India’s Gukesh defeats China’s Ding to become the youngest chess world champion

In a historic moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest world chess champion. In a nail-biting final game on Thursday at the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China, marking a new era in chess history

The championship battle came down to the wire in the 14th and final game, where Gukesh showcased incredible resilience and strategic brilliance. With the match appearing destined for a draw, the young prodigy seized a decisive victory, securing the required 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5

This triumph shattered a long-standing record held by Russian legend Garry Kasparov, who became world champion at 22 by defeating Anatoly Karpov in 1985. Gukesh’s groundbreaking achievement not only rewrites the record books but also cements his status as one of the brightest stars in the world of chess