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.

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 ... Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging ...

India's Gukesh D etched his name in history books when he became the youngest chess world champion, beating China's Ding Liren.

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,

The 18-year-old took the final game for a narrow 7.5-6.5 win to clinch the best-of-14 match against the title holder. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In a nail-biting finale, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship.

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.

D Gukesh has made history by defeating Ding Liren in the 14th round of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship to become the youngest ever World Chess Champion. In a tense finale, Gukesh capitalized on a blunder from Ding on move 55,

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.

Gukesh won Thursday’s game with the black pieces after Ding wilted under pressure and blundered in what commentators considered to be a comfortable position