India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become the youngest-ever challenger to the world title.
He will take on the reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year.
Gukesh accumulated nine out of a possible 14 points here after drawing his final-round game against American Hikaru Nakamura.
He became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014.
PM Modi lauded his "extraordinary talent and dedication" and said "his outstanding performance and journey to the top inspires millions
After being crowned as the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion, India's 17-year-old Grandmaster said he is aiming to win the World Champion
Gukesh became only the second Indian player to win the Candidates Tournament, after Viswanathan Anand. Five-time world champion Anand's victory came in 2014.