TORONTO [CANADA], Chess legend Garry Kasparov praised India's 17-year-old grandmaster D Gukesh after his victory in the FIDE Candidates and said it was an "Indian earthquake in Toronto". The 17-year-old Indian created history on Monday as he Won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest challenger for a world title After a thrilling final round in Toronto, Kasparov took to his official congratulated. on Monday. He said that Gukesh will face China's Ding Liren in the World Championship final. Gukesh, 61, concluded by saying that Vishwanathan Anand's "kids" are "loose" "Congratulations! The pinnacle of Indian earthquake in Toronto 17-year-old Gukesh D to face Chinese champion Ding Liren for top title in chess world , Vishy Anand's "children" are on the loose,'' Kasparov wrote on X.
>Congratulations! The Indian earthquake in Toronto is the culmination of tectonic plates shifting in the world of chess as 17-year-old Gukesh Di takes on Chinese champion Ding Liren for the supreme title.Vishy Anand's "children" are free! https://t.co/Lm52orDYs8
- Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) April 22, 202
In Round 14 of the FIDE Candidates, Gukesh used the black pieces to hold Riva Championship contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw and ensure his victory. Earlier, while speaking to ANI, Gukesh said that his aim now is to shine in the World Championship. "My next goal is this big one at the World Championships. I just plan to do my best and be in the ideal shape needed to play good chess and I hope things go my way," he expressed. That he wanted to challenge current champion Ding, he said that it has always been his goal to win the crown, “I haven't really thought about preparations yet; I didn't get much time for this.I will start thinking about the match soon." I try to give my best in every possible way. I am really eager to start preparing for the final and give my best," he said after winning the Gukesh Candidates Wale became only the second Indian player to win the tournament after Vishwanathan Anand.Five-time world champion Anand's victory in 2014
>Congratulations! The Indian earthquake in Toronto is the culmination of tectonic plates shifting in the world of chess as 17-year-old Gukesh Di takes on Chinese champion Ding Liren for the supreme title.Vishy Anand's "children" are free! https://t.co/Lm52orDYs8
- Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) April 22, 202
In Round 14 of the FIDE Candidates, Gukesh used the black pieces to hold Riva Championship contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw and ensure his victory. Earlier, while speaking to ANI, Gukesh said that his aim now is to shine in the World Championship. "My next goal is this big one at the World Championships. I just plan to do my best and be in the ideal shape needed to play good chess and I hope things go my way," he expressed. That he wanted to challenge current champion Ding, he said that it has always been his goal to win the crown, “I haven't really thought about preparations yet; I didn't get much time for this.I will start thinking about the match soon." I try to give my best in every possible way. I am really eager to start preparing for the final and give my best," he said after winning the Gukesh Candidates Wale became only the second Indian player to win the tournament after Vishwanathan Anand.Five-time world champion Anand's victory in 2014
