In a shocking turn of events, the 17-year-old from Chennai, Gukesh, has emerged victorious in the prestigious Candidates tournament held in Toronto. The tournament was designed to select the challenger to the world champion and Gukesh’s win has set him up for a chance to compete for the title at the upcoming World Chess Championship.
Gukesh’s victory over established players like Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, and Ian Nepomniachtchi is a testament to his skill and determination. Despite their experience and success, Gukesh emerged triumphant in his debut at the event. This achievement makes him the youngest ever winner of the Candidates tournament and sets him on track for even greater success in the future.
With only one round remaining, Gukesh took a commanding lead over his opponents. He needed just a draw in his final game against Caruana and Nepomniachtchi to secure the win. The tension was palpable as all three players fought fiercely for victory. However, fate had other plans and all three games ended in draws. This allowed Gukesh to claim victory and cement his place as India’s youngest ever grandmaster at just 12 years old.
Gukesh’s incredible journey has not gone unnoticed by FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky who shared exciting news about Gukesh’s victory on social media. With this win under his belt, Gukesh is now poised to become India’s first ever world chess champion and will undoubtedly continue making waves in the world of chess for years to come.