Born May 29, 2006 · Dommaraju Gukesh
Gukesh Dommaraju is an Indian grandmaster who became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history in December 2024, continuing the wave of elite Indian talent that followed Viswanathan Anand's breakthrough generation. FIDE described his play in the title match as showing 'near-perfect accuracy.'
Defeated Ding Liren 7½–6½ in the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore to become the 18th undisputed World Champion, at 18 years and 195 days — the youngest ever, surpassing Garry Kasparov's 1985 record.
Gukesh is known for calm, composed decision-making under pressure and exceptionally consistent, low-error play — the quality that FIDE specifically highlighted after his World Championship win.
vs. Ding Liren — World Chess Championship, Singapore, 2024
Gukesh won the decisive 14th and final classical game after Ding erred in an equal rook endgame, sealing the match 7½–6½.