April 23, 2024
India’s D Gukesh became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament:
Why in News? India’s D Gukesh became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament after an exciting final round on Monday in Toronto.
Gukesh held fellow title contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw with black pieces in Round 14 to ensure his title win and become the second Indian to qualify for a World Championship final in the classical format, after Viswanathan Anand.
He has now qualified for the World Championship final, where he is slated to face China’s Ding Liren, making him the first teenager to reach the summit clash of chess’ biggest prize.
| About FIDE :
· FIDE is the international governing body for the game of chess. It was founded in Paris in 1924, and its headquarters are currently located in Lausanne, Switzerland. · FIDE is responsible for organizing international chess competitions, including the World Chess Championship, and for establishing the rules of the game. · FIDE grants titles such as Grandmaster, International Master, and FIDE Master to players based on their performance in tournaments and their Elo rating, which measures their skill level. · FIDE also promotes chess education and development globally, aiming to spread the game and increase participation at all levels. |
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