hold the title.
A heart-warming video of Gukesh, then 11, has gone viral after his historic win, reminding everyone just how far he’s come. In the clip, Sagar Shah, CEO of ChessBase India, asks the young prodigy about his ambitions. With a radiant smile and no hesitation, Gukesh confidently declares, “I want to become the youngest world champion.”
Fast forward to 2024, that very dream has come to life. Gukesh’s grit, discipline, and relentless focus have propelled him to the pinnacle of chess, inspiring countless others to believe in the power of bold goals and hard work.
Watch the viral video:
This is @DGukesh talking to @sagarchess1 of @ChessbaseIndia seven years ago.
What a moment, that. What a moment, this. pic.twitter.com/vhj9CEcKN5
— Amit Varma (@amitvarma) December 12, 2024
The video has amassed over 70,000 views and many X users are reacting to it.
One user wrote, “What Sagar Shah has been doing behind the scenes all these years has come to fruition in recent past more power to him.”
Another user commented, “Dreams do come true!” A third individual wrote, “Full circle moment.”
D Gukesh makes history in Chess
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever. The 18-year-old achieved this remarkable milestone on Thursday, December 12, in Singapore, where he triumphed over reigning champion Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the championship. Gukesh is now the second Indian to claim the prestigious classical chess world title, following the legendary Viswanathan Anand.
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