Candidates 2024: Gukesh takes sole lead with one round to go
8 months ago

Candidates 2024: Gukesh takes sole lead with one round to go

Hindustan Times  

This Candidates tournament is shaping up to be the most thrilling and dramatic in recent memory. India’s D Gukesh has moved into sole lead in the tournament with one round remaining. India’s D Gukesh has moved into sole lead in the tournament with one round remaining “It’s an important win for sure but I wouldn’t say it’s the most important one…I’m just trying my best. Tan in sole lead among women China’s Tan Zhongyi took the sole lead in the women’s section, leading by a full point going into the final round. The Indian is currently tied for third place with 6.5/13 Round 13 results Open D Gukesh beat Alireza Firouzja Ian Nepomniachtchi drew Hikaru Nakamura Praggnanandhaa lost to Fabiano Caruana Vidit Gujrathi drew Nijat Abasov Women Nurgyul Salimova drew Kateryna Lagno Tan Zhongyi drew Aleksandra Goryachkina Humpy Koneru drew Anna Muzychuk Vaishali Rameshbabu beat Lei Tingjie Round 14 pairings Open Hikaru Nakamura - Gukesh D Alireza Firouzja - Vidit Santosh Gujrathi Nijat Abasov - Praggnanandhaa R Fabiano Caruana - Ian Nepomniachtchi Women Kateryna Lagno - Vaishali Rameshbabu Lei Tingjie - Humpy Koneru Anna Muzychuk - Tan Zhongyi Aleksandra Goryachkina - Nurgyul Salimova

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Viswanathan Anand: If future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like Gukesh
1 week, 5 days ago

Viswanathan Anand: If future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like Gukesh

The Hindu  

Today I watched a boy — and yes, I can call him that because he was not even born when I first won the world title in 2000 — win the World Championship. D. Gukesh, just 18, is now the 18th world champion and if the future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like his …

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship 2024: Full list of results after Round 14
1 week, 5 days ago

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship 2024: Full list of results after Round 14

The Hindu  

India’s D. Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in the 14th round to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on Thursday. GUKESH VS DING LIREN ROUND 14 HIGHLIGHTS Full list of results Game 1 - November 25, 2024 - Ding Liren beat Gukesh Game 2 - November 26, 2024 - Round ended in a …

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 14 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: D Gukesh crowned youngest world chess champion
1 week, 6 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 14 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: D Gukesh crowned youngest world chess champion

Firstpost  

That brings us to the conclusion of our live coverage of Game 14 of the FIDE World Chess Championship! Gukesh, however, refused to accept the offer of a draw, dragging the game past the 50th move and eventually forcing a blunder on his opponent’s part to be crowned the deserved chess world champion! It wasn’t quite the cakewalk for the …

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh says Game 11 against Ding Liren could have 'easily gone the other way'
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh says Game 11 against Ding Liren could have 'easily gone the other way'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in 29 moves on Sunday to open up a slender lead over the current title holder and inch closer towards becoming the youngest world champion in chess history. India's D Gukesh responds to questions during the press conference after his victory over Ding Liren in Game 11 of the FIDE World Chess Championship. Image credit: …

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh defeats defending champion Ding Liren in 11th game, takes 6-5 lead
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh defeats defending champion Ding Liren in 11th game, takes 6-5 lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Singapore: Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Sunday took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. However, if everyone thought that the opening had gone seriously wrong for Liren, the Chinese had different ideas as he …

World Chess Championship 2024: Round 11 could have easily gone the other way as well, admits Gukesh
2 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Round 11 could have easily gone the other way as well, admits Gukesh

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh experienced a roller-coaster of emotions during his 11th-round win in the World Chess Championship final against China’s Ding Liren on Sunday in Singapore. After starting strongly, in a Reti Opening game, Gukesh ceded his time advantage by wasting more than an hour on his 11th move. The Indian Grand Master admitted the high-variability nature of the game …

How can D Gukesh win the World Chess Championship 2024?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How can D Gukesh win the World Chess Championship 2024?

