Magnus Carlsen goes 50 points ahead of D Gukesh in massive unsurpassable lead in Classical Chess Rankings
1 week, 5 days ago

Magnus Carlsen goes 50 points ahead of D Gukesh in massive unsurpassable lead in Classical Chess Rankings

Hindustan Times  

Magnus Carlsen was in sensational form at the Norwegian Team Chess Championship, scoring 3/3 for Offerspill on the final weekend. His results saw him bag 4.1 rating points, as he rose to 2837.1 in the classical chess rankings, further cementing his position as the greatest of all time. Magnus Carlsen 50 points ahead of D Gukesh He is in pole position as usual, 35 points ahead of American GM Hikaru Nakamura and 50 points clear of D Gukesh. It's interesting to see that there are such different ways to develop even these days.” The pair met in the final round of the round-robin stage at Weissenhaus, with Carlsen outplaying Gukesh with ease.

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Carlsen to participate in 'Magnus vs The World' showdown: All you need to know about one-of-a-kind game of chess
1 week, 2 days ago

Carlsen to participate in 'Magnus vs The World' showdown: All you need to know about one-of-a-kind game of chess

Firstpost  

After Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, it’s Magnus Carlsen’s turn to face off against the world in what is one of the most unique forms of the game and is also among the biggest. Image credit: Freestyle Chess After Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, it’s Magnus Carlsen’s turn to face off against the world in what could end up become …

Magnus Carlsen moves 50 points ahead of D Gukesh on Classical ratings after hat-trick of wins in Norwegian Team Championship
1 week, 5 days ago

Magnus Carlsen moves 50 points ahead of D Gukesh on Classical ratings after hat-trick of wins in Norwegian Team Championship

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, the 34-year-old made a successful return to the format by scoring 3/3 for Offerspill on the final weekend of the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. World No 1 Magnus Carlsen consolidated his lead over Hikaru Nakamura and D Gukesh in the Classical ratings after collecting a hat-trick of wins in the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. Image: X / Chess.com …

After Carlsen’s brutal feedback, Gukesh admits he needs to improve in Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle chess
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After Carlsen’s brutal feedback, Gukesh admits he needs to improve in Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle chess

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Days after Magnus Carlsen stated that chess world champion D Gukesh is not ‘good’ in Rapid and Blitz formats, the Indian Grandmaster admitted that he needs to improve his game in these faster formats. Image: Susan Polgar on X Chess world champion D Gukesh has admitted he needs to improve in the Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle formats after world No. …

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Magnus Carlsen throws brutal jibe at D Gukesh, younger chess GMs in huge claim: ‘Difference between me and other kids…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Magnus Carlsen throws brutal jibe at D Gukesh, younger chess GMs in huge claim: ‘Difference between me and other kids…’

Hindustan Times  

Magnus Carlsen is regarded by many to be the greatest-ever chess player of all time. The Norwegian GM is a five-time world chess champion and also shares the current World Blitz title with Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi. He is also an eight-time World Blitz Champion, and has been on top of the FIDE rankings since July 1, 2011, and is only …

Gukesh is not good at rapid, blitz chess; he's focused all his studies on classical: Carlsen dissects Indian GM's game
1 month ago

Gukesh is not good at rapid, blitz chess; he's focused all his studies on classical: Carlsen dissects Indian GM's game

Firstpost  

While appearing on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast, Magnus Carlsen broke down chess world champion D Gukesh’s game and praised the Indian for earning the Grandmaster title without owning a chess software. Chess legend Magnus Carlsen is highly impressed with D. Gukesh’s attention to detail and the in-depth study that has propelled him to excel in the classical format. Carlsen breaks …

D Gukesh says Magnus Carlsen's record peak rating can be surpassed, but will be 'very challenging'
1 month ago

D Gukesh says Magnus Carlsen's record peak rating can be surpassed, but will be 'very challenging'

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Magnus Carlsen had achieved a rating of 2882, the highest in chess history, in May 2014, breaking the record that had previously been set by Soviet and Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov. Image credit: Lennart Ootes/Freestyle Chess Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju said that it is possible to surpass the highest peak ELO rating ever achieved in chess, the record …

‘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 …

D Gukesh fails to win a single game in Freestyle Chess Tour event in Weissenhaus, finishes 8th after losing to Alireza Firouzja
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1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh fails to win a single game in Freestyle Chess Tour event in Weissenhaus, finishes 8th after losing to Alireza Firouzja

Firstpost  

With his 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of Alireza Firouzja in the seventh-place playoff on the final day of the competition, D Gukesh finished with 11 draws and six defeats across eight days of competition at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh produced arguably the most underwhelming performance of his career at the opening …

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen suffered a stunning 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of home favourite Vincent Keymer in the semi-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany, resigning in 39 moves in Game 1 before being held to a draw in Game 2. After losing three out of five games on Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand …

Vincent Keymer stuns Magnus Carlsen to reach Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus final: 'Incredible achievement'
1 month, 1 week ago

Vincent Keymer stuns Magnus Carlsen to reach Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus final: 'Incredible achievement'

