
Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion, Defeats Ding Liren in Singapore
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest chess world champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a dramatic final match in Singapore.
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India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest chess world champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a dramatic final match in Singapore.
Chinese defending champion Ding Liren defeated India’s Gukesh Dommaraju in Game 12 of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, tying the overall score at 6-6 and intensifying the competition.
Ding Liren of the Chinese mainland defeats India’s Gukesh Dommaraju in the opening game of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, showcasing strategic brilliance with the black pieces.