The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Chess: D. Gukesh profile | A young knight who has the armoury to reign supreme
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17-year-old D. Gukesh has become the youngest-ever challenger for the World Chess Championship after his performance at the Candidates tournament in Toronto. He secured the spot after a favorable result in the final round of games.
Why it matters
Gukesh's achievement marks a historic milestone in professional chess, breaking a record held by Garry Kasparov for over four decades.
The walk may have felt the longest in his life for Dommaraju Gukesh .
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The article is a biographical sports profile detailing the tournament results and historical context.
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