D. Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion, beats Ding Liren
India's D. Gukesh, 18, won the FIDE World Championship in Singapore on 12 December 2024 by beating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5, becoming the youngest world champion in history.
Summary
D. Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, won the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore on 12 December 2024, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5. Playing black in the 14th and final game, Gukesh won after Ding made a major mistake on move 55 and resigned three moves later, ending a 58-move game. FIDE said Gukesh is the 18th in the line of world champions and the youngest ever, and The Hindu and The Indian Express reported that he broke the youngest-champion record held by Garry Kasparov. The match was held at Resorts World Sentosa.
Key facts
- Winner
- D. Gukesh (India), 18, from Chennai
- Opponent
- Ding Liren (China), defending champion
- Score
- 7.5-6.5
- Decisive game
- Game 14, Gukesh with black; 58 moves
- Date and venue
- 12 December 2024, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
- Record
- Youngest world champion ever; 18th in the line (FIDE)
- Previous youngest
- Garry Kasparov
Practice MCQs 3 questions
D. Gukesh defeated which player to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship?
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Correct answer: B — Ding Liren
FIDE: Gukesh D beat defending champion Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5 to become the new FIDE World Champion.
Where was the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren held?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
FIDE and The Hindu: the match was hosted at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, where Gukesh won the final game on 12 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about D. Gukesh's 2024 World Championship win: 1. He won the match 7.5-6.5. 2. He won the decisive 14th game playing with the white pieces. 3. He broke Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
FIDE: the final score was 7.5-6.5 and Gukesh played black (Ding Liren had white) in Game 14. The Hindu and The Indian Express: he broke Kasparov's youngest-champion record. Statement 2 is incorrect.