D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

The Indian prodigy defeated defending champion Ding Liren in a dramatic 14-game match, marking a historic milestone in chess.

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster, defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest World Chess Champion in history.
The championship match, held in Singapore, went the full 14 games, with Gukesh clinching victory after a critical blunder by Ding in the final game.
Gukesh's father credited Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna for mentoring Gukesh during key stages of his career, including the Candidates Tournament and the World Championship preparation.
Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian criticized classical chess as a format, with Carlsen calling it the 'worst way' to determine the best player, sparking debate about the future of the sport.
Gukesh's disciplined and fearless approach, even in high-stakes moments, was highlighted as a key factor in his historic triumph.