17-Year-Old Gukesh Scores 9/14, Wins FIDE Candidates, Set to Challenge Ding Liren

Apr 22, 2024, 02:17 AM

In the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament, 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh emerged as the youngest ever player to win the tournament, securing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren. Gukesh clinched the title with a score of 9/14 points, concluding the tournament with a critical draw against Hikaru Nakamura in the final round, where he played with the black pieces. His live rating reached 2762.8. The tournament also saw Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi drawing their final game, impacting the standings. This victory marks a significant milestone, positioning Gukesh as a potential world champion and highlighting his rapid rise in the chess world over the past few years.