Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Jan 11, 2025, 10:04 PM
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In this series of images, we will explore D Gukesh's present net worth after winning the World Chess Championship.
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Dommaraju Gukesh, known as Gukesh, is a rapidly emerging talent in the chess world. At just 18 years old, he recently etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. He secured this incredible achievement by overcoming China’s Ding Liren in the championship final on December 12, 2024, with a score of 7.5-6.5.
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Gukesh was born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, India, into a family with a strong academic foundation. His father works as an ENT surgeon, and his mother is a microbiologist.
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D. Gukesh, the youngest ever World Chess Champion, began his schooling at Velammal Vidyalaya in Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai. He took up chess at the age of seven and swiftly became deeply passionate about the game.
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Gukesh achieved the title of International Master in March 2017 and became a Grandmaster on January 15, 2019, at the age of 12 years and 7 months, positioning him among the youngest grandmasters in chess history.
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Prior to his World Chess Championship victory, D. Gukesh's estimated net worth in 2024 was Rs 8.26 crore (approximately $1.5 million).
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After his recent victory in the World Chess Championship, Gukesh's net worth is now estimated to be around Rs 20 crore (about $2.4 million).
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The 2024 World Chess Championship had a total prize fund of $2.5 million. Players received $200,000 (around Rs 1.69 crore) for each victory. D. Gukesh won three games, earning a total of $600,000 (approximately Rs 5.07 crore).
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