Gukesh will miss the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024. Gukesh became only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win the Chess World Championship after beating Ding Liren in the summit clash by a dramatic 7.

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 are set to take place from December 26 to December 31 in Wall Street, New York. Discover the full schedule, venue highlights, and key updates for this prestigious chess event.

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship will take place in New York, and will see a strong Indian contingent in action.

By winning the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, D Gukesh has joined Viswanathan as the only Indian winners of the competition.

Are you curious about Gukesh Dommaraju and his remarkable achievements? The Indian chess prodigy has made history as the youngest world chess champion, showcasing extraordinary talent and determination.

Gukesh Dommaraju of India defeated Ding Liren of China Thursday to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, giving him chess's highest honor at the age of 18. Dommaraju won the best-of-14 series by a score of 7 1/2–6 1/2, taking the 14th game thanks to a massive tactical error by Liren.