D Gukesh, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's dedication,

Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

D. Gukesh was recently crowned as the newest chess champion and to make the country even prouder, Gukesh became the youngest chess champion in the history of the sport. After becoming the youngest World Champion,

Gukesh Dommaraju of India defeated Ding Liren of China Thursday to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, giving him chess's highest honor at the age of 18. Dommaraju won the best-of-14 series by a score of 7 1/2–6 1/2, taking the 14th game thanks to a massive tactical error by Liren.

Gukesh became the youngest player in the history of chess to win the world championship after the 18-year-old defeated 32-year-old Ding Liren.

PM Narendra Modi hailed D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship victory during their meeting. The young champion gifted the Prime Minister a signed chessboard, symbolising his triumph and India's growing prominence in the global chess arena.