World Chess Cup 2024 Winner. A fast classical time control 60 min for the first 30. Gukesh won the 2024 fide candidates after a draw against hikaru nakamura (usa), with ian nepomniachtchi (russia) and fabiano caruana (usa) also drawing their match.
Throughout the tournament, arjun exhibited remarkable form, defeating indian compatriots vidit gujrathi and r praggnanandhaa. The world championship match consists of 14 games.