Congratulations to Gukesh, India beats China in classical chess championship (though the best player Magnus Carlsen didnt play), youngest Champ ever

[shockedcanadian]

At 18 he is the youngest chess champion in classical by many years. Magnus hasn't played in the last couple of Classical Championships as he isn't inspired much anymore, this might wake him up. He is so far ahead of everyone else that it is just assumed he could step back in and win fairly easily.​

Congrats to India defeating China. Ding actually seems like a very likeable character. Very polite, soft spoken and seemingly shy. I didn't really root for anyone, just wanting to see strong chess.

Be careful if Norway comes back though. This title could leave Gukeshs hands fast.

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Watch: D Gukesh cries tears of joy after historic World Chess Championship win​

D Gukesh was in tears after he became the youngest world chess champion. Gukesh, who is also the first teenager to win the title, broke the record of Garry Kasparov, who became the champion at the age of 22 after beating Anatoly Karpov way back in 1985. On Thursday, December 12, the 18-year-old Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 title match, thereby becoming the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to the landmark.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Oops, forgot the link to the story. My error:

MSN

 

[JoeMoma]

Gukesh is the World Chess Champion, but too young to buy a beer in America.

Magnus Carlson is still the best in the World but he hasn't competed for the World Chess Championship at least the past 2 years. He usually is the favorite to win any tournament he enters and he currently has the highest elo/chess rating.