18-Year-Old Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion

The Indian prodigy defeated reigning champion Ding Liren in a dramatic final match marked by critical errors and strategic brilliance.

Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, claimed the chess world championship title, becoming the youngest champion in history.
The decisive moment came in the 14th game when Ding Liren made a critical endgame error, turning a likely draw into a loss.
Despite the victory, Gukesh acknowledged Magnus Carlsen as the strongest player in classical chess, highlighting the absence of Carlsen in recent championships.
The championship featured intense and grueling matches, with both players showing moments of brilliance and lapses, drawing mixed reactions from commentators and fans.
Gukesh credited his successful preparation to a diverse team of grandmasters, including Vincent Keymer, while Ding expressed determination to continue competing despite losing the title.