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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

The chess community went into a frenzy as it hailed India's D Gukesh as a potential "future world champion" after he etched his name in the history books by winning the prestigious Candidates tournament in Toronto. Gukesh drew with American Hikaru Nakamura in the final round to not only win the prestigious tournament but also become the youngest ever challenger to the world title at 17. Five-time world champion and the only other Indian to win the Candidates, the legendary Viswanathan Anand was one of the first people to congratulate the teenager.

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament

India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become youngest ever challenger to the world title. He will take on reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year. Gukesh accumulated nine out of a possible 14 points here after drawing his final round game against American Hikaru Nakamura. He became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014.

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D Gukesh To Clash With Firouza Alireza On What Promises To Be A Photo Finish

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out against Firouza Alireza of France in the penultimate round of the Candidates' chess tournament, on what promises to be a photo-finish in Toronto. Gukesh, with his last white game, will improve his chances greatly in the tournament if he can get past Alireza, who has clearly been struggling. With 7.5 points in his bag, Gukesh shares the lead with Hikaru Nakamura of the United States and Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia.

D Gukesh To Clash With Firouza Alireza On What Promises To Be A Photo Finish

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out against Firouza Alireza of France in the penultimate round of the Candidates' chess tournament, on what promises to be a photo-finish in Toronto. Gukesh, with his last white game, will improve his chances greatly in the tournament if he can get past Alireza, who has clearly been struggling. With 7.5 points in his bag, Gukesh shares the lead with Hikaru Nakamura of the United States and Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia.

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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament

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D Gukesh To Clash With Firouza Alireza On What Promises To Be A Photo Finish

D Gukesh To Clash With Firouza Alireza On What Promises To Be A Photo Finish

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