Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion at 18

The Indian prodigy defeated China's Ding Liren in a dramatic final and was celebrated with a hero's welcome in Chennai.

Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old from Chennai, India, defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5 in the best-of-14 final held in Singapore.
He is the youngest chess world champion in history, surpassing Garry Kasparov's record by over four years.
Gukesh is only the second Indian to win the world chess title, following five-time champion Viswanathan Anand, who also hails from Chennai.
Upon his return to India, Gukesh was met with jubilant celebrations at Chennai International Airport, including crowds, banners, and a personalized car with the phrase 'The new king in the kingdom of chess.'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's victory as 'historic and exemplary,' and the young champion is expected to meet with the Prime Minister later this month.