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Vincent Keymer, who was of D Gukesh’s coaching team during World Chess Championship 2024, has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to reach the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Weissenhaus final. Vincent Keymer was a relieved man after beating world No.1 Magnus Carlsen and reaching the final of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stage 1 on Wednesday. Keymer …

Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'

Firstpost  

With his chances of comeback evaporating quickly, D Gukesh resigned after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in Game 2 of the quarter-finals as the Indian Grandmaster was eliminated from the title race at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stage 1. Magnus Carlsen has approved D Gukesh’s decision to resign after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in quarter-finals …

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'

Firstpost  

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'

Firstpost  

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, …

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

Firstpost  

D Gukesh came face to face with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time since he was crowned world champion in December, only to suffer his second defeat of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus thanks to a late blunder. D Gukesh faced Magnus Carlsen for the first time since being crowned chess world champion …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh qualifies for knockout stage; Firouzja, Sindarov claim top two spots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh qualifies for knockout stage; Firouzja, Sindarov claim top two spots

The Hindu  

World Champion D. Gukesh qualified for the knockout stage in the first event of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, despite losing to the world’s highest-rated player, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, in the ninth and final round of the qualifiers. With a total of 3.5 points, Gukesh finished a rare event without a single win, drawing seven matches and losing two. …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh ends the Round Robin stage in Weissenhaus without a single victory, suffering a 46-move loss against Magnus Carlsen in the final round to finish with 3.5 points courtesy seven draws and two losses. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Day 2 Recap: After collecting a hat-trick of draws against …

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today

Live Mint  

World number 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen met the current FIDE World Champion D Gukesh on Friday ahead of a much-awaited clash between the two players on 8 February, The Guardian reported. The highest-ranked Indian chess player could not open his stand at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour on Friday as he suffered one loss and managed three draws. …

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess

Hindustan Times  

The lineup for the Norway Chess tournament set to be held May 26 onwards in Stavanger, Norway has been confirmed, with Magnus Carlsen and current FIDE world champion Gukesh D both confirmed as participants in the 13th edition of the six-man event this summer. A double round-robin style tournament, Norway Chess will be the first time that five-time world champion …

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report

Firstpost  

Reigning world champion D Gukesh would have relished the prospect of taking on world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in front of home fans during the Delhi leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. D Gukesh is currently participating at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands and will be traveling to …

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is still in the sole lead at the ongoing 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Since his win, Gukesh has become probably the most popular chess grandmaster in the world and also has overtaken Arjun Erigaisi to become India No. Speaking on the video posted by Take Take Take application, Carlsen claimed that he …

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'

Firstpost  

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 …

D Gukesh’s epic response to Magnus Carlsen calling him ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh’s epic response to Magnus Carlsen calling him ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’

Live Mint  

World Chess Champion D Gukesh, who secured a win over Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam in the 10th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament on January 30, has responded to recent comments made by World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen. In his remarks, Carlsen described Gukesh as a “very optimistic player” who “doesn’t bluff.” During a post-match interview, Gukesh was asked …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov
2 months ago

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov

India Today  

Reigning world champion D. Gukesh pulled off a sensational draw against Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov in Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess tournament, a prestigious round-robin event featuring 14 of the world's top Grandmasters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on Friday, 24 January. The draw earned him half a point, keeping him unbeaten in Tata Steel Chess 2025 and extending …

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles
2 months ago

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles

Hindustan Times  

It was a long 72-move battle as D Gukesh had to rely on all his experience to defeat Vincent Keymer in the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday. D Gukesh owes credit to a German grandmaster, also praised by Magnus Carlsen. Against Ding Liren in Singapore, Gukesh’s strategy was to tire out …

Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh to take on Carlsen as organisers confirm final lineup
2 months ago

Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh to take on Carlsen as organisers confirm final lineup

Firstpost  

The much-anticipated Norway Chess 2025 will feature an exciting showdown between world chess champion D Gukesh and Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen. Besides world No.1 Carlsen, Gukesh will also face No.2 Caruana and No.3 Nakamura in Norway Chess 2025. Image: @photochess on X The Norway Chess 2025 organisers on Tuesday confirmed that world champion D Gukesh, India’s No.1 Arjun Erigaisi …

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

Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen, widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, has been in the spotlight of late for his high-handed behaviour as well as for using his star power to promote the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, allegedly at the expense of FIDE. Norwegian chess icon Magnus Carlsen has been the world’s top-ranked player since 2011 and …

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code

NPR  

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code toggle caption Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is at the World Blitz Championship — a competition he has won seven times previously — after going head-to-head with organizers over his refusal to change out of jeans in apparent violation of a strict …

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025
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3 months ago

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju is probably the most popular name in India right now after the 18-year-old became the youngest world chess champion in Singapore recently. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship, to become the second Indian to achieve such a feat. Germany leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 It has been confirmed …

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 …

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 …

'D Gukesh will never be a player like Magnus Carlsen': Indian GM's coach Grzegorz Gajewski explains why
3 months ago

'D Gukesh will never be a player like Magnus Carlsen': Indian GM's coach Grzegorz Gajewski explains why

