Indian prodigy, 17, makes chess history
MONTREAL: A 17-year-old from India will become the youngest player to challenge for the World Chess Championship crown after winning a major tournament in Canada.
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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.
"Great Time For Chess In India": Grandmaster Gukesh D after Historic Candidates Win
India's Grandmaster Gukesh D made history on Monday as he became the youngest player in the world to win the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion. The 17-year-old, who has qualified for the world championship final, courtesy of the win, is already eager to take on China's Ding Liren in the final. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Gukesh gave insights into the mental battle he had to fight as he looked to win the Candidates tournament and script history for his country.
Anand Mahindra On How 'AI' Gukesh Proved Magnus Carlsen's Prediction Wrong
India achieved an all new high in chess on Monday morning as Gukesh D became the youngest player in the world to win Candidates tournament. Gukesh, at the age of 17, made history while also booking a spot in the final of the world championship. As entire India celebrates Gukesh's triumph, industrialist Anand Mahindra gave an exceptional 'Artificial Intelligence' praise for the teenage chess prodigy. In his post on social media, Mr. Mahindra also highlighted how the renowned Magnus Carlsen got his prediction wrong when it comes to the Candidates tournament.
"Great Time For Chess In India": Grandmaster Gukesh D To NDTV After Big Win
India's Grandmaster Gukesh D made history on Monday as he became the youngest player in the world to win the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion. The 17-year-old, who has qualified for the world championship final, courtesy of the win, is already eager to take on China's Ding Liren in the final. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Gukesh gave insights into the mental battle he had to fight as he looked to win the Candidates tournament and script history for his country.
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.