Gukesh becomes the youngest chess world champion, breaking Kasparov's nearly 40-year-old record
The World Chess Championship match in Singapore has concluded, with reigning champion Ding Liren of China losing his title to challenger Dommaraju Gukesh. The reigning champion was unable to defend his crown.
Details: The players entered the final, 14th game, tied at 6½–6½. Ding, playing with the white pieces, fell to the youngest contender in history, Gukesh, who secured victory after 58 moves. The game—and the match—ended in favor of the Indian prodigy, 7½–6½.
Reminder: At just 18 years, 6 months, and 14 days old, Gukesh has become the youngest world champion in chess history, breaking Garry Kasparov’s record. Kasparov claimed the title in 1985 at the age of 22. Gukesh will defend his title in 2026 against the winner of the Candidates Tournament.
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
