Indian grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest player, at 18, to win the World Chess Championship. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren of China to reach the needed 7.5 points to lift the trophy.
Before the game, both grandmasters were tied at 6.5 points each and needed a victory to win the championship. A tie would have sent the two to tie breakers.
Keeping his composure, the teenage Chess phenom displayed skills to outsmart the reigning champion and end India’s drought at the championship.
Before Gukesh, it was Vishwanathan Anand who won the championship from India. Vishy won the trophy five times.
