Gukesh

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Meet Gukesh: India's Youngest Chess Prodigy Taking the Chess World by Storm

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👑 Young chess maestro Gukesh makes history as the youngest ever Candidates winner! Prepare to be amazed by his journey to the top! ♟️ #ChessChampion #GukeshDommaraju

At just 17, Gukesh Dommaraju from India has taken the chess world by storm, emerging as the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament. His remarkable accomplishment has set the stage for a thrilling showdown against China's Ding for the world chess title. Gukesh's strategic prowess and tactical brilliance have solidified his position as a rising star in the chess realm, with comparisons drawn to legendary players like Bobby Fischer and Carlsen. The young prodigy's journey to success showcases determination, skill, and a true passion for the game.

As Gukesh prepares to challenge Ding for the coveted world chess title, the spotlight shines brightly on his exceptional abilities and unwavering dedication to the sport. His historic victory at the Candidates Tournament has sparked global admiration and anticipation for the upcoming clash of chess titans. With his eyes set on the World Championship, Gukesh's meteoric rise in the chess world serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring players worldwide.

In a heartwarming moment captured on video, Gukesh was mobbed by enthusiastic fans after his momentous win, highlighting the immense support and adoration he has garnered within the chess community. Viswanathan Anand, a chess icon himself, extended his congratulations to Gukesh and emphasized the significance of savoring the accomplishment. As Gukesh basks in the glory of his success, the chess world eagerly awaits the epic battle that lies ahead, with high hopes resting on the shoulders of the young grandmaster.

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Chess: India's Gukesh, 17, is youngest ever Candidates winner (Financial Times)

Puzzle: can you win for White? Gukesh Dommaraju 17. Only Bobby Fischer in 1959 and Carlsen in 2006 have been younger players ...

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Indian teenager Gukesh to challenge China's Ding for world chess title (Aljazeera.com)

Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.

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Image courtesy of "The Indian Express"

Gukesh wins Candidates: How dramatic Nepo-Caruana game ... (The Indian Express)

For Gukesh, who will become the youngest ever world championship challenger, most of the drama that would decide his fate was happening on a board next to ...

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Through the Sportstar lens: D. Gukesh, youngest FIDE Candidates ... (Sportstar)

Here's a look at the early days of D. Gukesh, India's youngest Grandmaster, who recently won the FIDE Candidates in Toronto and will go up against reigning ...

Chess-Indian teenager Gukesh wins Candidates, sets up Ding ... (Reuters India)

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men's Candidates chess tournament after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura on a nail-biting final day of ...

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History-maker D Gukesh gets mobbed by fans in viral video ... (Hindustan Times)

After his historic Candidates victory, D Gukesh was mobbed by fans while exiting the venue in Toronto. He also received a message from Viswanathan Anand.

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Image courtesy of "Times of India"

'My next goal is to make it big at the World Championship': Indian ... (Times of India)

Chess News: India's chess sensation D Gukesh has become the youngest player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament, and will challenge world champion Ding ...

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Who is Dommaraju Gukesh, the youngest winner of FIDE ... (Deccan Herald)

He became only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014. Now, he will take on the ...

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Viswanathan Anand suggests Gukesh D 'enjoy the moment' after ... (Hindustan Times)

Viswanathan Anand congratulated Gukesh D on his FIDE Candidates 2024 win and expressed that he “personally” felt proud of his achievement. | Trending.

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Who is D Gukesh, the youngest FIDE Candidates winner? (Sportstar)

Here's a look at the career of D Gukesh, the 17-year-old Grandmaster, who became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament.

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Chess: D. Gukesh profile | A young knight who has the armoury to ... (The Hindu)

Dommaraju Gukesh's unexpected win at the Candidates chess tournament makes him the youngest-ever World Chess Championship challenger.

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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: A way-too-early preview for the World ... (ESPN India)

Then Magnus Carlsen decided to, well, not defend his title. That set up a unique championship match: where whoever won would be crowned world champion for the ...

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Gukesh, the calm player with steady moves (The Hindu BusinessLine)

D Gukesh emerges as the youngest challenger in history after a remarkable performance in the Candidates tournament.

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Gukesh Youngest Ever Candidates Winner, Tan Takes Women's By ... (Chess.com)

After 14 rounds and over three weeks of play, 17-year-old GM Gukesh Dommaraju won the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament and is the youngest player in history ...

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History in black & white: Gukesh is the Candidate (Hindustan Times)

Gukesh, 17, makes history as the youngest winner of the Fide Candidates tournament, set to face Ding Liren in World Championship clash. | Latest News India.

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'Indian earthquake in Toronto': Garry Kasparov overjoyed after D ... (Hindustan Times)

Reacting to Gukesh's historic achievement, Kasparov said "Indian earthquake in Toronto" is a signal of the shifting of power dynamics in world chess.

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India unveils Chennai's 17-year-old Gukesh as its youngest ... (Times of India)

Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest challenger for the World chess title, breaking the 40-year-old record set by legendary Garry Kasparov in 1984.

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Gukesh's Candidates victory a testament to India's growing stature in ... (The Indian Express)

Gukesh wins Candidates: In FIDE's rankings list for April 2024, there are 5 Indian men among the top 25. In the women's ranks, there are 3 Indians among the ...

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Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title ... (CNN)

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, better known as Gukesh D, became the youngest player to claim the men's Candidates Tournament in Toronto, ...

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Gukesh to face Ding Liren in World Championship in November ... (The Indian Express)

17-year-old from Chennai emerged victorious in the Candidates tournament in Toronto, a prestigious eight-player event held to handpick the challenger to the ...

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D Gukesh 'shifting tectonic plates' in chess's global order, says Garry ... (Livemint)

Garry Kasparov praises D Gukesh for becoming the youngest world title challenger, highlighting the changing chess landscape with Indian players.

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Gukesh winning Candidates 2024 marks tectonic shift in world ... (Sportstar)

The world champion from 1985 till 1993, Kasparov, said that chess players from China and India are beginning to make their mark in global competitions.

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