Gukesh D Wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2024 Title: Tamil Nadu CM, Viswanathan Anand Lead Wishes
Tamil Nadu CM, M.K.Stalin and legendary India chess player Viswanathan Anand were among the many to congratulate Gukesh D on winning the FIDE Chess Candidates 2024 title.
Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, also known as Gukesh D, etched his name in the annals of history by emerging victorious in the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament held in Toronto. This achievement makes him the youngest contender ever for the World Chess Championship title. The 17-year-old Grandmaster is now poised to challenge the reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the championship later this year.
Gukesh secured nine points out of a possible 14 in the 2024 Candidates Tournament, concluding with a draw in his final round game against America’s Hikaru Nakamura. He joins the esteemed ranks of only the second Indian player, following the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to secure victory in the Candidates tournament. Anand, a five-time world champion, accomplished this feat back in 2014.
The social media erupted congratulating the 17-year-old prodigy on his well-deserved achievement. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, too, took to the social media platform of X (formerly known as Twitter) to shower praise on Gukesh D.
“Congratulations to @DGukesh on an incredible achievement! At just 17 years old, he's made history as the youngest-ever challenger in the #FIDECandidates and the first teenager to claim victory. Best of luck in the battle ahead against Ding Liren for the World Chess Championship title,” Tamil Nadu CM wrote.
Congratulations to @DGukesh on an incredible achievement! 🏆
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) April 22, 2024
At just 17 years old, he's made history as the youngest-ever challenger in the #FIDECandidates and the first teenager to claim victory.
Best of luck in the battle ahead against Ding Liren for the World Chess… https://t.co/L2SEfj4yw6 pic.twitter.com/T70gM66PPX
India chess legend Viswanathan Anand too posted a congratulatory message for the 17-year-old stating, “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."
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
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) April 22, 2024
Here's More Congratulatory Reactions For Gukesh D From Around The World
What an evening 🫣
— Vladimir Kramnik (@VBkramnik) April 22, 2024
Congratulations to Gukesh and special award for both Fabi, Ian for their increadible performance today. One of the most interesting games I ever saw. Bravo, REAL FIGHTERS, for giving it all. Most important, more than anything in chess in fact
Full respect
Hearty Congratulations to young @Gukesh for convincingly winning the Candidates. Inspiring performance! Whole India is proud of you!
— Ramesh RB (@Rameshchess) April 22, 2024
Congrats to Gukesh on winning the Candidates!! What a tournament 👏
— David Howell (@DavidHowellGM) April 22, 2024
I knew he was special ever since our first game. He was just 12 years old (but already a GM! 🤯 ) While analysing, both his mature attitude and his calculation skills impressed me hugely. Future world champ? 🌟 pic.twitter.com/9WkkkFXeDg
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