Press Conference after Game 14 | 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship Match 2024

[@meerak90]

So much negativity was directed towards both players. But both showed great character. Congratulations Gukesh! Your words for Ding were so kind and classy.

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

Congrats to Gukesh if you are real WC call Carlsen back😂

[@meerak90]

@@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd He already said in press conference that he will love to play Magnus. We are not afraid of anybody😅

[@Aragorneus]

@@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd And what are you in reality ? No-one.Nothing. You are last thing in this universe to demand anything of a WC 🤣😂🤣😂😆

[@abhisen6745]

​@@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd gukesh already did that.

[@noideawhatever]

@@meerak90he can talk whatever he wants cuz Carlsen is not interested in coming back whatsoever 😂

[@unknown-user-id]

4:54 Gukesh taking his time to admire the former world champion Ding is truly admirable! 3:28 also little gestures like him standing when Ding was leaving adds more to his character, he didn't sit until he saw Ding passing the door. Edit: Those who are wondering, YES DING DID CONGRATULATE GUKESH while shaking hands, so please don't pass negative comments about either of the players. Btw, I was really hoping them to exchange a warm hug, but that's okay!

[@giridhargopal3142]

Ding did not even congratulate Gukesh. That is the difference.

[@huzaifazia9080]

@@giridhargopal3142sometimes its just the difference personalities…dings a bit more introverted

[@desi_patriot]

The young man is Class with a Cap-C all over from head2toe. He's a national treasure

[@huzaifazia9080]

But gukesh…amazing and talented and also well spoken n confident…luv from pakistan

[@huzaifazia9080]

@ yup he is

[@michaelemmanuel6111]

Timestamps: 0:20 Ding gets asked questions. 3:20 Ding leaves. 4:51 Gukesh starts by appreciating his opponent, commending his heart as a true champion. 8:31 Gukesh talks about the feeling of winning for India. 10:42 Questions from the press. 15:10 Gukesh reveals his team 19:35 More questions 37:40 Gukesh talks about what he learned from Ding. 44:05 Gukesh addresses his potential participation in the upcoming World Rapid & Blitz championship 44:45 Gukesh talks about playing against Magnus in the next World Championship. 46:40 Last set of questions. Cheers.

[@vladom9]

Thank you for the timestamp 🙏

[@ilinaacharya2738]

No winner congratulates his opponent first, what a generous act and great chatacter and sportsmanship by Gukesh. True and inspiring champion. May he only rise in chess !

[@onlyvibezzzz1014]

This world chess championship was such a rollercoaster. And the respect that Gukesh showed to Ding while Ding was leaving shows the quality upbringing of Gukesh. Congrats World champion Gukesh🎉

[@javiersays]

You cannot but feel for Ding he is such a gentle and smart person and perhaps struggling throughout the match but what he showed what he was made of when he lost 11 and came back 12. Good luck to Ding for the future... tough day. But a champion is always a champion.

[@tousifpk9496]

No game tomorrow, Fair results and no regrets.. Ding Liren 💔

[@mgrragul1782]

Breaks my heart😢

[@a.u.j6340]

Cry harder molvi 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳😂

[@BilalAhmed-sh8wt]

@a.u.j6350 do you lack compression skills?

[@smnrch]

@@a.u.j6340U showed everyone how insecure u are u realize that right? Get well soon bud

[@Kanak-n8g]

​@@a.u.j6340 akal bech ke aya he kya?

[@dannyosolo2752]

Proud of Gukesh from Kenya 🇰🇪 Africa😊😊❤❤

[@JamesCaserta-e8c]

What a beautifully elegant and spiritual person he is. Miraculous. May he reign a long time. He's a true champion.

[@LeonardoFreitas42195]

That's not what people say when they met him in person.

[@KishanDebnath-lo9ts]

Womp womp...cry bout it​@@LeonardoFreitas42195

[@One_with_bodie]

@@LeonardoFreitas42195what do you mean? Sources? Elaborate?

[@dubyalast3734]

@@LeonardoFreitas42195 Yeah I too would like some elaboration

[@2596mr]

@@LeonardoFreitas42195 what do they say when they meet him in person?

