In December 2024, Dommaraju went on to defeat China’s Ding Liren to become the youngest chess world champion at 18 years old. Carlsen sat out of that tournament as well.

Gukesh Dommaraju, of Chennai, India, beat China’s Liren Ding of Wenzhou, China, during the final game of the championship, the Guardian reported, taking the title and $2.5 million in prize money.

Gukesh's journey to the top has been extraordinary. On December 12, he defeated China's Ding Liren in a closely contested match to claim the World Chess Championship title in Singapore. At just 18 ...

The 18-year-old beat defending champion Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday after the Chinese player blundered in the final game.. Draped in the Indian flag and ...

The ratings spot is one of the many pathways to qualify for the eight-player Candidates tournament, which is the final step ...

Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old, recently won the 2024 World Chess Champion. Here are 3 crucial lessons for entrepreneurs to help them succeed — even without VC.

India’s chess prodigy D Gukesh, now 19, has become not only the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion but also one of the sport's highest-earning young stars. With earnings from prize money, brand ...

Few games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved ...

The FIDE Grand Swiss is the event that helped Vidit Gujrathi and Vaishali Rameshbabu secure spots at the Candidates ...

Carlsen is also a five-time world chess champion, ... Carlsen declined to defend the title in 2022, with China's Ding Liren taking the top spot only to be defeated by Gukesh in 2024.

Reigning World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju has spoken out after his stunning victory over the former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in round six of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. The two faced ...

In December 2024, Dommaraju went on to defeat China’s Ding Liren to become the youngest chess world champion at 18 years old.Carlsen sat out of that tournament as well. “Becoming the world ...