Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest undisputed world chess champion at the age of 18. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a closely contested match held in Singapore, concluding on December 12, 2024. Gukesh secured victory with a final score of 7.5 to 6.5 in a best-of-14 series, clinching the championship in the decisive 14th game after Ding made a critical blunder during an endgame that many expected to end in a draw.<\/p>\n
Match Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n The championship match featured 14 games of classical chess, with Gukesh earning his spot by winning the Candidates Tournament earlier in April 2024.<\/p>\n The competition began on November 25, 2024, with Ding winning the opening game. However, Gukesh quickly leveled the score and later took the lead with two victories amidst several draws.<\/p>\n Ding managed to equalize the score in game 12 but faltered again in the final game, allowing Gukesh to capitalize on a one-pawn advantage supported by additional pieces.<\/p>\n Historical Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n Gukesh’s victory not only marks him as the youngest undisputed world champion but also as the second Indian to hold this title, following five-time champion Viswanathan Anand. He surpassed the previous record held by Garry Kasparov, who won his first title at age 22 in 1985.<\/p>\n Emotional Reaction<\/strong><\/p>\n The moment of victory was emotionally charged; Gukesh burst into tears upon realizing he had won, while Ding appeared visibly shocked by his mistake. Gukesh expressed gratitude towards Ding for being a formidable opponent and acknowledged the significance of this achievement for his career and for Indian chess.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, Gukesh expressed his desire to maintain his position at the top of chess for as long as possible and hinted at hopes for future matches against top players like Magnus Carlsen, who remains a prominent figure in the chess world.<\/p>\n This victory has not only brought immense pride to India but also highlighted the country’s growing prominence in the global chess arena, inspiring countless young players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest undisputed world chess champion at the age of 18. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a closely contested match held in Singapore, concluding on December 12, 2024. Gukesh secured victory with a final score of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,82],"tags":[293,134,294,71],"class_list":["post-924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sports","tag-chess","tag-featured","tag-gukesh-dommaraju","tag-news"],"yoast_head":"\n