In the last game of their series in Singapore, Indian teenage prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju defeated China’s Ding Liren to become the youngest undisputed world chess champion on Thursday.
Following Ding’s resignation in an exciting endgame that was predicted to result in a draw, 18-year-old Gukesh broke down in tears and buried his face with both hands. Later, with a broad smile, Gukesh sprang to his feet and joyfully raised both hands.
Gukesh told reporters after the game, “My entire strategy for this match was to push as much as possible in every single game.”
“The strategy pays off after just one game.” The viewing was greeted by cheers from ecstatic spectators, many of whom were Indians who had flown in to witness the game and Singaporeans of Indian heritage.