[@4747da]

props to Gukesh, gracious and honorable.

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

I was surprised at how young some of his support team was. He mentioned Vincent Keymer, Jan Klimkowski and Krystof Duda, among others. It's nice to see how these young players, who are always ambitious competitors, can still work so closely together.

[@ravivaradhan4956]

What a great person, Ding is! Saying "No regrets" after the most painful 1-move blunder that decided the world championship is the epitome of greatness. My utmost respect and admiration to Ding Liren.

[@desi_patriot]

He has already won it once.... So that also adds up.

[@CosmicBeams]

Man Gukesh! Yes, thanks to God first! Tears in eyes when you said you wanted to bring back the title to India! Congratulations!

[@stephenmavromichalos7316]

Seems like a good kid. Ding is also a true gentleman and an outstanding player. Congratulations to Gukesh and the chess world has won today

[@chakradharmahapatra1958]

I am just amazed by his calmness and serenity. A Chess Yogi from India. I am so happy to be his fellow citizen.

[@Chandra_08]

🇮🇳 140+ crore people of India are proud of Gukesh.

[@pradeepm.p395]

❤❤❤

[@Capital..k06d]

Khud bhi kuch krle

[@IQuit1999]

Many Indian support ding , i follow the 14 match . They troll gukush on the basis of religion , language and his surname also . It's shameful to watch as an Indian. You know who they are..

[@pradeepm.p395]

@IQuit1999 hi hi 😃😃😃😃 are you landed from Saturn ? Or porkisthan???

[@pradeepm.p395]

@@IQuit1999 r u from porkisthan ?

[@chichoskruch21]

I was rooting for Ding in the last 2 rounds, but I have to give it to Gukesh, he was absolutely amazing. Congrats to both players, fantastic performance, I have nothing but respect and admiration for both of them! IMHO, at the end, Gukesh deserves the title, because he was always the one pushing for the win, even in drawn positions, and when his positions was a bit sus. Ding was winning in a couple of games, but did not take the risk, which ultimately cost him the title. Gukesh was also so gracious in his words about Ding, that it made me respect him even more. What a legend!

[@Zoro-fi8ic]

Gukesh really showed his class. It was truly an amazing talk.

[@PeterSzpiriev]

Mr Ding so liked and very lovable person Mr. Gukesh World Chess Champion!😂India my favorite country. No joke, my favorite was Anand, they are my absolute favorites, hope that the World will learn from them how to live and no wars

[@PeterSzpiriev]

18 years old and already like old Smyslov! 😂

[@PeterSzpiriev]

Nasretid Hodza was not so mature and clever.

[@sooraj949]

❤

[@PeterSzpiriev]

Frank Marshall

[@Dario_Salvi]

A true gentleman. The first words were for Ding. That's an example of class.

[@blick_black2]

*Gukesh D's Team in World Chess Championship 2024* *GM Grzegorz Gajewski* (From Candidates) *Paddy Upton* (Psychologist) *GM Radoslaw Wojtasek* ( From Candidates) *GM Pentala Harikrishna* (From Candidates) *GM Vincent Keymer* (Joined at WCC) *GM Jan Krzysztof Duda* (From Candidates, Practice partner as in WCC)

[@vladom9]

Thank you for the effort🙏

[@glenrocha3377]

Vincent and Jan are huge surprises!! As they are both super strong and perhaps Future Champions as well!

[@bordoncarlos]

Gukesh is really admirable ! He even acknowledged the great talent of Ding Liren ! Congratulations to you Gukesh Dommaraju ! God bless you !

[@affablelochan]

Amazing interview Guki. I am in Portland Oregon. Going to celebrate with my family. Thanks for giving so much joy. Like you I was also praying to my Guru Kanchi Periyava that you win today with black pieces. You never won with black in this tournament. So I was praying hard

[@abritt5223]

I haven’t ever really looked at too many Gukesh interviews prior to this, he’s a truly amazing human being to be so young and talented yet so humble and mature, I really can’t believe he’s only 18. He could be an inspiration to all people in my humble opinion. I am truly honored to have him represent all of us chess players as our face to the world.

