Youngest chess world champion D Gukesh enjoys victory break in Chennai before 2025 challenges
Dommaraju Gukesh, the youngest chess world champion, is taking a break in Chennai after his recent victory in Singapore. The 18-year-old received a warm welcome home following his historic win, where he defeated Ding Liren. In 2025, Gukesh will face significant challenges, including major tournaments like Tata Steel Chess and Norway Chess. He will compete against top players, including Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura, who are eager to reclaim their standings. Gukesh's rise has also intensified competition among fellow Indian players, such as Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa. Both have achieved notable successes and will be key rivals as Gukesh aims to solidify his position in the chess world.