Singapore: India's Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history by becoming the youngest world chess champion defeating defending champ Ding Liren of China here yesterday. It was a dramatic affair in the decisive 14th game, as a blunder from Liren in the end game saw Gukesh come out on top. Gukesh also became the 18th world champion at the age of 18, four years younger than Garry Kasparov, who had been the youngest world champion since 1985 when he reigned supreme against Anatoly Karpov.
Gukesh clinched victory in the decider with black pieces as Liren crumbled under pressure. Although Liren was in a comfortable position to force a tie-breaker, he crashed at the end, losing 6.5-7.5.
