Gukesh starts his journey to become the youngest world chess champion
An 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy, D Gukesh, is on the verge of making history. In three weeks, the chess world might see its youngest-ever undisputed world champion. Gukesh, who recently received a Mercedes Benz from his school for his achievements, will face China’s reigning champion, Ding Liren, in the World Chess Championship starting Monday in Singapore. Gukesh is seen as the favorite, thanks to his excellent form, while Ding hasn’t won a classical game in over 300 days.