Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go


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Scroll.in— Gukesh is in a three-way tie for the lead with two-time champion Ian Nepomniachtchi and world No 3 Hikaru Nakamura.

Sportstar—Candidates 2024: Gukesh beats Firouzja in round 13; Becomes sole leader with one round left. India’s D. Gukesh beat France’s Alireza Firouzja on Sunday in a round 13 clash of the FIDE Candidates 2024 at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Scroll.in—Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest winner in history of Candidates tournament. Gukesh held Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in the final round to win the 2024 Chess Candidates.

ESPN India—FIDE Candidates 2024: Gukesh takes sole lead after Round 13; one win away from World Championship. Gukesh defeated Alireza Firouzja while Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura drew. Meanwhile, Vaishali R won her fourth straight game to move into third place in the standings.