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What was Gukesh’s favourite snack during the World Chess Championship final?

Singapore Chess Federation CEO Kevin Gog Wei Ming reveals what Gukesh loved the most during his World Chess Championship final games against Ding Liren

World's youngest Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju being welcomed upon his arrival at the airport, in Chennai. (PTI)

Singapore Chess Federation CEO Kevin Gog Wei Ming ha showered praise on new world champion Gukesh D and revealed what the 18-year-old loved the most during the World Chess Championship final against Ding Liren.

“I finally managed to catch a word with this young gentleman, and like the well brought up lad he is, he expressed his thanks to our team for organising the match,” wrote Kevin on X.

“Also highlighted that the refreshments in his rest room were grea,” he continued with a laughing emoji.

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Singapore Chess Federation CEO Kevin Gog Wei Ming said Gukesh’s composed demeanour will help him reach even more peaks.

I finally managed to catch a word with this young gentleman, and like the well brought up lad he is, he expressed his thanks to our team for organising the match. Also highlighted that the refreshments in his rest room were great 🤣.
Never mind the chess skills, @DGukesh… pic.twitter.com/zoENEkhvwa

— Kevin Goh Wei Ming (@kevingohwm) December 15, 2024

“Never mind the chess skills, @DGukesh represents his family, his country, and the chess world, really well with his sincerity, immaculate manners and composed demeanour.

“I am looking forward to see him reach even more peaks!”

Chess journalist and David Llada also revealed what wash Gukesh’s favourite snacks during the games.

“Rumor has it Guki ate up to five Ferrero Rocher chocolates per day,” he wrote on X.

Rumor has it Guki ate up to five Ferrero Rocher chocolates per day. 😅

This was everyone’s favorite snack during the match, with large quantities also consumed in the media center. 🙄 https://t.co/06tMgfV2X6

— David Llada ♞ (@davidllada) December 16, 2024

“This was everyone’s favorite snack during the match, with large quantities also consumed in the media center.”

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The Indian teenager Gukesh has became the youngest chess world champion on Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore.

Gukesh secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in the contest, surpassing the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22.