World Chess Championship: At the age of only 18 years, 8 months and 14 days, Gukesh Domarju has created history. He has become the youngest world chess champion. He achieved this feat by defeating Ding Liren in the final of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore. This remarkable victory of Gukesh broke the record of Garry Kasparov, who became world champion at the age of 22 years and 6 months.
Thrilling win over Ding Liren
The final match between Gukesh and 32-year-old Ding Liren was very exciting. At one point it seemed that the game might be a draw, but a mistake by Ding gave Gukesh the lead. This crucial mistake helped Gukesh win with a score of 7.5-6.5. Ding’s reaction to the loss reflects how high the stakes were.
Gukesh’s strategy and mental toughness
In the post-match press conference, Gukesh shared his strategy: “I aimed to put him under pressure in every game.” His focus and discipline paid off, helping him dominate his experienced opponent. His mental toughness and strategic depth proved crucial to his historic win, which was celebrated by chess enthusiasts across the world.
Following in Anand’s footsteps
Gukesh has now joined the ranks of India’s chess legends, becoming the second Indian to win the World Chess Championship after Viswanathan Anand. Despite his young age, Gukesh showed maturity and respect for his opponent, acknowledging Ding Liren’s strength and strategic brilliance.
Gukesh’s journey began at the age of 7, and at the age of 12, he became India’s youngest Grandmaster. Since then, he has broken many records, including defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen at a young age. Gukesh’s victory is a testament to his hard work, perseverance and immense talent, making him a rising star in the chess world.
