Sports and Games Chess: Gukesh becomes World Champion ▪ India's D. Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China with a score of 7.5-6.5 to win the World Chess Championship title on Thursday. ▪ Gukesh has created history by becoming the youngest player (18) to win the championship. He has also earned the distinction of being the second Indian to win this championship.