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The future is here; Inspiring performance: Wishes pour in for Gukesh after Candidates win

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The Future Is Here; Inspiring Performance: Wishes Pour In For Gukesh After Candidates Win

By IANS News April 22, 2024 • 14:24 PM View: 827

GUKESH WINS THE CANDIDATES: Social media was flooded with awe and admiration when 17-year-old grandmaster D Gukesh on Monday scripted history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament, held in Toronto, Canada.

Gukesh scored 9/14 points to clinch the honour after his final-round game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw. He became only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament.

After Gukesh's historic victory in the prestigious tournament, the chess community extended their heartfelt congratulations.

TAGS New Delhi Candidates Tournament Hikaru Nakamura Vishwanathan Anand After Gukesh Ramesh RB Hearty Congratulations Whole India Judith Polgar Tania Sachdev GUKESH WINS THE CANDIDATES Ding Liren World Chess Championship Vladimir Kramnik

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