[@sashpdhar]

Congrats Gukesh , historic moment and you made us all proud by being youngest Champion ... hard luck Ding , well fought and both players are so humble and gentlemen !

[@Patil.Vikram]

I appreciate Ashley the matured way he handled the conference!

[@maltiv7426]

Ding and Gukesh both you are Great human beings. Congrats.

[@uddeshyajaiswal5896]

"When you do the right things, usually good things happen."

[@thomasm.1354]

👏 to both players! They deserve any respect 🫡

[@break147]

This moment will boost the game 10 years ahead ❤

[@lebirdking]

What a matured way to handle the event and show respect to the opponent. Superb.

[@antoniotruong5647]

A worthy champion needs a worthy opponent. Both were worthy.

[@rondawgon]

Congratulations to Gukesh, 18th CHESS World Champion. He is so humble, In hope he can remain Champion for years to come. Bravo !!!

[@desi_patriot]

18th Chess world champ at 18 yrs of age

[@Ravi-k7h7o]

Wonderful Victory. Congrats Gukesh . India is proud of you . Well played Ding too . Jai Hind !

[@sumansaha8307]

12/12/2024. This must be cherished for a long time. D Gukesh , 18 year old chess prodigy not only become the youngest world chess champion, but also bringing the crown back to India after a year long decade, turned a long awaited dream into reality. India’s chess future never looked better. 🇮🇳 ♟️

[@rukmanimanay6607]

Every school in India must try and set up a Chess Club- just look at the amount of happiness it has brought to all of us because our Gukesh has become the Chess World CHAMPION!!- Congratulations! Jai Hind!!

[@xdsanju4003]

Both showed great sportsmanship. That's so heart warming to see. Even if I'm Indian and I'm biased but one cannot hate Ding.

[@dheerajgupta2047]

I am really very happy that Gukesh won but at the same time feeling sad for Ding.

[@msdadsfsx]

Most Indians were supporting ding as you said

[@omarmasoud9060]

Does anybody understand how insane it is to be an 18 years old world champion

[@FaatehHyat]

So nice to see him cheerful and relieved. Remarkably resilient, honest, gracious, humble and capable of having fun😅; all of the attributes point to a true World Champ... Wishing him the best in his career. Love and prayers from across the border.

[@riti0704]

Incredible, proud of you boy. 18th world champions at 18. Many many congratulations!! Lovely

[@ManiS-wd2eu]

Ding is looking so sad, sorry for him. Be cheerful, proud you just lost 1 game. Don't worry come back strongly. Proud of GUKESH becoming youngest world champion. Congratulations. You inspire all the youngsters, motivates them to achieve their goals with hard work and dedication. Thanks to you wish you to more success in future.❤❤❤

[@therealclp]

I thought he looked relieved as well, and maybe any sadness he showed was about himself rather than the outcome of the match

[@mizofan]

Both are good modest men. Well said Gukesh- so admirable!

[@StevenStJohn-kj9eb]

He follows Anand in both chess brilliance and positive humble personality.

[@venkatesapalanithangavelu]

The sportive spirit of Ding is appreciated . Hearty Congrats to Our Gukesh and his maturity both in play and press meet, are impressive 👌👍 Gukesh's well composed humble acceptance of the prestigious victory as World Chess Champion is an exhibit of impressive maturity - Hearty Congrats Gukesh👌👍 Gukesh, expressing his gratitude to all those contributed for his success portrait his well groomed nature - His parents are appreciated 👌👍 Overall, highly impressed upon Gukesh attitude - Hearty Congrats 👌👍

[@asokedas2977]

Ding Liren is a gentleman and a fine chess player. He didn't hide his health problems, honest in review of his games and gracious in defeat. I hope he regains his faculties for which he earned such respect of chessplayers the world over. I sincerely hope he will be back. Meanwhile congrats to Gukesh for another magnificent achievement. But let it not escape anyone's mind that he made some uncharacterstic mistakes which are not expected at this level and would have been punished severely by someone like Magnus or Naka.

