Gukesh wins Candidates: 17-year-old D Gukesh from Chennai scripted historical past in Toronto on the prestigious Candidates chess event after his draw with World No 3 Hikaru Nakamura ensured that he earns the precise to problem reigning world champions Ding Liren for his crown subsequent 12 months.
Gukesh turned India’s youngest grandmaster ever on the age of 12 years, seven months, 17 days, lacking the tag of the world’s youngest by a mere 17 days. He overhauled the five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand because the nation’s high ranked participant for the primary time after 36 years final 12 months. Now, he has added one other feat to that spectacular record.
There was an enormous outpouring of awe on social media after Gukesh claimed his title with everybody from former world champions to legends of the sport tweeting. Right here’s how the chess fraternity reacted to Gukesh successful the distinguished event.
Right here’s what five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand stated on social media platform X after Gukesh’s victory.
Congratulations to @DGukesh for turning into the youngest challenger. The @WacaChess household is so pleased with what you’ve gotten carried out . I’m personally very pleased with the way you performed and dealt with robust conditions. Benefit from the second
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) April 22, 2024
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Right here’s what one other former world champion Vladimir Kramnik stated:
What a night 🫣
Congratulations to Gukesh and particular award for each Fabi, Ian for his or her increadible efficiency at this time. Probably the most attention-grabbing video games I ever noticed. Bravo, REAL FIGHTERS, for giving all of it. Most vital, greater than something in chess in truth
Full respect— Vladimir Kramnik (@VBkramnik) April 22, 2024
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right here’s what grandmaster RB Ramesh, who has coached two gamers who competed on the Candidates this 12 months, calls Gukesh’s efficiency inspiring.
Hearty Congratulations to younger @Gukesh for convincingly successful the Candidates. Inspiring efficiency! Complete India is pleased with you!
— Ramesh RB (@Rameshchess) April 22, 2024
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American grandmaster Hans Niemann was additionally one of many first to react to Gukesh successful the Candidates.
Chess speaks for itself
— Hans Niemann (@HansMokeNiemann) April 22, 2024
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Even Harika Dronavalli, who’s already a legend of the sport in India, was impressed by what Gukesh had carried out, calling it inspiring.
Right here’s Tania Sachdev’s response:
GUKESH WINS THE CANDIDATES!!
The longer term is right here. It’s at this time.
22.04.2024 a date to recollect
It’s going to be Ding Liren vs Gukesh, World Chess Championship 2024
— Tania Sachdev (@TaniaSachdev) April 22, 2024
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That is what GM Davis Howell needed to say:
Congrats to Gukesh on successful the Candidates!! What a event 👏
I knew he was particular ever since our first recreation. He was simply 12 years previous (however already a GM! 🤯 ) Whereas analysing, each his mature perspective and his calculation expertise impressed me vastly. Future world champ? 🌟 pic.twitter.com/9WkkkFXeDg— David Howell (@DavidHowellGM) April 22, 2024