Adjusting his collar twice with a mild flourish, à la Rajinikanth, he exuded a quiet confidence. With eyes closed and muttering a mantra under his breath, the 18-year-old was ready to plunge into history.
Four hours later, the world watched as Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion, outpacing Garry Kasparov's record by four years.
Gukesh's strategy of relentless pressure throughout the match, coupled with his ability to capitalize on Ding's momentary lapse, proved to be the winning formula. With a score of 7.5-6.5, Gukesh dethroned Ding and became the 18th World Chess Champion. As his father paced nervously during the final game, the world held its breath. And when the final move was played, Gukesh's calm exterior finally cracked into a radiant smile.
"I've dreamt of this moment for ten years. To see it come true is indescribable," he said after the victory, his voice quivering with emotion. His eyes glistened as he embraced his parents, the two people who had sacrificed the most for his success.
The journey to the pinnacle of chess was anything but smooth for this lanky teenager from Chennai. Gukesh's triumph over reigning champion Ding Liren in a dramatic 14th game wasn't just a victory for him but also a celebration of the sacrifices his family made to support his dreams.
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