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Gukesh D, an incredibly level-headed 17-year-old from Chennai, became the World Chess Championship challenger by winning the very strong 2024 Candidates Tournament in Toronto. Gukesh entered the final round as the sole leader, and safely held a draw with black against direct contender Hikaru Nakamura. Either Fabiano Caruana or Ian Nepomniachtchi could have caught the youngster with a win, but their direct encounter saw Caruana failing to make the most of a number of winning chances before agreeing to a 109-move draw in what turned out to be a titanic struggle. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
TORONTO The 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday after his
In his first Candidates appearance, 17-year-old Gukesh became the youngest winner of the prestigious tournament and qualified for the World Championship match.
Gukesh D became the youngest winner of the Candidates tournament held in Toronto, Canada, also becoming the youngest World Championship challenger and will face reigning champion Ding Liren from China later this year.