Exclusive | D Gukesh's neighbours describe world champion as 'very determined' and 'down to earth' growing up
3 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive | D Gukesh's neighbours describe world champion as 'very determined' and 'down to earth' growing up

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One neighbour described Gukesh as someone who remained engrossed in his chess board while the other kids in the neighbourhood played cricket. An 11-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh had stated in a now-viral interview that he dreamed of becoming the youngest world champion in chess history. Seven years later, he would end up fulfilling that dream following an incredible run that began with dislodging the legendary Viswanathan Anand as the top-ranked Indian chess player in August last year and culminated with an emotional triumph over Ding Liren in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore last week. While many a kid of his age would harbour similar dreams, of flying across outer space or becoming the next Virat Kohli or Vishy Anand, it was Gukesh’s single-minded focus and determination that helped him turn his dream into a reality years later. Gukesh received a hero’s welcome at the Chennai International Airport on Monday, four days after defeating Ding in 58 moves to seal a 7.5-6.5 triumph over the Chinese Grandmaster and become only the second Indian to be crowned world champion after Anand.

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What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'
1 week, 5 days ago

What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'

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Indian grandmaster D Gukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, visited Tirumala Temple to offer prayers before an action-packed 2025. Having etched his name in history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, Indian grandmaster D Gukesh took a spiritual detour before setting his sights on an action-packed 2025. Gukesh’s crowning moment came last year when he dethroned Ding Liren to become …

D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money
2 weeks, 5 days ago

D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh dedicated his World Championship win to his parents during the India Today Conclave 2025 on Saturday, March 8. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the World Champion last year and his parents have played a big role in his success. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, the world champion said he was glad to get …

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: He is the chess world champion at 18 but D Gukesh says there is a lot left to achieve before comparisons with former world champion Magnus Carlsen can make sense. “I’m honoured to win the world championship title but there is a long way to go before comparing with Magnus,” said Gukesh at the Trailblazers 3.0 sports conclave here …

Paddy Upton reveals ‘one small adjustment’ that helped D Gukesh become chess world champion
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paddy Upton reveals ‘one small adjustment’ that helped D Gukesh become chess world champion

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Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton was part of D Gukesh’s team for the FIDE World Championship, where the 18-year-old defeated Chinese Grandmaster DIng Liren 7.5-6.5 to become the youngest world champion in chess history. D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in chess history after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore. FIDE …

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'

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After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history, D Gukesh would finish runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess tournament before finishing a disappointing 8th out of 10 competitors in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh looks forward to an improved performance in the second event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
3 weeks, 5 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10

India Today  

India’s reigning world chess champion, D Gukesh, has ascended to a career-high No. In the Chess World Championship Final, Gukesh beat China's Ding Liren to be crowned as the youngest world champion in the classical format of the game. However, since winning the championship, Gukesh's form dipped slightly and the player lost in the Tata Steel Masters to Praggnanandhaa on …

Gukesh reflects on inferior results following World Championship victory, eyes Carlsen clash in Norway
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gukesh reflects on inferior results following World Championship victory, eyes Carlsen clash in Norway

The Hindu  

It’s been more than two months since D. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion. The 18-year-old youngest World champion sat through a nearly two-hour program, that had laser shows, dance and an appearance by Korean pop singer Aoora, organised by his alma mater, Velammal Nexus, here on Friday. After the world championship victory, the Chennai lad took part in …

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have self-awareness' but mentored ‘world champ’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have self-awareness' but mentored ‘world champ’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh became India’s second-ever world chess champion in history in December last year, with Viswanathan Anand having already won it five times. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore to achieve the feat and also became the youngest-ever to do so. But chess is the first time where I work with someone whose …

Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on D Gukesh for his resilience, says it's 'hard to break' reigning world champion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on D Gukesh for his resilience, says it's 'hard to break' reigning world champion

