FIDE Chess Candidates 2024 Round 13 Highlights: Gukesh Takes Sole Lead, Vaishali Continues Winning Streak

In a thrilling Round 13 of the FIDE Chess Candidates 2024 tournament, Indian prodigy D Gukesh emerged as the sole leader after defeating Alireza Firouzja in a must-win game. The 17-year-old from Chennai showcased his skills and determination, with a crucial trade of queens being the turning point in the game.

With just one game left in the tournament, Gukesh is now on the brink of becoming the youngest ever World Chess Championship contender. If he emerges victorious, he will face off against China’s Ding Liren for the coveted World Champion’s crown.

Meanwhile, in other matches, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi settled for a draw against Nijat Abasov, while Praggnanandhaa suffered a loss to Fabiano Caruana. In the women’s event, Humpy Koneru drew with Anna Muzychuk, while Vaishali Rameshbabu secured a win against Lei Tingjie, extending her winning streak to four consecutive games.

Stay tuned for live coverage and highlights from the exciting Round 13 of the Chess Candidates 2024 tournament in Toronto. Follow the move-by-move action and analysis of the games to witness the intense battles on the chessboard.