Gukesh Dommaraju
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest chess world champion. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating the defending champion, Ding Liren of China, in the final match of their series in Singapore.

At 18 years old, Dommaraju scored 7.5 points, surpassing his Chinese opponent’s 6.5 points to claim the title. This accomplishment surpasses the record set by Russia’s Garry Kasparov, who became world champion at the age of 22.

Known as a chess prodigy, the Indian teenager gained recognition in the chess world when he attained the grandmaster title at just 12 years old. Dommaraju entered the match as the youngest challenger to the world crown after emerging victorious in the Candidates tournament earlier in the year.

Gukesh Dommaraju
Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever undisputed classical chess world champion.(Simon Lim/AFP/Getty Images via CNN)
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the young chess champion for his outstanding performance, attributing his success to his exceptional talent, dedication, and unwavering perseverance.

“His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence,” Modi said in a post on X.

The match was a 14-round long-time classical event with a prize fund of US$2.5 million ($3.92 million).

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