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Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand mentioned how D Gukesh fought back from a “stinging defeat” against Ding Liren to defeat the Chinese Grandmaster and become the youngest world champion in the history of the sport. D Gukesh had become only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to be crowned chess world champion after defeating Ding Liren in Singapore in December. …

D Gukesh’s winning mentality analysed by chess legend Viswanathan Anand in massive claim: ‘If you’re his opponent, you…’
1 month ago

D Gukesh’s winning mentality analysed by chess legend Viswanathan Anand in massive claim: ‘If you’re his opponent, you…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history in December last year. Viswanathan Anand on D Gukesh's winning mentality Speaking to Forbes India, Viswanathan Anand, who is also a five-time world champion, spoke about the India No. Gukesh and Anand are also India’s only two world chess champions. The chess legend added, “There’s a kind of consistency that …

‘D Gukesh didn’t own chess software before he was…’: Magnus Carlsen leaves Joe Rogan impressed with ‘world champ' remark
1 month ago

‘D Gukesh didn’t own chess software before he was…’: Magnus Carlsen leaves Joe Rogan impressed with ‘world champ' remark

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history in December last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion. But then Gukesh’s run ended at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Grand Slam, as he remained winless throughout his campaign, including defeats to Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. Magnus Carlsen compares D Gukesh to Alireza Firouzja Recently Carlsen appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and spoke about …

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’
1 month ago

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’

Hindustan Times  

According to the current live Elo ratings, D Gukesh is the current India No. D Gukesh recently lost to Magnus Carlsen at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event. After the historic victory, Gukesh skipped 2024’s year-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, as he was busy with felicitation ceremonies and also exhausted by his preparations for the …

Chinese chess star Wei Yi praises Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's hunger to win, suggests change for classical tournaments
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese chess star Wei Yi praises Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's hunger to win, suggests change for classical tournaments

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Chinese chess grandmaster Wei Yi has lauded the fierce competitive spirit of India’s rising stars, Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, praising their relentless hunger to win. 1 chess player Grandmaster Wei Yi has praised India’s D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa for their hunger to win matches even with black pieces. Wei Yi’s praise for the Indian duo came after Praggnanandhaa defeated Gukesh …

Fabiano Caruana says Gukesh's opening moves led to his loss in Freestyle tour: 'He was in a hopeless situation'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fabiano Caruana says Gukesh's opening moves led to his loss in Freestyle tour: 'He was in a hopeless situation'

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After defeating D Gukesh in Game 1 of the quarter-finals, Fabiano Caruana forced the Indian Grandmaster to resign in just 18 moves in Game 2, eliminating him from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 title race in Weissenhaus on Monday. American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana said that Indian chess sensation D Gukesh paid the price for a poor opening …

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Reigning world champion D Gukesh’s winless run continued in the year’s first event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus, Germany. Singapore: India's D Gukesh during the 13th game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh tried his best but could not break past a resilient defending …

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'

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D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s inexperience played a role in his win Reflecting on the match, Carlsen stated, “I think the game was very decent for a long time. I thought, I don’t know, I thought like my queen is controlling the diagonal, …

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'

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D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s inexperience played a role in his win Reflecting on the match, Carlsen stated, “I think the game was very decent for a long time. I thought, I don’t know, I thought like my queen is controlling the diagonal, …

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'

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Magnus Carlsen has been somewhat critical of Gukesh Dommaraju in recent months, especially after the latter was crowned the 18th as well as the youngest FIDE world champion in Singapore last month. Magnus Carlsen revealed meeting D Gukesh around the time he had become one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess history at the age of 12. Image credit: AFP/Lennart …

Tata Steel Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh continued to look in good touch on Tuesday as he beat compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Gukesh, who became the youngest World chess champion in Singapore last month, beating Ding Liren in the final, secured his fourth win of the tournament in …

Carlsen slams Gukesh’s strategy as ‘spectacular failure’ during stalemate against Abdusattorov at Tata Steel Chess
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2 months ago

