Chess World Championship Prize Money: What's The Prize Money For Youngest World Champion?

India's D Gukesh is set to receive a hefty reward for his achievement. Check below what's the prize money the newly-crowned World Champion will get for the historic triumph.

D Gukesh's victory marks a historic achievement for India, with only Viswanathan Anand having won the title before him.

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18-year-old D Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. The Indian Grandmaster clinched the prestigious title by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the 14th game with a stunning checkmate move.

Gukesh's victory marks a historic achievement for India, with only Viswanathan Anand having won the title before him. China's Ding Liren, who had hoped to defend his crown, was outplayed by Gukesh, ending his bid to retain the title.

Gukesh is set to receive a hefty reward for his achievement. Check below what's the prize money the newly-crowned World Champion will get for the historic triumph.

Chess World Championship prize money

India's D Gukesh is set to receive Rs 16,97,383 as prize money after becoming the youngest grandmaster to win the Chess World Championship. Gukesh earned approximately Rs 1.6 crore for winning one game. He won three games during the 2024 World Chess Championship, bringing his total to around Rs 4.8 crore. However, it remains unclear whether he will receive any additional bonuses for winning the final.

In a game of 64 squares, you've opened a world of endless possibilities. Congratulations, @DGukesh, on becoming the 18th World Champion at just 18! Following in Vishy’s footsteps, you're now guiding the next wave of Indian chess prodigies. 🇮🇳♟️🏆
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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2024

At just 18 years old, Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion, following in the footsteps of Russian legend Garry Kasparov, who won the title at 22. The Indian Grandmaster was visibly emotional after defeating Ding Liren in the 14th game to win the title, with tears of joy in his eyes.

The score was tied 6.5-6.5 after 13 games, but in the deciding 14th game, Gukesh, playing with black pieces, displayed brilliant play to defeat Liren, the defending champion.

Gukesh's historic win places him alongside India's chess icon Vishwanathan Anand, who won the World Championship five times.