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Which Indian Grandmaster has won the title of Candidates Chess Tournament on 22nd April 2024?
A)
Vidit Gujarati
B)
R Praggnanandhaa
C)
D Gukesh
D)
Harikrishna Pentala

Correct Answer :   D Gukesh

India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh made history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament, becoming the youngest challenger ever for the world title.

He will compete against China's Ding Liren, the reigning world champion, for the championship later this year (2024).

Gukesh scored nine out of a possible 14 points after drawing his final round game against American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura.

This win made him the second Indian to secure a victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament, the first being Viswanathan Anand, who achieved this feat in 2014 during his journey to becoming a five-time world champion.

Published On : April 22, 2024
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