Carlsen slams Gukesh’s strategy as ‘spectacular failure’ during stalemate against Abdusattorov at Tata Steel Chess

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World No 1 Magnus Carlsen was less than impressed with reigning world champions D Gukesh’s strategy in his sixth-round clash against Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the Tata Steel Chess tournament, with the battle between the two finishing with a 66-move stalemate that lasted over six hours. Image credit: FIDE World No 1 Magnus Carlsen wasn’t impressed with reigning world champion Gukesh …

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi
2 months ago

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi

The Hindu  

Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D. Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, who was awarded the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna recently, has amassed 2784 rating points, while Erigaisi, who was the highest-ranked Indian for a long time, has slipped to fifth with 2779.5 …

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters

Hindustan Times  

Making his first competitive return since his victory at the World Championship last year, D Gukesh is currently in action at the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen, trolls FIDE Much to the surprise of fans, Gukesh turned up in a casual attire, consisting of a hoodie, for his game against …

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win

Hindustan Times  

Having become the youngest-ever world chess champion in history, D Gukesh began his 2025 season on a positive note, at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday. The 18-year-old staged a sensational comeback win against Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri, in what was his first first match since defeating Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in …

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'
2 months, 1 week ago

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'

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Hikaru Nakamura praised new world champion D Gukesh for showcasing resilience in his opening game of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament against Anish Giri on Sunday. American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was all praise for Dommaraju Gukesh following the latter’s win over Anish Giri in the first round of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands …

Gukesh defended resiliently: Hikaru Nakamura praises World Champion after Giri win
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2 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh defended resiliently: Hikaru Nakamura praises World Champion after Giri win

India Today  

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura showered praise on chess world champion D Gukesh after his comeback win against Anish Giri in his opening match of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday, January 19. Gukesh was playing his first match since beating Ding Liren to be crowned as the new world champion. Speaking on his YouTube channel, …

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation: 'Working with the IOC to make sure…’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation: 'Working with the IOC to make sure…’

Hindustan Times  

Recently, FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich publicly announced in an interview that discussions are taking place with the International Olympic Committee to introduce chess in its Esport category for the Olympic Esports Games. Speaking to Chessbase India, the Russian politician said, “On our side, we are still working with the International Olympic Committee to make sure that chess is a part …

D Gukesh hopes for chess’ inclusion at Olympics, world champion says ’I’d love to see…especially if it’s in India’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh hopes for chess’ inclusion at Olympics, world champion says ’I’d love to see…especially if it’s in India’

Live Mint  

Chess world champion D Gukesh hoped to see the sport being the part of the Olympic programme 'especially if it's in India'. “I would love to see chess being part of the Olympics, especially if it's in India,” Gukesh said during the felicitation ceremony by All India Chess Federation on Thursday. D Gukesh receives Khel Ratna Gukesh was one of …

2024 in review — Gukesh and India dominate chess world in a golden year of success
2 months, 1 week ago

2024 in review — Gukesh and India dominate chess world in a golden year of success

The Hindu  

When Ding Liren moved his rook to the f2 square in the 14th and final game of the 2024 World Chess Championship, it might have appeared to be just another ordinary move from the reigning and 17th World champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record to become the youngest World chess champion, spearheaded Indian chess in 2024, …

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Gukesh became the second Indian to bag such a feat, after Viswanathan Anand, who has won the World C’ship five times. D Gukesh will look to add his name to a list consisting of the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. The tournament …

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'

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D Gukesh has finally realised his childhood dream of winning the World Chess Championship title but he aims to keep going and winning more titles. ‘A very special achievement for me’: Gukesh on winning World Chess Championship title Gukesh had qualified for the World Championship match against then defending champion Ding by winning the 2024 Candidates tournament in Toronto. Going …

