April 23, 2024 10:57 AM

“Indian earthquake in Toronto”: Garry Kasparov hails Gukesh for his victory in FIDE Candidates

Chess legend Garry Kasparov lauded India’s 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh following his remarkable victory in the FIDE Candidates, saying that it was an “Indian earthquake in Toronto”. The 17-year-old Indian on Monday etched his name in history by triumphing in the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, emerging as the youngest-ever contender for the world title after a thrilling final round in Toronto. Kasparov took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and congratulated Gukesh...