Youngest World Chess Champion: 18-Year-Old Gukesh from Chennai

In the championship match, Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest player on the circuit, at 18 years old, emerged undefeated to secure his place as the undisputed world chess champion in the 14th game. This established him as one of the most talented troupes in the world of chess to date.

Gukesh was born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai and started playing chess at the age of seven years because he admired Anand during the World Championship match in 2013. Yash played his first international at age seven and was crowned India’s second-youngest grandmaster by twelve. Somewhere at the fag end of his teens, under Anand’s guidance, Gukesh was quickly climbing the ladder. Thus Gukesh in 2024 became the youngest to win the Candidates Tournament thus earning his seat in the World Championship. Hear victory over Ding made him the second youngest world champion, breaking Garry Kasparov record who become world champion at the age of 22.

For the 14-game championship, Gukesh has been able to remain composed and use his brain to defeat Ding when it mattered most. Yet he stays humble and is just determined to have the most fun out of the sport as he gets famous. Like any shrewd tactician, Anand realized that it was only a matter of time before the boy roses to the throne and called him a natural successor, while Carlsen, who is also only two years his senior, referred to him as the best in the world.

Historic Victory

Gukesh Dommaraju competes in the World Chess Championship at age 18, thereby breaking the record set by Garry Kasparov.

Record-breaking Achievement

Gukesh was able to beat Ding Liren from China in the 14th match and won the championship with a total of 7.5 points.

Critical Blunder: The match was headed for a stalemate, but Ding made a fatal mistake that left his rook on place 55, thus giving Gukesh a win.

First Ever All-Asian Championship: It was the first time two participants originating from Asia played in the World Chess Championship, thus reflecting a battle between India and China.

A Historic Title

Gukesh is the 18th world chess champion since the inception of the championship back in 1886, and he is now alongside other legends in the world chess championship list such as Anand and Ding Liren as the third Asian player to make it to the championship.

Career Milestones: Gukesh came into the limelight after a magnificent display in the recently concluded 2022 Chess Olympiad, wherein he secured an individual gold with eight consecutive wins.

Path to the Championship: Gukesh secured his place in the World Chess Championship through the Candidates Tournament that took place in Toronto.

Indian Chess Surge: This success comes soon after a series of achievements by Indian chess players such as men and women’s teams in the 2024 Budapest chess Olympiad.

Other Indian Candidates: Contestants like R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi have also been part of the Candidates Tournament, which established India as a force to reckon with in chess.

Conclusion

Gukesh Dommaraju's remarkable achievement as the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18 years marks a historic milestone in the world of chess. His victory not only cements his place among the legends but also highlights India's growing dominance in the chess world. With determination, guidance from Anand, and strategic brilliance, Gukesh has set a new benchmark, inspiring the next generation of chess players