Chess Candidates 2024 Live Updates: Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Championship Contender

In a historic turn of events at the Chess Candidates 2024 tournament, 17-year-old Gukesh from Chennai has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Championship contender. The young prodigy secured his spot at the World Chess Championship after holding on for a draw against Hikaru Nakamura in the final round of the prestigious tournament.

Gukesh’s journey to the World Chess Championship was not without its fair share of drama. In a nail-biting final round, Gukesh managed to secure a draw against Nakamura, while on the other board, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Fabiano Caruana battled it out for 109 moves before agreeing to a draw. The back-and-forth nature of the games kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

With this result, Gukesh is now set to face Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, marking a significant milestone in his young career. The Indian chess phenom needed a win in the final round or a draw coupled with a draw between Nepomniachtchi and Caruana to secure his place in the championship, and he managed to do just that.

In other games of the day, Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious against Nijat Abasov, while Vidit Gujrathi settled for a draw against Alireza. In the women’s section, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Humpy Koneru secured wins in their respective matches.

The Chess Candidates 2024 tournament has been a thrilling display of talent and strategy, with Gukesh’s historic achievement adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Fans and chess enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the World Chess Championship clash between Gukesh and Ding Liren, set to take place in the near future.