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Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers debate over World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju’s heritage. Photo Courtesy: MK Stalin X page

D Gukesh's World Chess Championship victory triggers battle between CMs of Andhra , Tamil Nadu over his heritage

| @indiablooms | Dec 13, 2024, at 02:38 pm

Chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju’s victory at the World Chess Championship has triggered a new battle with Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers trying to get credit for his heritage.

The state rivalry became evident after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote on X wishing the Indian player: "Congratulations to @DGukesh on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18!"

"Your remarkable achievement continues India's rich chess legacy and helps Chennai reaffirm its place as the global Chess Capital by producing yet another world-class champion," he said.

"Tamil Nadu is proud of you!" the CM said.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu soon tried to take claim over his heritage, when he posted: " Hearty congratulations to our very own Telugu boy, Indian Grandmaster @DGukesh , on scripting history in Singapore by becoming the world's youngest chess champion at just 18! The entire nation celebrates your incredible achievement. Wishing you many more triumphs and accolades in the decades to come!"

Gukesh, who belonged to Telugu heritage, was born and raised in Chennai.

The conflicting claims of the two Chief Ministers originate from the player's origin.

His parents, both medical professionals, have deep roots in the Telugu-speaking region, further fueling the debate over his “true” identity, reported Hindustan Times.

Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024.

The Indian player won it after battling it out hard for three weeks.

Gukesh defeated Ding in the 14th game which was on the way for a draw but a blunder by the Chinese helped the Indian chess player to clinch the title.

"Since the time I started playing, I have been dreaming about living this moment. Every chess player wants to experience this moment but a very few get the chance. I'm living my dream," said Gukesh after scripting history.

"We all know who Ding is - he has been one of the best players in history for several years. For me he is the real World Champion," he added.

Earlier, Russian chess player Garry Kasparov was the youngest world champion.

He had won the championship in 1985 at the age of 22.

Gukesh also became the first Indian chess champion since Viswanathan Anand in 2012.

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