Dommaraju Gukesh: The Youngest Chess World Champion
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | D Gukesh defeats China's Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever world chess champion. |
| Champion | D Gukesh (India), age 18. |
| Defending Champion | Ding Liren (China), 2023 titleholder. |
| Venue | Singapore |
| Format | 14-round classical chess event with a prize fund of $2.5 million. |
| Final Score | Gukesh: 7.5, Ding: 6.5 |
| Decisive Game | Gukesh won the 14th game with black pieces after Ding's critical blunder. |
| Match Highlights | 2 wins for Gukesh, 2 wins for Ding, and 8 draws. |
| Qualification | Gukesh qualified by winning the Candidates Tournament in April 2024. |
| Magnus Carlsen's Exit | Carlsen relinquished his title in 2022 due to a lack of motivation. |
| Ding's Form Decline | No classical wins since January 2023. |
| Early Ambition | Gukesh declared his dream of becoming the youngest world champion at age 11. |
| Path to Greatness | Missed youngest grandmaster title by 17 days; became India's youngest grandmaster. |
| World Championship | Lost the first game but rebounded with meticulous preparation and determination. |
| Composure | Maintained meditative focus, minimized distractions and social media usage during the match. |
| Expert Recognition | Susan Polgar predicted Gukesh's future dominance in chess. |