At just seventeen years old, Grandmaster D Gukesh of India has secured his place in the chronicles of chess history,emerging victorious in the prestigious Candidates Chess Tournament.
Gukesh clinched the title, setting a new record as the youngest contender ever for the world championship, surpassing the legendary Garry Kasparov's achievement by four decades.
Gukesh sealed his triumph with a comfortable draw against American contender Hikaru Nakamura in the final round, securing nine points out of a possible 14 in the tournament.
This remarkable victory grants Gukesh the opportunity to face off against current world champion Ding Liren of China later this year.
The young prodigy, based in Chennai, expressed his elation and relief after his win, acknowledging the support of his team and the intense moments leading up to the decisive match.
Gukesh's achievement also comes with a substantial cash prize of 88,500 Euros, underscoring the significance of his victory on the global stage.
Gukesh follows in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, becoming only the second Indian to clinch this prestigious tournament since Anand's victory in 2014.
Anand himself extended his congratulations to Gukesh, hailing his performance and resilience in the face of tough competition.
In the final showdown, Gukesh demonstrated his readiness for elite competition, holding Nakamura to a draw with strategic finesse.
Gukesh continues to build on his already impressive career, having earned the title of Grandmaster at the age of 12, making him the third youngest in chess history.
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