Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 2024 FIDE Championship by Defeating Ding Liren, Breaking Kasparov's Record

Dec 13, 2024, 04:28 AM

Eighteen-year-old Indian grandmaster D. Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of the 2024 FIDE World Championship held in Singapore. Gukesh's victory marks a significant milestone not only for him but also for India, as he is the second Indian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh secured the championship in a dramatic final game, breaking the previous record held by Garry Kasparov, who was 22 when he won the title in 1985. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's achievement as 'historic and exemplary,' highlighting the growing prominence of Indian chess on the global stage.