The FIDE Candidates Tournament, which captivated audiences for three weeks, is in the books. The closing ceremony was held at 1 Hotel Toronto, the residence of the players for almost a month. The champions, Gukesh D and Tan Zhongyi, were honored with unique trophies crafted from reclaimed Toronto wood, symbolizing their achievement and the enduring connection with the city they’ll carry home. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
Today, 14.30 local time, the first round of the Candidates Tournament 2024 in Toronto will start. Yesterday evening, the tournament kicked off in Toronto with the inaugural press conference and the Opening Ceremony at the welcoming 1 Hotel Toronto, a sustainable sanctuary in the heart of downtown. | Photos: Michal Walusza
Chess player Hamed Wafa, 15, clinched the Under-20 African Chess Championship in Mauritania with a score of 7.5 points, 1.5 points ahead of second-placed Tarik Hallal from Algeria. With the victory, Wafa also gained the title of International Master (IM), according to the Egyptian Chess Federation. IM is the second-highest title in the chess world