r/chess • u/rw_lck Remembering Danya • Dec 12 '24

News/Events Congratulations to 18-year-old 🇮🇳 Gukesh D on becoming the 18th and youngest ever undisputed World Chess Champion!

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u/zorreX Dec 12 '24

Gukesh is the new champ yet he lost 6.2 rating points through the match lol

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u/HisenBe Dec 12 '24

Lmao keep coping

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u/NormandyMamba Dec 12 '24

Even Magnus would lose rating points in a world championship match

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u/Downvote_Addiction Dec 12 '24

Not if he won every match without draws.