Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at 18, defeating ti

A dramatic blunder sealed a match between Indian and Chinese chess champions that has highlighted the resurgent popularity of the ancient game.

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh paid tribute to Ding Liren, calling the Chinese player a ’true champion’. Gukesh also spoke on his desire of enjoying a long chess career.