World Chess Championship Statements
World Chess Championship - Latest statements from the press
chess competition played to determine the World Champion in chess
“ What a proud moment for India! Congratulations to Koneru Humpy on winning the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship 2024. Her incredible triumph caps off a phenomenal year for Indian chess!
Chief Minister,
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dy. CM congratulate Koneru Hampy on…
“ When I realized I was winning, I felt great and quite excited,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small…
“ For me to be standing here as the youngest World Chess Champion, I feel gratitude towards everyone,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital…
“ I think I am one of the best players in the world. But Magnus Carlsen remains to be No.1. I have immense respect for him, but it's also good to have the world championship title. I have him up there…
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my best:…
“ I am very glad to be here. I can see the support and what it means to India... You guys are amazing. You gave me so much energy,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Hero’s welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in…
“ It's amazing. Your support gave me a lot of energy. It's a great feeling to win the world championship,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Watch: World Chess Champion Gukesh Arrives In Chennai To Rapturous…
“ Winning the World Chess Championship does not mean I am the best player, obviously that is Magnus Carlsen. I want to reach the level Magnus has achieved,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Not part of this circus anymore: Carlsen rules out title clash with…
“ I just exchanged a few words with my father. My mother is not here but she will be flying in tomorrow. They have made a lot of sacrifices and I would like to thank them,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
"I Want To Be Youngest World Champion": D Gukesh Recalls Viral Old…
“ It's a little bit historic and a little bit of a surprise. Historic because he is the youngest world champion in history. Surprise because 20 minutes before the end, it didn't look like it (the…
Viswanathan Anand,
How Much Prize Money D Gukesh Won After Becoming World Chess Champion