History has been created! Gukesh's remarkable victory moment!

In a significant milestone for Indian chess, 18-year-old D. Gukesh secured the title of World Chess Champion 2024 on Thursday in Singapore, triumphing over China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th round. This momentous win not only cements Gukesh's legacy in the annals of chess history but also establishes him as the youngest World Chess Champion ever, breaking the previous record held by Garry Kasparov.

Gukesh's victory against Ding Liren in a thrilling final match concluded a fiercely contested 14-game series. The young Indian Grandmaster, who has been recognized as a promising talent in the chess community, now holds this esteemed title at the age of 18—four years younger than Kasparov, who first claimed the World Championship in 1985 at the age of 22.

Garry Kasparov: The Russian 'G.O.A.T'

Kasparov's status as the youngest world champion remained unchallenged for nearly forty years, making Gukesh's achievement all the more extraordinary.

Garry Kasparov, born in the Soviet Union, etched his name in history by triumphing over Anatoly Karpov in 1985, an achievement that heralded the start of an illustrious career. Renowned for his meticulous preparation and assertive playing style, Kasparov would subsequently dominate the chess arena for many years, further cementing his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.

Kasparov's impact on chess was significant, with his landmark matches—including his notable victories against Karpov and the iconic 1997 clash with IBM's Deep Blue—capturing the attention of audiences around the globe. After stepping away from competitive chess in 2005, he remained an influential figure in the chess community through his writings, lectures, and exhibition games.

His works, such as "Kasparov on My Great Predecessors" and "Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins," have provided essential perspectives on the game and the relationship between technology and chess.

While Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion stood unchallenged for many years, the rapid ascent of Gukesh has now altered that segment of chess history.