18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion

Indian chess player Gukesh Dommaraju, at the age of 18, broke Garry Kasparov's record and became the youngest world champion in history. In the final, he beat Ding Liren with a score of 7.5:6.5.

Dec 19, 2024 - 13:06
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18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion
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Indian chess player Kukish Doma Raja made history by becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 18. He broke the record of the legendary Garry Kasparov, who won the title at the age of 22.

In the final match, Hasek defeated Chinese chess player Ding Liren with a score of 7.5:6.5. The match lasted almost three weeks, from November 25 to December 12, and ended on the 58th move of the decisive game.

This success has become a bright milestone for Indian chess, confirming its rapid development on the world stage. Kukish demonstrates not only the skill, but also the maturity inherent in experienced players, which makes his prospects in chess even more promising.

Dommaraju's victory cemented his status as the new leader of the chess world, and his record will inspire a new generation of players around the world.

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