NEWS – D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Grandmaster from India, made history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto.He became the youngest-ever challenger to the world chess title, showcasing remarkable talent and skill.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Candidates Chess Tournament
  • The Candidates Chess Tournament is a crucial event in the World Championship cycle organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
  • It serves as the final event before the World Championship match, determining the challenger to the reigning world champion.
• Importance of the Candidates Tournament
  • It holds significant importance as the winner earns the right to challenge the reigning world champion in the championship match.
  • Multiple tournaments are part of the World Championship cycle, but qualifying for the Candidates Tournament is the primary goal for players.
• Qualification Methods
  • Players qualify for the Candidates Tournament through various methods:
    • Runner-up in the previous World Championship match.
    • Top three finishers of the FIDE World Cup.
    • Top two finishers of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament.
    • Winner of the FIDE Circuit tracking tournament results.
    • Player with the highest FIDE rating at the beginning of the year of the Candidates Tournament.