The Russian chess great Garry Kasparov paid a lengthy homage to Gukesh Dommaraju when the 18-year-old shattered his record as the youngest person to win the World Chess Championship, declaring, "The era of "Vishy's offspring" is truly upon us!" By a considerable margin, Viswanathan Anand is the best chess player to have ever come out of India. Still, he will also be recognised for possibly igniting a golden age of chess in his nation and motivating a new generation of players.

Gukesh acknowledged that his goal of being the youngest winner of the World Championship title began when he was in the spectators in Chennai in 2013 when Magnus Carlsen broke Anand's grasp on the title. Gukesh, who is now eighteen, has gone and done just that. It brings his and India's incredible year to a close. At the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024, Gukesh took home a bronze team medal in addition to two solo and one team gold. In addition, he became the Candidates Tournament's youngest winner. At 17, Gukesh became the youngest person to achieve a FIDE rating of 2750. With his accomplishment at 12, he is also the third-youngest grandmaster in chess history.

Speaking on Gukesh's victory, Anand expressed immense pride, stating, "It’s an incredible achievement to see such a young talent achieve this milestone. Gukesh's discipline and strategic brilliance remind me of the passion I had when I started my journey."

Gukesh’s victory also marks a new era for Indian chess, where young players are increasingly breaking barriers on the world stage. With the support of Anand and the Indian chess ecosystem, Gukesh is set to inspire a new generation of players, much like Anand did decades ago.

As the chess world celebrates Gukesh’s triumph, his achievement serves as a reminder of India’s growing dominance in the sport, driven by a legacy that began with Viswanathan Anand and now thrives through prodigies like D. Gukesh.