D Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18 years, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China with a final score of 7.5-6.5 in Singapore. Gukesh's victory not only marks a significant achievement for him but also revitalizes interest in chess in India, where he follows in the footsteps of five-time champion Viswanathan Anand, who played a crucial role in his development. The match was intensely competitive and culminated in a pivotal blunder from Liren, allowing Gukesh to seize the opportunity. Following the win, Gukesh expressed overwhelming emotion and called it the