Candidates Chess: India's Gukesh takes sole lead after outwitting Firouzja Alireza

Candidates Chess: India's Gukesh takes sole lead after outwitting Firouzja Alireza

India's Gukesh is on the cusp of becoming the youngest-ever world championship contender after he shot into the sole lead position. The 17-year-old defeated Firouzja Alireza in the penultimate round in Toronto.

Chess, Candidates 2024: D Gukesh becomes sole leader with win over Alireza Firouzja

Gukesh is in the top spot with 8.5 points while Ian Nepomniachtchi, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are all tied in second place with eight points.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vidit, Vaishali, Humpy at FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 14 - Schedule, pairing, colour

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vidit, Vaishali, Humpy at FIDE Candidates 2024: Round 14 schedule for all five Indians in action at the Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada.