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Youngest World Chess Champion
- 24 Apr 2024
- 1 min read
Recently, D Gukesh won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 in Toronto, Canada.
- He became the youngest-ever challenger to the world title and secured his place in chess history.
- Currently, India has got 7 players in the top 20 junior rankings and a third of the top 30 juniors globally.
- The current world champion is Ding Liren, who defeated his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 2023 World Chess Championship.
- Magnus Carlsen, the previous world champion, had declined to defend his title.
- International Chess Federation (FIDE), has held the Candidates Tournament since 1950.
- This prestigious event determines who gets to challenge the reigning World Chess Champion.
- It used to be held every three years until 1992, but since 2013, it follows a two-year cycle.
- FIDE is the governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions.
- It's constituted as a non-governmental institution. It organizes the World Chess Championship.
Read more: FIDE Grand Swiss Open 2023
