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  Gukesh in tears after beating Ding Liren to become 2nd Indian to be crowned world champion: WATCH

  Other Sports | December 12, 2024 20:00 IST

  Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore to become the youngest-ever world champion in the history of the sport. Gukesh broke down into tears after defeating the defending champion Ding Liren.

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  Anand to defend world chess title in home town

  Other Sports | April 08, 2013 14:51 IST

  Chennai, Apr 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state will host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger Norway's Magnus Carlsen.Making the