Firstpost  

While D Gukesh is being compared to legendary Magnus Carlsen, his coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, believes the two are fundamentally different. D Gukesh has a different playing style than world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, and the Indian chess sensation will “never be a player” like the Norwegian legend, coach Grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski has said. ‘Gukesh will never play in the Carlsen style’ …

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’
3 months ago

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh’s historic win against Ding Liren in Singapore sent the world into a state of frenzy as the 18-year-old became the youngest-ever world chess champion. The win saw Gukesh also become the second Indian to ever win the World Championship title, with Viswanathan Anand claiming it five times. Speaking to The Hindu after Gukesh’s win vs Liren, the Indian …

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
3 months ago

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh created history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. Magnus Carlsen took an indirect dig at D Gukesh's recent World Championship win. The five-time world champion hit out at Gukesh once again, but this time indirectly, calling the classical chess format ‘worst’ way to declare the best player. I would say that right …

Magnus Carlsen criticises classical chess format after D Gukesh's World Championship win: 'Probably the worst way because...'
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen criticises classical chess format after D Gukesh's World Championship win: 'Probably the worst way because...'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, has criticised the classical chess format, saying that the rapid format is “pure sport”. Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has hit out at the classical chess format, claiming that the faster form of the game is “pure sport”. D Gukesh Exclusive | ‘A childhood dream pushed us to World Chess Championship victory’ Carlsen had …

D Gukesh Exclusive | 'A childhood dream pushed us to World Chess Championship victory'
3 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh Exclusive | 'A childhood dream pushed us to World Chess Championship victory'

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, new chess world champions D Gukesh speaks on how a childhood dream became the driving force behind his historic win, the crucial support from Paddy Upton and why he chose a gaming chair against Ding Liren. D Gukesh credited his 2024 World Chess Championship win to a dream he had 11 years ago, inspired …

World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
3 months, 1 week ago

World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess

Firstpost  

It will be an exciting battle when new chess world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen is set to take on new chess world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess in 2025. Images: Magnus Carlsen and FIDE on X The new chess world champion, D Gukesh, will face his toughest task when he takes on world No.1 …

Gukesh D to face Magnus Carlsen in highly-anticipated clash next year; check full details on dates and tournament
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh D to face Magnus Carlsen in highly-anticipated clash next year; check full details on dates and tournament

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, will face off against the world’s highest-rated player, Magnus Carlsen, in what promises to be a high-octane clash at next year’s Norway Chess. Gukesh is set to face Magnus Carlsen next year At just 18 years old, Gukesh has had an extraordinary year, with milestones that include winning the prestigious Tata Steel Masters, …

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion

The Hindu  

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated player, will take on 18-year-old D. Gukesh, the youngest World Champion in history, at Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh made headlines on last Thursday when he defeated China’s Ding Liren, securing the World Championship title and bringing it back to India for the first time since Viswanathan Anand’s reign. The renowned tournament is set to …

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

India Today  

The chess world is set for a blockbuster clash as reigning World Champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, at the Norway Chess tournament next year. D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Reflecting on his upcoming challenge, Gukesh expressed his excitement: "I'm excited to face the strongest players in the world again in Norway, and also the …

We were basically two dead people playing chess, mistakes happen: Gukesh
3 months, 1 week ago

We were basically two dead people playing chess, mistakes happen: Gukesh

New Indian Express  

There were some critics who suggested that Ding underperformed deliberately. "Anyone who understands high-level sports, it's clear that if you play 13 games at a high-level, in high-intensity, prepare for six months and if you come for the last game at a World Championship, you are pretty much dead at that point. We are basically two dead people playing chess …

‘I think we all know…’: D Gukesh clarifies if he meant to publicly call out Magnus Carlsen to a championship challenge
3 months, 1 week ago

‘I think we all know…’: D Gukesh clarifies if he meant to publicly call out Magnus Carlsen to a championship challenge

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest world chess champion. After the win, Gukesh revealed that despite winning the championship, he still wasn't the best chess player in the world and publicly challenged Magnus Carlsen. “Winning World Chess Championship does not mean I am the best player, obviously that is Magnus Carlsen. It is up to …

D Gukesh aspires to reach Magnus Carlsen’s level of greatness after becoming youngest chess world champion
3 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh aspires to reach Magnus Carlsen’s level of greatness after becoming youngest chess world champion

Firstpost  

D Gukesh added that becoming the world champion does not necessarily mean he is the best player in the world, the title of which he added still belongs to current world No 1 Magnus Carlsen. 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. …

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child
3 months, 1 week ago

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest-ever world chess champion, at the age of 18. D Gukesh recalled Magnus Carlsen's 2013 World C'ship win vs India legend Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen won the 2013 Candidates tournament to qualify for the face-off and then beat Anand with ease in the World Chess Championship 2013. D Gukesh recalls Viswanathan …

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'

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D Gukesh has played down the criticism from Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik over the quality of play in World Chess Championship 2024. Image: FIDE New chess world champion D Gukesh of India has played down the criticism from former champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik, who have constantly questioned the quality of the World Chess Championship 2024. Russian Grandmaster …

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