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh

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Siddharth, Singapore’s youngest Grandmaster, opened up on his showdown against the reigning chess world champion in an U-9 Asian Championship match in which Gukesh chose to clinch the title with a draw despite being in a winning position. D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in chess history after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the 2024 FIDE World …

Parental guidance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parental guidance

New Indian Express  

When D Gukesh was crowned chess world champion—the youngest ever—in Singapore last month, his father Rajinikanth was by his side. At the venue, moments after Ding Liren played that infamous move, an anxious Rajinikanth—who is also Gukesh’s manager—was seen pacing outside the media centre. An emotional Gukesh recalls the sacrifices his parents made to make him world champion: “I’ve been …

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'

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D Gukesh’s victory in the 2024 World Chess Championship, following a blunder by Ding Liren, had been questioned by former world champions like Magnus Carlsen. Images: Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh on X Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has hit back at the critics of new world champion D Gukesh including world No.1 Magnus Carlsen who had questioned the classical …

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

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Billionaire Gautam Adani, Founder and Chairman of Adani Group, shared a few moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh. “It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion @DGukesh,” said Adani in his post on X. The 18-year-old chess grandmaster became the youngest-ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren on December …

Every ‘Second’ Matters: Meet Gukesh’s team of Seconds who helped him win his first World Chess Championship title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Every ‘Second’ Matters: Meet Gukesh’s team of Seconds who helped him win his first World Chess Championship title

The Hindu  

It all began with Nick Fury assembling the Avengers for a battle that would decide the fate of the world. Much like Fury’s iconic call to arms, D. Gukesh’s journey to becoming the youngest World chess champion was marked by a masterfully crafted team of Seconds and support staff, each contributing their own expertise to his triumph. Sharp minds Leading …

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

Hindustan Times  

In a year when India’s cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world. And Koneru Humpy winning the Women’s World …

D Gukesh reveals Viswanathan Anand’s ‘exclusive’ help in World Chess C’ship victory: ‘Helped me personally in getting…’
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh reveals Viswanathan Anand’s ‘exclusive’ help in World Chess C’ship victory: ‘Helped me personally in getting…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is probably one of the most popular celebrities in India right now, due to his historic World Chess Championship victory in Singapore. The 18-year-old became the youngest-ever world chess champion, and India’s second-ever, after none other than legend Viswanathan Anand. In an interview with India Today, Gukesh hailed Anand’s impact on his career, and revealed that the chess …

PM Narendra Modi hails D Gukesh as an embodiment of 'calmness and humility' after meeting chess world champion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi hails D Gukesh as an embodiment of 'calmness and humility' after meeting chess world champion

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D Gukesh, who became the youngest world champion in chess history in Singapore earlier this month, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. D Gukesh gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi the chess board that was used in the World Championship recently, and was signed by him as well as his opponent Ding Liren. Image credit: X/@narendramodi Prime …

Gukesh’s chief trainer names unknown chess player for key role in World C’ship win: ‘Not highly-rated right now, but…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh’s chief trainer names unknown chess player for key role in World C’ship win: ‘Not highly-rated right now, but…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history at the World Chess Championship in Singapore recently, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the decisive fourteenth game. Grzegorz Gajewski names unknown chess star who helped D Gukesh Speaking to ChessBase.com, Gukesh’s chief trainer Grzegorz Gajewski made a key revelation during an interview. Explaining his role and of his team members, Gajewski named an unknown chess …

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met newly-crowned chess world champion Gukesh D. Modi shared pictures of his meet-up with Gukesh. Gukesh had become the youngest world chess champion after beating Liren in the 14-game clash. Playing with black in the 14th and final game of the Chess World Championship, Gukesh outclassed China's Liren in a marathon game. Gukesh was in tears …

D Gukesh: After a dream 2024, youngest chess world champion faces a tough 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh: After a dream 2024, youngest chess world champion faces a tough 2025