[@javiersays]

true comments ... but he won the candidates and won the olympiad ... so this is not a fluke ..its hard work and being right place at right time... lets have the courage to call victory a victory and not just try and find issues with it... fact is he is World Champion and he has earned it.... victory goes to the resilient and brave not to the perfect

[@hariharaneb8885]

​@@javiersays Absolutely. Gukesh is the world champion. It has to sink in with applogists.

[@supriyaparai3275]

I'm soooo proud of you Ding

[@roshanranjanbihar]

I m also ❤ love from India ❤

[@a.u.j6340]

And I'm so proud of gukesh 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@umangprajapati8482]

I am proud of Gukesh🙏👍

[@desi_patriot]

He is in so much control of his emotions and words and that too at such a tender age

[@dr.deepakgore1079]

Lovee u Guki ,u r great to bring India WCC cup back , Salute, hat's off, grand salute to your parents and working team GM members 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@irlchanael]

Ding, I'm so proud of you! Huge congratulations to Gukesh, both champions❤

[@dwaipayansvlog1602]

Congratulations to Ding Liren who fought brilliantly and make winning this championship really worthy for Gukesh.

[@akshikayadav1091]

He did it❤

[@praveer108]

world chess champion title come HOME guys . again after long time. HOME country . just wow.

[@gauravnagarkar0]

What a new champion. Haven’t seen such a humble Indian in sport before 🎉

[@athensmajnoo3661]

What graceful guys both are♥️♥️

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Gajewski, Wojtaczek, Klemowski, and Duda, the Polish posse! and Harikrishna,and Keymer, what a great team!

[@desi_patriot]

Ding IS CLASS ALL OVER.. He has earned my unqualified respect even in defeat and truth be told, I would not have minded had he won.

[@aaronsung6208]

I like how Gukesh spent long paragraph recognizing Ding's achievement. Although Ding is probably weakest WC during his reign, but Ding was great player before COVID lockdown, as good as many WC. He won fairly, and it was a great achievement.

[@rukmanimanay6607]

Yes, what Gukesh said is spot on- chess is a mental game so a mental coach is always helpful. In fact, in India we have so much of talent and every sport needs a mental coach!!

[@adityakv1950]

He is GRATITUDE all over! 🙏

[@deepaknegi9757]

Congratulations Gukesh🎉

[@Chessclears]

I don't think Ding is sad. He looks sooo relieved, maybe that he hasn't to defend again and that he played a good match.

[@koalafan2166]

Maurice Ashley very professional :) Very honest from Ding and heartbreaking :( Gukesh classy towards Ding and very gentle. Well done kid

[@shashwatsinghaz]

Ding is such an awesome chess player. Struggling with mental health issues, still played like an absolute champion. And my man Gukesh, what a victory! Absolute class shown throughout the championship. Very well deserved! Love and Respect for both players!!!!

[@carlossellsoto]

I love Ding. What a human being.

[@supriyaparai3275]

Well done Both of you ❤❤❤ LOVE FROM INDIA

[@ilinaacharya2738]

What a fighter and champion and Ding. And great sportsmanship from Gukesh and deserving

[@guruvikram7573]

வாழ்த்துகள் da தம்பி ❤ . Proud from Tamil Nadu - India.

[@KunalKumar-pc4vg]

23:56 Gukesh slipped up but remembered he was in a press conference XD

[@curious_banda]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daricanongrum9780]

Ding did so well he has had a hard hard year he did his absolute best. .

[@chandanshah8914]

New era after succession of vishvanathan anand ❤

[@pradeepm.p395]

Gukesh highly matured than his age .

[@delbertsaa6774]

Yes He didn't say CHESS. SPEAKS X ITSELF 😅

[@mad4790]

​@@delbertsaa6774 keep crying.. he is still a world champion 😂

[@spken1995]

love you Ding! Congrats to Gukesh!;)

[@FlyTour69]

Congratulations, Gukesh! I’ve been rooting for you this match. Very happy with the outcome.

[@amitdixit746]

What I liked is Goal.... Becoming the world champion doesn't mean I am best in the world.. that's the motivating factor..

[@Black.History.365]

Congrats to Gukesh, and for Ding; “True success isn't just about achieving the highest point, but rather about your ability to recover and rebound from setbacks or failures, demonstrating resilience and strength when you hit a low point in life.” - General George S. Patton He’ll bounce back!!

