Gukesh: From Prodigy to Champion
Remember the name Gukesh! This 17-year-old chess wizard from Chennai, India, just made history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament! That’s right, folks – the kid’s a champ, going up against the world’s best and coming out on top! We’ve been following Gukesh’s meteoric rise for years. He’s been a chess prodigy […]
Gukesh, the 17-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Makes History as Youngest Ever World Championship Challenger; Zhongyi take charge as Women’s Challenger
In an electrifying day of chess, the 17-year-old Indian sensation, Gukesh D, clinched victory in the FIDE Candidates 2024, securing his shot at the World Champion title against the formidable Ding Liren later this year. Gukesh held his own against the seasoned Hikaru Nakamura, navigating through a tense game that seemed destined for rapid tiebreaks. […]
17-Year-Old Indian Sensation Rockets Towards Victory in Candidates, Zhongyi Nears Triumph
In the heated battleground of the Candidates, Rounds 13 and 14 hold the key to destiny. The competition is nail-bitingly close, with three frontrunners locked in a tight embrace at the top. In a move that could shake up the standings, Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura settled for a swift draw, setting the stage for a historic […]
Nakamura and Gukesh Close in on Nepomniachtchi in Open, While Tan Plays it Safe
In a pivotal Round 12 of the Candidates tournament, tension was high as Ian Nepomniachtchi led the pack with 7 points, closely trailed by Hikaru Nakamura and Gukesh D at 6.5. The matchups were crucial: Gukesh faced off against the last seeded Abasov, Nakamura took on Alireza, and Nepomniachtchi clashed again with Praggnanandhaa. The results […]
