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Eighteen-year-old Indian grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh became the youngest-ever undisputed world chess champion by defeating 32-year-old Ding Liren of China in the final game of a 14-game championship.

The 18-year-old beat defending champion Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday after the Chinese player blundered in the final game.

Ding faced a battle with depression, taking a nine-month hiatus to prioritize his mental health, including seeking help from a psychologist. During this tournament, he earned a reputation as the ...