Indian Teenager Emerges as Youngest Contender for World Chess Crown, Set to Challenge Chinese Champion in Canada
At just 17 years old, Gukesh, widely recognized as Gukesh D, outmaneuvered his opponents, securing a chance to confront the reigning world champion, Ding Liren of China, in the forthcoming 2024 World Chess Championship.
In a groundbreaking triumph, Gukesh Dommaraju, the teenage chess sensation hailing from India, clinched victory at the men’s Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday, marking him as the youngest contender for the coveted world chess title.
At just 17 years old, Gukesh, widely recognized as Gukesh D, outmaneuvered his opponents, securing a chance to confront the reigning world champion, Ding Liren of China, in the forthcoming 2024 World Chess Championship.
Should Gukesh outplay Ding, who has grappled with a recent slump in performance, he stands poised to shatter Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record as the youngest world champion at the age of 22.
Ranked 16th globally by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Gukesh sealed his triumph with a poised draw against Hikaru Nakamura, a seasoned competitor twice his age and ranked third worldwide.
Gukesh’s impending showdown propels him into the annals of chess history as the youngest contender ever poised to vie for the world chess title.
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