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh took the lead at the 2024 World Chess Championship final in dramatic fashion as he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in the 11th round on Sunday in Singapore. There are three rounds left in the 2024 World Chess Championship, starting with game 12 on Monday. World Chess Championship remaining rounds Game 12 - December 9, 2024 - …

World Chess Championship: India’s Gukesh D beats China’s Ding Liren in 11th game, takes lead
2 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: India’s Gukesh D beats China’s Ding Liren in 11th game, takes lead

Live Mint  

Indian Chess Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, or Gukesh D, defeated China's Ding Liren, marking his second win in the World Chess Championship, reported the news agency PTI on Sunday, December 8. Videos were shared on the social media platform X by a sports news portal highlighting the scenes at the venue after Gukesh won the 11th World Chess Championship in Singapore …

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite

India Today  

The 11th game of the World Chess Championship between Gukesh and Ding Liren seemed to be heading towards a routine draw. The game still appeared destined for a draw until move 25, when Gukesh stunned Ding with a masterstroke: moving his knight to a1. #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/BQOxoyUMZV — International Chess Federation December 8, 2024 As Gukesh's knight advanced from a1 to …

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 10: Defending champion and China’s Ding Liren and challenger and Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh play out seventh consecutive draw’
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 10: Defending champion and China’s Ding Liren and challenger and Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh play out seventh consecutive draw’

The Hindu  

Indian challenger D Gukesh yet again proved equal to the task with defending champion Ding Liren of China as the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match between them ended in a draw without much excitement here on Saturday. It was by far the easiest of the game with black pieces for Gukesh as the position played itself out …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after hat-trick of draws
3 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after hat-trick of draws

Deccan Chronicle  

Hailed as the favourite to win by many chess pundits, the 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest ever challenger to the title, has not been able to really show his class and has often depended on the Chinese to play safe or make mistakes in decent positions.The two are currently locked at three points each. In the fourth game Gukesh …

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren fifth round game ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5
3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren fifth round game ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5

The Hindu  

The world’s youngest World Championship challenger, India’s D. Gukesh played out a safe draw against defending champion China’s Ding Liren in the fifth round of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 with White at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on Saturday. Playing with the lighter pieces, Gukesh started with e4 and played another French Defense Game -- a repeat …

World Chess Championship 2025: Thipsay predicts a Gukesh win with rounds to spare - Here’s why
3 weeks, 5 days ago

World Chess Championship 2025: Thipsay predicts a Gukesh win with rounds to spare - Here’s why

The Hindu  

A win in sport can sometimes be more than just a win. Take, for instance, the one D. Gukesh scored against Ding Liren in the third game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Wednesday. For someone as inexperienced as Gukesh – the boy is just 18 – the defeat in the opening game must have been a bit …

Exclusive | Don't think Gukesh got carried away with praise, too soon to draw such conclusions: Vidit Gujrathi
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Don't think Gukesh got carried away with praise, too soon to draw such conclusions: Vidit Gujrathi

Firstpost  

Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi dismissed any notions of complacency creeping into Gukesh’s game and added that the young Indian has all it takes to adapt to the pressure of World Chess Championship. Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi believes that the pressure of the World Chess Championship, rather than complacency, is behind the troubled start for his teammate and challenger, D …

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh’s Seconds for the match against Ding Liren?
1 month ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh’s Seconds for the match against Ding Liren?

The Hindu  

India’s D. Gukesh will face defending champion Ding Liren of China in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship Final in Singapore, which begins on November 25. The final will happen at Resorts World in Sentosa an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast Gukesh secured a spot in the final after winning the Candidates tournament in April and became the youngest …

Gukesh leads as India outwit Iceland in Chess Olympiad 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh leads as India outwit Iceland in Chess Olympiad 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's team got off to another 3-0 start, led by D Gukesh's triumph over H Stefansson of Iceland, in the second round of the 45th chess Olympiad at Budapest in Hungary on Thursday. The Indian eves also scored another 3.5-0.5 win over Czech Republic to make their presence felt. While it was Vantika Agrawal who gave away half …

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa draw; Firouzja wins to take top spot
4 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa draw; Firouzja wins to take top spot

The Hindu  

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw in the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, underway here as the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour. On a day when Alireza Firouzja of France put it across Anish Giri of Holland, the other matches …

How Gukesh D. announced himself to the chess world with Candidates win
8 months ago

How Gukesh D. announced himself to the chess world with Candidates win

Live Mint  

When Dommaraju Gukesh lost to Alireza Firouzja in the seventh round of the FIDE Candidates 2024 chess less than two weeks ago, he started to believe that he could win the tournament. The 17-year-old Gukesh topped the table with nine points, becoming the youngest ever to win the Candidates tournament and only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to do …

Candidates 2024: We’ll aim to stay as number one for a few years, says Gukesh’s coach, Vishnu Prasanna
8 months ago

Candidates 2024: We’ll aim to stay as number one for a few years, says Gukesh’s coach, Vishnu Prasanna

The Hindu  

Both D. Gukesh and his coach, Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna, are close to achieving one of their biggest goals of Gukesh becoming the World champion, courtesy of the 17-year-old winning the Candidates tournament in Toronto on Monday and becoming the youngest-ever challenger for the world championship title. I’m looking forward to the future games.’ “Otherwise, it was mainly between Gajewski and …

Candidates Chess | Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title, says Gukesh
8 months ago

