Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18 years old, defeating China’s Ding Liren in Singapore. This victory not only marks a significant milestone in his career but also highlights India’s flourishing chess ecosystem. Dommaraju, a grandmaster since the age of 12, has achieved numerous accolades, including individual and team gold medals at international Olympiads, with notable mentorship from former world champion Viswanathan Anand.