In a remarkable achievement, the Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju GukeshAt just 17 years old, he made history by winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament, becoming the youngest challenger in the history of the World Chess Championship. Not only this, Gukesh is also the first teenager to win this prestigious tournament.
Excellent performance of the candidates
Gukesh’s stellar performance in the Candidates Tournament saw him score an impressive score of 9/14 and stand first. With this win, he became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand Win prestigious tournaments, securing your place as a challenger for the World Chess Championship later this year.
fight for the crown
Gukesh will now face Durjeya Ding Liren In an epic struggle to determine the next World Chess Champion. The teenager’s remarkable journey and subsequent victory at the Candidates Tournament has defied all odds and expectations.
unaffected by formidable opponents
In a field featuring two of the top three players in the world and a two-time World Championship challenger, Gukesh was not given much of a chance in his first Candidates appearance. However, the young Indian has turned the odds on their heads by playing exceptional chess, staying cool under pressure and displaying maturity and calm far beyond his years.
decisive final round
In the final round of the Candidates Tournament, the situation was tense, with Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura needing wins to survive. As the sole leader, Gukesh needed only a draw against world No. 3 Nakamura and a draw result in the Caruana–Nepomniachtchi game. Remarkably, both of these conditions were met, paving the way for his historic victory.
