Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand claimed his 10th Leon Masters title, defeating Spaniard Jaime Santos Latasa 3-1 in the finals. The 54-year-old Indian chess legend proved his dominance in the tournament, showcasing his technical brilliance and strategic prowess. Anand’s victory adds to his legacy as a master of the game, demonstrating his enduring skills despite facing younger and highly-rated opponents.
Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh has etched his name in history as the youngest-ever Chess Candidates champion. At just 17 years of age, he has earned the right to challenge reigning world champion Ding Liren of China for the coveted title in 2024. Gukesh’s remarkable achievement brings him one step closer to his childhood dream of becoming the youngest world champion in chess. Upon his triumphant return to India, Gukesh attributed his success to the guidance and mentorship of former world champion Viswanathan Anand.
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the World Chess title. The 17-year-old defeated all odds to win the Candidates tournament in Toronto, earning the right to face defending champion Ding Liren of China. The success of Indian chess players at the highest level has been attributed to the legendary Viswanathan Anand, whose academy has produced top talents like Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa. The rise of Indian and Chinese chess prodigies in the diaspora has also been noted by Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who predicts further success for young players in the future.
17-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has made history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title. Gukesh’s victory surpasses the previous record held by Garry Kasparov for 40 years.
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D emerged victorious at the prestigious FIDE Candidates 2024, securing a spot in the World Chess Championship. The young grandmaster expressed his aspirations to ultimately conquer the world title.
