NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh turned his lifelong dream into reality by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the final game of a thrilling contest.At just 11 years old, Gukesh declared his ambition to become the youngest world champion, and seven years later, he fulfilled his…
Eighteen-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh triumphed over Chinese title-holder Ding Liren to become the youngest world chess champion. The thrilling showdown concluded in Singapore on Thursday.Gukesh secured victory in the 14th and final game of the match. He achieved the required 7.5 points, surpassing Liren’s 6.5.The final game, largely anticipated to end in a draw,…
Ding Liren, left, and D Gukesh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The World Chess Championship battle between the challenger from India, D Gukesh, and the title-holder from China, Ding Liren, has gone down the wire. After 13 games, the match is on tenterhooks at 6.5 points each, with just one game left to be played in…
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: D Gukesh, the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster, put up a valiant effort but could not break through the resilient defence of the reigning champion, Ding Liren of China, in the 13th and penultimate game of the World Chess Championship. After 68 moves, the game…
D Gukesh and Ding Liren (PTI Photo) In a turn of events at the World Chess Championship, challenger D Gukesh of India suffered a setback against defending champion Ding Liren of China. Liren’s victory in the 12th game levelled the match score on Monday.Gukesh, the 18-year-old prodigy, had held a one-point lead after securing his…
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: In a significant advancement towards potentially becoming the youngest world chess champion, Grandmaster D Gukesh of India defeated Ding Liren from China in the 11th Game of the World Chess Championship on Sunday. This victory places Gukesh in the lead with a score of 6-5. This…
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credits @FIDE_chess on X) (1) NEW DELHI: In the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match between defending champion Ding Liren of China and challenger D Gukesh of India, the game ended in a draw without much excitement. It was a relatively straightforward game for Gukesh with the…
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credits: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: The World Chess Championship match between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China continues to be a closely contested affair. The Game 9, played on Thursday, ended in yet another draw, making it the sixth consecutive draw and the…
Ding Liren and D Gukesh. (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian challenger D Gukesh and Chinese defending champion Ding Liren concluded their fifth consecutive draw, maintaining equal points in the eighth game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Wednesday.Both players remain at 4 points each, requiring an additional 3.5 points to secure the championship….
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: The World Chess Championship match between the defending champion Ding Liren of China and the youngest-ever challenger, D Gukesh of India, witnessed another intense battle in the seventh game on Tuesday. Despite Gukesh’s promising position and significant advantage, the game ended in a…
