Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest ever chess champion

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju Makes History as Youngest-Ever Chess World Champion

18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju achieved a historic milestone in the world of chess by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion. In a thrilling final match against defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore, Gukesh emerged victorious with a score of 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 showdown.

The tense final game seemed destined for rapid chess tiebreaks, but a critical blunder from Ding allowed Gukesh to secure the crucial point needed for the win. The emotional moment of victory overwhelmed Gukesh, who broke into tears as the realization of his achievement sank in. On the other hand, Ding could only sit in disbelief with his head in his hands.

Following his triumph, Gukesh celebrated with arms raised in the air before sharing a heartfelt embrace with his father outside the venue. Social media clips captured the jubilant scenes in India as fans celebrated Gukesh’s historic win, making him the 18th world chess champion and only the second world champion from India after Viswanathan Anand.

Reflecting on his victory, Gukesh acknowledged that he did not immediately recognize Ding’s mistake in the final game. However, upon realizing the error made by his opponent, he described it as “probably the best moment of my life.” At just 18 years old, Gukesh is now the youngest player to achieve this feat, surpassing the legendary Garry Kasparov’s record.

In a press conference, Gukesh expressed gratitude for the journey that led him to this momentous achievement, highlighting the support he received from his family, coaches, and well-wishers. He credited his success to hard work, determination, and the miraculous moments that shaped his path to victory.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gukesh on his remarkable accomplishment, praising his talent, hard work, and dedication. Anand, another chess legend from India, also lauded Gukesh for bringing the world title back to their country, hailing it as a proud moment for Indian chess.

Congratulations poured in from around the world for the young chess prodigy, whose victory has inspired millions of aspiring players to dream big and strive for excellence in the game of chess.