GM Vidit Gujrathi has been confirmed as the winner of the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss after defeating GM Alexander Predke and finishing on 8.5/11 in what has been described as one of the strongest open tournaments of all time.
Along with receiving $80,000 for first place, Vidit secured his spot at the 2024 Candidates Tournament and will be joined by second-placed GM Hikaru Nakamura, who won $60,000 for his 8/11 score.
In the women's event, IM Vaishali Rameshbabu finished with a draw to cap off an unbeaten 8.5/11 and won $25,000 for first place as well as her own Candidates spot. For the first time, a brother and sister duo will contend the Open and Women's Candidates (GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa qualified via the 2023 FIDE World Cup).
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Along with receiving $80,000 for first place, Vidit secured his spot at the 2024 Candidates Tournament and will be joined by second-placed GM Hikaru Nakamura, who won $60,000 for his 8/11 score.
In the women's event, IM Vaishali Rameshbabu finished with a draw to cap off an unbeaten 8.5/11 and won $25,000 for first place as well as her own Candidates spot. For the first time, a brother and sister duo will contend the Open and Women's Candidates (GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa qualified via the 2023 FIDE World Cup).
FIDE Grand Swiss 2023: Vidit Wins, Nakamura Also Claims Candidates Spot
Vidit Gujrathi has been confirmed as the winner of the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss after defeating Alexander Predke and finishing on 8.5/11. Hikaru Nakamura took second place and a Candidate spot.
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