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Gukesh D has become the youngest world chess champion at 18, defeating Ding Liren in a dramatic final match. The championship was decided in the 14th game when Ding made a critical endgame blunder, allowing Gukesh to secure the title and a $1.35 million prize. The match was closely contested, with Gukesh initially taking the lead in Game 11, losing it in Game 12, and ultimately clinching victory in the final game.
The 2024 World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh D is tied at the halfway point after seven games in Singapore. Ding, the reigning champion, won the first game with black pieces, but Gukesh, an 18-year-old challenger, leveled the score in Game 3. The match has featured a mix of exciting and uneventful draws, with both players showcasing strategic brilliance and occasional blunders. The competition remains intense and unpredictable as they head into the second half of the 14-game series.