Which Indian chess player made history by winning the FIDE Candidates tournament (April 2024) and becoming the youngest-ever challenger in the history of the World Chess Championship?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: Dommaraju Gukesh
In a remarkable achievement, Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh, aged just 17, made history by winning the FIDE Candidates tournament (April 2024), becoming the youngest-ever challenger in the history of the World Chess Championship to be held in No 2024.