Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 18, secured the World Chess Championship title on Thursday when he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore. He achieved this victory by clinching the last and final classical game.

Announcing the development, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on X that Gukesh had become "the YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION in history". . This followed Ding's resignation in a gripping endgame that many anticipated would conclude in a draw.