Breaking news: 18-year-old Gukesh becomes the youngest World Champion in history

by Shahid Ahmed - 12/12/2024

D Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in Game 14 to become the youngest World Chess Champion in history. The former World Champion blundered in the relatively balanced rook and bishop endgame. Gukesh realized it, took his time, drank some water, calmed himself down when he realized months of preparation, years of hardwork has finally come to fruition. He won the match with a 7.5-6.5 score. A detailed report will be published soon. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

The boyhood dream has come true

Look at D Gukesh's poise en route his most important victory of his career | Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

Ding Liren - Gukesh: 0-1

Ding Liren collapsed in the final moments of Game 14 | Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

Game 14 starting moments | Video: ChessBase India

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Replay FIDE World Championship 2024 Game 14 Live Commentary by IM Sagar Shah, IM Tania Sachdev, Sahil Tickoo and Amruta Mokal | Video: ChessBase India

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Every game starts at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. There is a rest day after every three games.

FIDE World Championship 2024 schedule | Photo: FIDE

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