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18-Year-Old Dommaraju Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Chess Champion

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“Dommaraju Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Chess Champion”

Dommaraju Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian grandmaster, made history by winning the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday. Gukesh defeated the reigning champion, Ding Liren of China, in a thrilling match that ended with a dramatic blunder by Ding.

The match was tied before the final game, with both players showcasing their skills and determination. Gukesh, despite his youth and relative inexperience, was favored to win by experts due to Ding’s recent poor form. The game was intense, with both players fighting hard for victory.

In the end, it was Gukesh who emerged victorious, becoming the youngest undisputed world champion in history. The moment was overwhelming for Gukesh, who burst into tears of joy at his accomplishment. Ding, on the other hand, walked away disconsolate after offering his resignation.

Gukesh’s victory earned him the majority of the $2.5 million prize fund, a well-deserved reward for his hard work and dedication to the game. The young grandmaster’s journey to the championship was not easy, but he proved himself to be a formidable player and a worthy champion.

After the match, Gukesh reflected on his childhood dream of becoming world champion and how it had now become a reality. He received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and other well-wishers, inspiring young minds to dream big and pursue excellence.

Despite some criticism from Magnus Carlsen, the reigning No. 1 player, Gukesh remains humble and focused on improving his game. He hopes to one day be as dominant as Carlsen and continue to make his mark on the world of chess.

As Gukesh celebrates his historic victory with family and friends, he also plans to fulfill a promise he made during the match – to do a bungee jump with a fellow grandmaster. Despite his fear of heights, Gukesh is looking forward to the thrilling experience as he embraces his newfound title as world champion.

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