Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, has become the youngest undisputed world chess champion, defeating Ding Liren in a dramatic last-game turn of events. The match ended with a final score of 7.5-6.5.
Gukesh's victory marks a historic moment, as he is now four years younger than the previous record holder Garry Kasparov, who held the title since 1985 when he beat Anatoly Karpov.
Ding Liren, despite a recent decline in form, regained confidence during the match, culminating in an acclaimed round 12 victory before ultimately succumbing to Gukesh’s intense final play to lose the championship.
In an act of sportsmanship, Gukesh praised Ding for his resilience, stating he fought like a true champion, exemplifying the mutual respect prevalent in the chess world.
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