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.

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

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.