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Gukesh is currently enjoying a well-deserved break in Chennai, having received a hero’s welcome after his World Championship triumph. Dommaraju Gukesh has come a long way since he first dreamt of becoming the youngest chess world champion at the tender age of 11, with the Chennai lad going on to fulfill that dream seven years later at the FIDE World …

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures
3 months ago

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures

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Gukesh, who defeated Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, received a shawl along with a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi from the legendary actor. Dommaraju Gukesh has been on top of the world ever since his emotional triumph in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore earlier this month. It wasn’t just Rajinikanth Gukesh caught …

Viral Video: Chess champion Gukesh stunned by mentalist Suhani Shah; netizens react
3 months ago

Viral Video: Chess champion Gukesh stunned by mentalist Suhani Shah; netizens react

Live Mint  

On 16 December 2024, India's Gukesh Dommaraju returned to the country after becoming the youngest Indian chess grandmaster by winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship on 12 December. Recently, Gukesh sat with an Indian mentalist, mind reader and magician – Suhani Shah, and her interaction with her has gone viral on the internet. "She is going to enter the next …

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'
3 months ago

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'

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Dommaraju Gukesh knows that there is still a long way to go in order to reach the highest level of professional chess despite beating China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship match. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh celebrates after being crowned the youngest chess world champion ever at the end of Game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship …

D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of
3 months ago

D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of

Hindustan Times  

At just 18, Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game in Singapore. “When I realized I was winning, I felt great and quite excited,” Gukesh said, recalling the winning moment. If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its …

Chess legend echoes Magnus Carlsen’s views on D Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win: ‘Not what we want to see…’
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3 months ago

Chess legend echoes Magnus Carlsen’s views on D Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win: ‘Not what we want to see…’

Live Mint  

D Gukesh recently made history by becoming the youngest ever World Chess Champion. While social media and many chess legends praised the youngster's landmark achievement, Gukesh also saw some negative reactions from a section of former players, including chess great Magnus Carlsen. The Norwegian also said that Gukesh's World Chess Championship final against China's Ding Liren looked like a second …

D Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen’s record, but coach says he’ll ‘never’ play like him: Here’s Why
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3 months ago

D Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen’s record, but coach says he’ll ‘never’ play like him: Here’s Why

Live Mint  

Gukesh will ‘never be a player like Magnus Carlsen’, the Indian grandmaster's chief trainer Grzegorz Gajewski said after the 18 year old won the world chess championship. Gukesh's Historic Win Chess prodigy D Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever world chess champion at just 18 years old. Gajewski's Analysis Following Gukesh's historic win, his chief trainer, Grzegorz Gajewski, shared insights into …

D Gukesh’s father names Indian Grandmaster for ‘big role’ in World Chess C’ship win: 'He invited to his home after...'
3 months ago

D Gukesh’s father names Indian Grandmaster for ‘big role’ in World Chess C’ship win: 'He invited to his home after...'

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is now a name synonymous with India, after the 18-year-old scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore recently, qualifying for the showdown after winning the Candidates Tournament. Which senior Indian Grandmaster played a ‘big role’ in D Gukesh's World Championship victory? …

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’
3 months ago

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’

Hindustan Times  

Only 18-years-old, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Carlsen downplayed Gukesh’s win and went on to call classical chess the ‘worst way’ to decide the best player in the world. Chess legend supports Magnus Carlsen's sentiments Speaking in a podcast on the Take Take Take app, Aronian explained that if a player with …

'It was a huge risk...': D Gukesh's mother opens up about pulling him out of school after Class 5
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'It was a huge risk...': D Gukesh's mother opens up about pulling him out of school after Class 5

Hindustan Times  

The remarkable journey of D Gukesh, crowned champion at the recent World Chess Championship, has drawn admiration worldwide. In an interview with ChessBase India, Gukesh's mother shared insights into their unconventional decisions and her son’s relentless drive to excel in chess. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} 'Huge risk to stop sending him to school,' says Padma Kumari {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Padma Kumari …

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