India’s D. Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship to become the youngest world champion in the sport.
Gukesh’s title win came after he trumped reigning champion Ding in the 14th round. The game was set for a draw before reigning champion Ding blundered in the 55th move, effectively gifting the game to his rival.
The Indian Grand Master had begun the championship on the back foot after he suffered a defeat in the opening round. But, Gukesh bounced back to level the final in the third round.
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Gukesh took the lead in the 11th round, only to lose the next game as Ding struck back. With the final looking destined for a tiebreaker, Gukesh capitalised on Ding’s mistake o make history.
Here is the full list of World Chess Champions after Gukesh defeated Ding:
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