Day 39
Sports & AwardsSkim2024-12-12
Gukesh Dommaraju Wins World Chess Championship
What Happened
18-year-old Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju defeated China's Ding Liren in Singapore on December 12, 2024. He became the 18th undisputed World Chess Champion and the youngest in history, surpassing Garry Kasparov's record.
Why It Matters
The victory returns the classical world title to India after 11 years and solidifies India's emergence as the new global powerhouse in chess.
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