18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju has just become the youngest chess world champion ever. He defeated the reigning champion, Ding Liren, in a thrilling final held in Singapore, leaving chess fans around the world in awe.
The tournament was intense, with Gukesh already being the youngest player in the competition. But his skill, focus, and determination led him to a hard-fought victory, winning the best-of-14 match by just one game. His triumph earned him a share of the impressive $2.5 million prize, but it was more than just the money – it was about history.
With this victory, Gukesh became only the second Indian player to win the title, following in the footsteps of five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh also broke a huge record, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the chess world title. The previous record was set by the legendary Garry Kasparov, who was 22 when he first won the title in 1985.
The match reached a dramatic climax when Ding made a costly mist...
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