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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2024 · 35 MIN

How Gukesh D became the youngest world chess champion

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Last week, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. He claimed the title after defeating 32-year-old Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren in the final match of the 18th World Chess Championship, held in Singapore.The championship spanned nearly three weeks, with Gukesh and Ding battling it out across 14 intense games. In today’s episode, we discuss the key moments of the championship, uncover what propelled Gukesh to this remarkable achievement, and discuss the significance of his victory for India’s growing chess community.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Last week, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. He claimed the title after defeating 32-year-old Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren in the final match of the 18th World Chess Championship, held in Singapore.The championship spanned nearly three weeks, with Gukesh and Ding battling it out across 14 intense games. In today’s episode, we discuss the key moments of the championship, uncover what propelled Gukesh to this remarkable achievement, and discuss the significance of his victory for India’s growing chess community.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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