Gukesh
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D Gukesh, who has emerged as a new young sensation in the world of chess, created history on Thursday. Gukesh defeated world champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of the World Championship despite playing with black pieces. With the victory, Gukesh got 7.5 points. He won the world title by winning the match 7.5-6-5. Gukesh overtook Russia’s great Garry Kasparov by becoming world champion. Kasparov was the youngest world champion ever. He became champion in 1985 at the age of 22.
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