Gukesh, D. – Wei Yi

2764 2024 · Black wins (resignation, time or agreement)

Dommaraju Gukesh, the Indian prodigy born in 2006, made history by becoming World Champion in 2024 at just 18 years old — the youngest ever to hold the title. Facing him is Wei Yi, a strong Chinese grandmaster who has been feared since his own teenage years for his sharp combinations and fierce tactical instincts. This clash between two exceptional Asian talents in a Sicilian Alapin is a vivid snapshot of the brilliant new generation now dominating world chess.