In a landmark moment for Indian chess, D Gukesh, at just 18 years old, became the youngest World Chess Champion in history on Thursday.

The Chennai-based prodigy defeated reigning champion Ding Liren in a thrilling final game to secure the prestigious title, breaking a 38-year-old record held by Russian legend Garry Kasparov, who was 22 when he first won the championship in 1985.