Gukesh Dommaraju, at 18, becomes the youngest world chess champion in history by defeating Ding Liren 7-6, claiming the title and a share of the $2.5 million prize.
The tense championship culminated in Game 14 where Ding's blunder allowed Gukesh to secure the title-winning point, highlighting the pressure and intensity of the contest.
Gukesh's journey from being ranked solely as a junior to becoming the youngest world champion reflects his remarkable growth, breaking records held by legends like Kasparov.
Ding Liren's reign faced challenges, including a nine-month break for mental health reasons and struggles to capture victories leading up to this pivotal championship.
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