
Teen Prodigy D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion, Stuns Carlsen
India's D Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18, defeating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore. Gukesh, who surpassed Garry Kasparov's record, won $1.35 million in prize money. Viswanathan Anand praised Gukesh's focus and dedication, noting the surprise victory without a tiebreaker.
