December 12, 2024 8:44 PM
Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren to become youngest-ever World Champion in chess history
India’s D. Gukesh etched his name in history by dethroning China’s Ding Liren to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship on Thursday, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever titleholder at 18 years old. The final match took a dramatic turn in the 14th round when Ding’s miscalculation on the 55th...