India's Gukesh D etched his name in history books when he became the youngest chess world champion, beating China's Ding Liren.

D. Gukesh was recently crowned as the newest chess champion and to make the country even prouder, Gukesh became the youngest chess champion in the history of the sport. After becoming the youngest World Champion,

Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.

Gukesh won Thursday’s game with the black pieces after Ding wilted under pressure and blundered in what commentators considered to be a comfortable position

In the penultimate match of the World Chess Championship, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh gave it his all but was unable to overcome China's tenacious defending champion Ding Liren, forcing him to settle for a draw after 68 moves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

Gukesh Dommaraju of India defeated Ding Liren of China Thursday to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, giving him chess's highest honor at the age of 18. Dommaraju won the best-of-14 series by a score of 7 1/2–6 1/2, taking the 14th game thanks to a massive tactical error by Liren.

Take a deep dive into the life of Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and his ascent from a young kid to becoming the World Chess Champion at the age of 18.

Gukesh became the youngest player in the history of chess to win the world championship after the 18-year-old defeated 32-year-old Ding Liren.

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's dedication,

PM Narendra Modi hailed D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship victory during their meeting. The young champion gifted the Prime Minister a signed chessboard, symbolising his triumph and India's growing prominence in the global chess arena.