As the final move was made, Gukesh's eyes welled up with tears, and he struggled to contain his emotions, his face a picture of pure elation and relief.

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion on Thursday after beating reigning champion Ding Liren in the final match of the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

Indian grandmaster D. Gukesh, 18, became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion after defeating title holder Ding Liren of China in a gripping finale.