World Chess Champion- Gukesh
Youngest World Chess Champion GM D.Gukesh became 18th world champion on 12th December 2024 by defeating 17th world champion GM Ding Liren.
What makes Gukesh's win so special?
It is a world championship win.
There have been only 17 World Chess Champion since last 138 years. Gukesh is the 18th one.
He is the youngest one to win the World Chess Championship and Candidates tournament. Before this the record was held by Garry Kasparov at the age of 22 years.