India’s D Gukesh Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE World Chess Champion, Leads Golden Era of Indian Chess
On December 12, 2024, Gukesh achieved what many consider the pinnacle of chess- becoming the 18th World Chess Champion. In a gripping 14-game series held in Singapore, he defeated China's Ding Liren, securing victory with a score of 7.5-6.5 in the final classical time control game. The nail-biting finale saw Gukesh capitalizing on a rare mistake by Ding under intense time pressure, a moment that sealed his place in history
On December 12, 2024, Gukesh achieved what many consider the pinnacle of chess- becoming the 18th World Chess Champion. In a gripping 14-game series held in Singapore, he defeated China’s Ding Liren, securing victory with a score of 7.5-6.5 in the final classical time control game. The nail-biting finale saw Gukesh capitalizing on a rare mistake by Ding under intense time pressure, a moment that sealed his place in history.
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