Indiam Grandmaster Gukesh emerged as the youngest-at any time winner at the 2024 FIDE Candidates, securing his spot as the challenger for the FIDE Entire world Championship later on this year. The 17-yr-old chess prodigy’s exceptional journey to victory culminated in a draw against Hikaru Nakamura (United states), setting a new benchmark in the world of chess.
In the upcoming FIDE Earth Championship, Gukesh will obstacle reigning winner Ding Liren, who is at this time ranked 7th in the globe, though Gukesh holds the 6th placement.
“He has a maturity that won’t match his age and he has his individual exclusive understanding of the situation. While I have the edge in classical chess, he is a complicated opponent to deal with,” Ding Liren remarked about Gukesh.
These kinds of praise from a seasoned champion speaks volumes about Gukesh’s fantastic expertise and strategic acumen on the board.
Gukesh’s victory not only marks a private milestone but also heralds a sizeable accomplishment for Indian chess. He joins the ranks of chess luminaries like Viswanathan Anand, turning out to be the to start with Indian considering that Anand’s triumph in 2014 to clinch the prestigious Candidates title.
With a report of 5 wins, 8 draws, and a solitary loss, Gukesh showcased resilience and precision throughout the competition, amassing a profitable tally of 9 factors.
His ascent to the leading is all the extra exceptional considering his standing as the 3rd-youngest participant at any time to grace the match stage, next in the footsteps of legends like Bobby Fischer and Magnus Carlsen.