Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title.

D Gukesh will take on reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year.

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

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

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Gukesh became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014.

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"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 posted on 'X'

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The dates and venue for the world championship are yet to be finalised.

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