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At 18, India's Gukesh becomes the youngest chess champion in the world; see his first reaction after winning the title
Updated On: 12 December, 2024 07:47 PM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
The grandmaster defeated title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore
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India's Gukesh D has created history. The 18-year-old has become the youngest chess champion player after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore in the FIDE Chess Championship.
18-year-old D. Gukesh clinched the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, defeating Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever champion.
The points were tied at 6.5-6.5 after 13 games, and Gukesh seized opportunity in the final 14th game following Ding’s blunder.#GukeshDommaraju… pic.twitter.com/ROGziT03YR
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