In a historic achievement, 18-year-old Gukesh D defeated reigning champion Ding Liren to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship title, becoming the youngest world champion in chess history.
The final game, a masterclass in strategy and precision, saw Gukesh secure victory in Game 14 with an intricate endgame. The match was characterized by bold moves, tactical exchanges, and a relentless push for advantage.
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Key Moves:
- Gukesh displayed early dominance with Nf3 d5 g3 c5 Bg2 Nc6, transitioning to a sharp middle game with Nd5 b5 cxb5 axb5.
- His endgame brilliance shone with moves like f3 f5 fxg4 hxg4, leading to a decisive advantage.
Gukesh’s victory not only marks a milestone for Indian chess but also cements his position among the greats of the game. His triumph reflects the rise of young talent challenging the traditional hierarchy of chess.
Here are all the moves from the decisive Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship where D Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion:
- Nf3 d5
- g3 c5
- Bg2 Nc6
- d4 e6
- O-O cxd4
- Nxd4 Nge7
- c4 Nxd4
- Qxd4 Nc6
- Qd1 d4
- e3 bc5
- exd4 Bxd4
- Nc3 O-O
- Nb5 Bb6
- b3 a6
- Nc3 Bd4
- Bb2 e5
- Qd2 Be6
- Nd5 b5
- cxb5 axb5
- Nf4 exf4
- Bxc4 Bxb2
- Qxb2 Rb8
- Rfd1 Qb6
- Bf3 fxg3
- hxg3 b4
- a4 bxa3(!)
- Rxa3 g6
- Qd4 Qb5
- b4 Qxb4
- Qxb4 Rxb4
- Ra8 Rxa8
- Bxa8 g5
- Bd5 Bf5
- Rc1 Qg7
- Rc7 Bg6
- Rc4 Rb1+
- Kg2 Re1
- Rb4 h5
- Ra4 Re5
- Bf3 Kh6
- Kg1 Re6
- Rc4 g4
- Bd5 Rd6
- Bb7 Kg5
- f3 f5
- fxg4 hxg4
- Rb4 Bf7
- Kf2 Rd2+
- Kg1 Kf6
- Rb6+ Kg5
- Rb4 Be6
- Ra4 Rb2
- Ba8 Kf6
- Rf4 Ke5
- Rf2 Rxf2
- Kxf2 Bd5
- Bxd5 Kxd5
- Ke3 Ke5
Final Position: Gukesh demonstrated tactical precision, forcing Ding into an unwinnable endgame and securing the title.
With this win, Gukesh adds his name to the pantheon of chess legends, breaking records and inspiring a new generation of players.
