Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in a dramatic match in Singapore. Notably, Gukesh, born in 2006, surpassed the previous record held by Garry Kasparov. With a stellar career already, which includes multiple gold medals at the FIDE Chess Olympiad and mentorship from renowned player Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh’s victory marks a significant milestone in his journey and highlights India’s robust chess ecosystem.