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D Gukesh Wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2024, Gets Mobbed By Crowd Outside Venue- WATCH

D Gukesh Wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: The Indian Grandmaster was seen getting mobbed by fans as he made his way out of the venue in Toronto.

D Gukesh Wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Chennai's teenaged chess wizard D Gukesh scripted history on Sunday as he became the youngest-ever player to win the Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada. As soon as he accomplished this feat, he also became the youngest world championship challenger at 17 while becoming only the second Indian to the Candidates title after the legendary Viswanathan Anand.

The manner in which Gukesh D went on to claim the title was sensational especially given that the youngester wasn't even the favourite to win the tournament. The likes of Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura historically enjoyed a better record over the Indian but eventually as it turned out it was the Chennai boy who managed to top the standings.

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However, in a video which is now doing the rounds on social media, the Indian Grandmaster was seen getting mobbed by fans as he made his way out of the venue in Toronto. The fans were excited that they were near the Candidates winner. A video of the incident was shared by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) on social media which has instantly gone viral.

Also Read | Gukesh D Wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2024 Title: Tamil Nadu CM Leads Wishes

Gukesh Receives Congratulatory Message From Viswanathan Anand

Among the many messages that flooded Gukesh's social media, the Indian Grandmaster received a special message from Anand. "Congratulations to @DGukesh for becoming the youngest challenger. The @WacaChess family is so proud of what you have done . I’m personally very proud of how you played and handled tough situations. Enjoy the moment", Anand, a five-time World Champion wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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