Gukesh Fide Candidates 2024 Election. Gukesh becomes youngest candidates champion, to challenge ding liren for world title Gukesh rose to the top spot in the open standings after 8 rounds, thanks to his win over vidit gujrathi.

India’s d gukesh beat azerbaijan’s nijat abasov using a bold opening strategy with black pieces to climb back atop the table of the fide candidates 2024 (open). (fide) after 14 gruelling rounds, india’s d gukesh emerged as the candidate for the world championship match.