Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion and an emblem of India's chess prowess. His victory against Ding Liren marked a new era, supported by Anand, the Rameshbabu siblings, and others who showcased India's deep talent pool.

He beat China’s Ding Liren to become world champion, reflecting New Delhi’s rise.

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 World Chess Championship, India's 18-year-old Grandmaster D. Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren to claim the title. But while Gukesh's victory was historic, it has sparked debate and raised questions about the fairness of the match.

Former world champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik had also questioned the quality of chess on display during the whole course of the 14-game tie Ding and Gukesh. Amid criticism, Ding has defended himself and Gukesh,

Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has become the youngest-ever world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren from China on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024 held in Singapore.

Following Gukesh's historic victory, Ding was accused by Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov of deliberately throwing the match.

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating Ding Liren in a thrilling final. The Chennai roadshow celebrated his monumental victory, which included a dramatic final game and heartfelt moments,

D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever, defeating Ding Liren of China in a dramatic 14-game match.

I was totally in shock when I realised I had made a blunder,” said Ding at the post-match press conference. “It was not as dead a draw as yesterday. He had a bishop and a rook, so it was more tricky.

Eighteen-year-old Indian grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh became the youngest-ever undisputed world chess champion by defeating 32-year-old Ding Liren of ... In recent years, India has dramatically ...