Whom did Gukesh D defeat to become world chess champion in December 2024?

Ding LirenCorrect answerYour answerMagnus CarlsenCorrect answerYour answerIan NepomniachtchiCorrect answerYour answerFabiano CaruanaCorrect answerYour answer

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Gukesh beat the defending champion, China's Ding Liren, 7.5–6.5 in Singapore.
He became the 18th and youngest world champion.

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Whom did Gukesh D defeat to become world chess champion in December 2024?

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