11 crores in 17 days… At the age of 18, the world champion’s net worth has crossed 20 crores, World Chess Champion D Gukesh
He is the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the World Chess Championship. D Gukesh has become the youngest world champion in the history of chess at 138 years. Gukesh, who created history by winning the 14th bet against Chinese legend Ding Liren, received crores of rupees as prize money.At the age of 18, Gukesh’s net worth has crossed 20 crores. Gukesh, who scored a hat-trick of titles this year, had a net worth of Rs 8.26 crore before the World Championship, but after becoming the World Champion, his net worth has increased tremendously. He earned more than 11 crores in 17 days. The World Chess Championship was held in Singapore for 17 days.
Viswanathan Anand(As of October 2023) the legendary Indian chess grandmaster, has an estimated net worth of around ₹200–250 crores (approximately $25–30 million USD). His wealth comes from a combination of chess tournament winnings, endorsements, coaching, book deals, and public appearances.