Chennai-born D. Gukesh, a gifted grandmaster, has just made chess history.
Gukesh became the youngest player to ever win the coveted World Chess Championship when he defeated Ding Liren of China at the age of just 18.
Gukesh’s triumph is evidence of his extraordinary talent and tenacity.
In a thrilling final game, he outscored the defending champion Ding by scoring 7.5 points, the necessary amount to win the World Championship.
Gukesh’s triumph makes him the youngest champion in history, as well as the second Indian and third Asian to do so.
He is the 18th World Chess Champion in history, breaking the previous record established by Viswanathan Anand, a former Indian champion.
The Russian chess great Garry Kasparov, who was the youngest World Chess Champion in history, set a record that his victory also smashes.
Ding Liren’s Blunder Costs Him the Crown
There was tension and excitement in the World Chess Championship final game. However, Ding Liren’s unfortunate mistake was ultimately the reason for his defeat.
Gukesh equalized and took the lead in the fourteenth game after the Chinese Grandmaster had been in a solid position and made an important blunder.
The game changed course after Ding made a mistake during a crucial part of the encounter. Gukesh swiftly took advantage of the draw to simplify the situation and declare victory.
Ding Liren thus lost both the match and the World Chess Championship. Since his position had been strong, his mistake left chess fans and professionals in shock.
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik voiced his disappointment with the final match’s quality, pointing to the mistake as the turning point.
Gukesh’s Strategy: Mastering the Opening Phase
It wasn’t just luck that led to Gukesh’s victory in the last game.
Early in the match, the young champion showed remarkable talent. He employed innovations and creative tactics. These actions placed pressure on Ding Liren.
Gukesh’s first movements were planned and executed with precision to take on the defending champion right away.
Gukesh took charge of the game and progressively built an edge by challenging Ding’s moves and introducing complications early on.
Despite having less time on the clock, Gukesh’s ability to adapt and beat the World Champion showed his extraordinary excellence.
Gukesh had 23 minutes less on the clock than Ding by the twenty-third move, but he kept his composure and accuracy to win.
The President of the Russian Chess Federation Requests an Investigation
Ding Liren lost the battle. Andrei Filatov, the president of the Russian Chess Federation, made the accusation. He claimed that the Chinese Grandmaster lost the last game on purpose.
Filatov’s contentious allegation has provoked a contentious discussion within the chess world.
Peter Heine Nielsen is a chess instructor from Ukraine. He was as concerned as Filatov. He asked the FIDE (International Chess Federation) to look at the matter more.
Filatov made his comment after Ding’s mistake confused a lot of chess professionals.
For a player of Ding’s skill, the mistake appeared out of personality, raising doubts about the final game’s legitimacy.
To find out whether foul play was at play, FIDE has been summoned to investigate the situation.
Conclusion: A Historic Victory for Gukesh
Gukesh’s skill and perseverance throughout the competition are undeniable, even in light of the controversies surrounding Ding Liren’s performance.
The young winner is set to become one of the most well-known players in the game in the years to come, and his triumph represents a significant milestone in chess history.
At the age of 18, Gukesh has not only fulfilled his ambition of winning the World Chess Championship, but he has also raised the bar for chess players in the future.
D. Gukesh’s triumph is evidence of his attention to detail, determination, and intelligence.
Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion in history, has demonstrated that excellence knows no age limits and that chess is in extremely capable hands for the future.
