TORONTO [CANADA], India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh received a rousing welcome when he was walked out as the new champion of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 after winning the title in Toronto. In a video shared on Twitter by the International Chess Federation, many spectators were seen enthusiastically waving at the grandmaster and chanting his name, wanting to take a photo with him. https://twitter.com/FIDE_chess/status/178225551942558925 [https://twitter.com/FIDE_chess/status/1782255519425589251 The 17-year-old Indian created history by winning the FIDE Candidate Chess Tournament 2024 on Monday. Youngest challenger for world title after a thrilling final round in Toronto
In round 14, Gukesh used the black pieces to tie rival championship contender Hikaru Nakamura and secure his victory. With the win, the 17-year-old became the youngest player to reach the World Championship final, where he will face China's Ding Liren. He became only the second Indian player after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament. Five-time world champion Anand's win In 2014, the Indian had to draw the final match between top-seeded American Fabiano Caruan and Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, and that's exactly what happened. Before that, former chess world champion Vishwanathan Anand Praising Neo for becoming the youngest challenger, FIDE Candidates 2024 champion De Gukesh said he was impressed by the way the 17-year-old played and handled difficult situations. Anand posted on X, "Congratulations to @DGukesh for becoming the youngest challenger. The @WacaChess family is very proud of what you have done. I am personally touched by the way you played and handled difficult situations. Very proud of the look. Enjoy this moment."
In round 14, Gukesh used the black pieces to tie rival championship contender Hikaru Nakamura and secure his victory. With the win, the 17-year-old became the youngest player to reach the World Championship final, where he will face China's Ding Liren. He became only the second Indian player after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament. Five-time world champion Anand's win In 2014, the Indian had to draw the final match between top-seeded American Fabiano Caruan and Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, and that's exactly what happened. Before that, former chess world champion Vishwanathan Anand Praising Neo for becoming the youngest challenger, FIDE Candidates 2024 champion De Gukesh said he was impressed by the way the 17-year-old played and handled difficult situations. Anand posted on X, "Congratulations to @DGukesh for becoming the youngest challenger. The @WacaChess family is very proud of what you have done. I am personally touched by the way you played and handled difficult situations. Very proud of the look. Enjoy this moment."
