D Gukesh World Chess Championship Gukesh beats Ding, becomes youngest-ever world champ #DingGukesh

D. Gukesh, full name Dommaraju Gukesh, is a highly talented chess grandmaster from India. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Gukesh achieved significant milestones in the chess world at a very young age. He is best known for being one of the youngest players in history to achieve the title of Grandmaster (GM).

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh turned his lifelong dream into reality by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the final game of a thrilling contest.

🇮🇳 Gukesh D 🥹
Ladies and gentlemen, the 18th WORLD CHAMPION! #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/CgzYBgeTfq

— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 12, 2024

D. Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from India, recently defeated reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship, securing his title as the youngest World Chess Champion in history. The match, held in Singapore, was closely contested, with Gukesh displaying extraordinary skill and composure.