2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess
Indian chess shone brightly in 2024, marking a historic year of unparalleled achievements. The crowning moment came from 18-year-old D. Gukesh, who shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record to become the youngest World Chess Champion. His thrilling 14th-round victory over China’s Ding Liren in Singapore cemented his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Earlier, Gukesh had…