[@Ansh8654]

Great fighting sprit and an amazing Press Conference. Goes on to show the humbleness, greatness and gracefulness of THE WORLD CHESS CHAMPION GUKESH . Also amazing fighting spirit shown by Ding . In tears Atm. Gukesh OP.

[@rukmanimanay6607]

What a humble and generous 18 year old Champion- he will surely reach great heights!!

[@swaratma9423]

Congratulations to Grandmaster D. Gukesh: The Youngest World Chess Champion We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Grandmaster D. Gukesh on his extraordinary achievement of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion in history. This remarkable milestone is a testament to his immense talent, relentless hard work, and unwavering determination. This victory is not only a personal triumph for Gukesh but also a proud moment for his family, friends, and team, whose support and dedication have been instrumental in his success. We also celebrate the countless fans across the globe who have stood by him throughout his journey, sharing in his dreams and victories. ​As the chess world hails this historic achievement, we look forward to witnessing more of Gukesh’s brilliance on the board. Congratulations once again to the new World Chess Champion, Grandmaster D. Gukesh! Chessizen Team

[@sibsundarbanerjee3353]

Such a wonderful soul

[@deniskim3456]

After defeating world champion, Ding Liren, Gukesh unlocks hidden boss - Magnus Carlsen.

[@lokanathishere]

Loved whole tournament from Day1. Congratulations Gukesh 👑

[@civilpse5458]

Yes, one more thing, I would like to add is Gukesh brought out the point that a personal mental coach has immense bearing on his match. Being a parent of a athlete, we know what pressure they undergo. In swimming only elite teams have just one psychology coach for the whole team of more than a hundred, which is just namesake.

[@RajSharma-zv3mu]

Congrats dear Gukesh. We lived every moment along with you. Best wishes for a great future.

[@Jewdah18]

Gukesh is a star

[@ashokkumarpn3245]

Much congratulations to our dear Pride WORLD CHAMPION D.GUKESH❤

[@panda4247]

Wow, he had the whole Polish team. We knew about Gaju and suspected Wojtaszak (he was part of Anand's team in 2013 too, so Anand could have connected them), but i did not know thar also Duda and Klimkowski were part of the team.

[@percybyssheshelly]

Ding played very well considering that he's been in a slump for two years. Congrats to Gukesh for becoming world champion at 18!

[@vijaybabu3054]

Illustrious career can be seen from the new champions

[@DraganVujovic-h1j]

Cong. to Gokesh! Praisses to decent and deffence strong Lyren! Both of them are valuable players. Nothing bad about having a new champion!

[@Isothermic]

Thanks for making us proud and thank you Ding for trying your best

[@NaliTinlomRangwang]

Proud of you Gukesh for making our country proud

[@tejaspatel1073]

Congratulations my dear gukesh jay ho ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@ItzYeboiGamez]

I feel like Magnus should come back to fight Gukesh, it would be fun to see him back and it would be a good idea to see if the younger generation potentially is stronger than the older generation. And as for gukesh, I think he would find it as a learning experience and would be an honor to play against Magnus. As for Magnus it would show he still has the capabilities of playing a very high level but also shows that he still reclaims that title of being the greatest in the world (obviously he is the GOAT, but I think the game would be cool)

[@delbertsaa6774]

Magnus ..is Time X you to. Re CONFIRM ..YOU STILL #1

[@delbertsaa6774]

Manus you comeback and whole 🌎 besides India will be in your side

[@FirebirdAD]

15:14 Gukesh's Seconds. The Mystery we have been waiting to solve.

[@akshikayadav1091]

First time seeing gukesh laughing❤ so much 🎉

[@palaninadeson3032]

Valtugal Gukesh, from Malaysia ❤❤❤❤

[@omkarambapkar9757]

What a win and a proud for Bharat.❤🎉🌹👍

[@akshikayadav1091]

Interviewers ask question Gukesh yeah 😂❤

[@joelperlestein]

Gukesh is still just a boy. Youngest to ever do it. You can celebrate with a beer, i wont tell anyone lol