Candidates Chess | Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title, says Gukesh

The Hindu  

For most athletes victory is usually the biggest motivator but not for history-making teen Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, who said he got the "energy" to become the youngest Candidates chess champion thanks to his seventh-round loss to Iran's Firouzja Alireza. Watch full… pic.twitter.com/NLlhE0jzia — International Chess Federation April 22, 2024 Gukesh: "The main thing was that I was in the …

How D Gukesh clinched a historic victory for India at Candidates in Toronto
8 months ago

How D Gukesh clinched a historic victory for India at Candidates in Toronto

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, at just 17, has become the youngest ever challenger for the world title! Then in round seven, Firouzja beat Gukesh and other matches ended as draws, which saw Nepomniachtchi end the first-half of the tournament as the leader. Round 8 and 9 Round eight saw some thrilling chess as Abasov held Nepomniachtchi to a draw …

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh, Tan Zhongyi finish on top after last round
8 months ago

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh, Tan Zhongyi finish on top after last round

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament after an exciting final round on Monday in Toronto. Gukesh held fellow title contender Hikaru Nakamura to a draw with black pieces in Round 14 to ensure his title win and become the second Indian to qualify for a World Championship final in the classical format, after Viswanathan …

India's Gukesh D becomes youngest Candidates tournament winner, to compete in World Championship final
8 months ago

India's Gukesh D becomes youngest Candidates tournament winner, to compete in World Championship final

India TV News  

Not considered as a title favourite by many, India's teenage sensation Gukesh D has become the youngest to win the Candidates tournament after 14 rounds of play over three weeks as he held American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura on to a draw. Gukesh needed to win the Round 14 game, but after the draw, his title contention depended on the Fabiano …

Gukesh vs Hikaru Nakamura, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 14 match highlights
8 months ago

Gukesh vs Hikaru Nakamura, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 14 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s D. Gukesh held USA’s Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in the 14th round of the FIDE Candidates tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada on Monday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ Round 14 Pairings Open Hikaru Nakamura - Gukesh D Alireza Firouzja - Vidit Santosh Gujrathi Nijat Abasov - Praggnanandhaa …

How can India’s D Gukesh win FIDE Candidates 2024 and qualify for World Championship Final?
8 months ago

How can India’s D Gukesh win FIDE Candidates 2024 and qualify for World Championship Final?

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh heads into the final round of the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday with a golden chance to become the youngest winner of the competition. Here are possible scenarios ahead of Gukesh’s final round-robin match against fellow title contender Hikaru Nakamura where the Indian will be with black pieces. Gukesh wins vs Nakamura If Gukesh wins, he is …

Candidates Chess: Gukesh beats Alireza, on the cusp of becoming youngest ever world championship contender
8 months ago

Candidates Chess: Gukesh beats Alireza, on the cusp of becoming youngest ever world championship contender

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh took the sole lead after beating Alireza Firouzja of France in the penultimate round of the FIDE Candidates chess tournament at Toronto on Saturday. Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, the winner of the last two editions of the tournament, and the two top -seeded Americans Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura were all on eight points. I wanted to win this …

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh takes sole lead ahead of Hikaru, Nepomniachtchi and Caruana after round 13 win over Firouzja
8 months ago

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh takes sole lead ahead of Hikaru, Nepomniachtchi and Caruana after round 13 win over Firouzja

The Hindu  

India’s D. Gukesh beat France’s Alireza Firouzja on Sunday in a round 13 clash of the FIDE Candidates 2024 at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada. Gukesh moved to the top of the leaderboard being the sole leader ahead of USA’s Hikaru Nakamura and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi with one round left. Gukesh now has 8.5 points, while Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi and …

Candidates Chess | Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish
8 months ago

Candidates Chess | Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out against Firouza Alireza of France in the penultimate round of the Candidates' chess tournament, on what promises to be a photo-finish here. The two leaders are followed by Russian duo of Aleksandra Goryachkina and Kateryna Lagno along with India's Koneru Humpy on six points apiece. Pairings of round 13 …

Gukesh and a shot at history
8 months ago

Gukesh and a shot at history

Hindustan Times  

Only four players remain standing and a 17-year-old Indian is in with a chance to beat the odds, overrun pre-tournament favourites and make history. Indian GM D Gukesh at the FIDE Candidates 2024 chess tournament D Gukesh is in a three-way tie for first place with Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura after 12 rounds in the Candidates tournament in Toronto. …

Candidates 2024: Gukesh, Nepomniachtchi, Nakamura, Caruana - Title race scenarios explained; Can Gukesh win the tournament?
8 months ago

Candidates 2024: Gukesh, Nepomniachtchi, Nakamura, Caruana - Title race scenarios explained; Can Gukesh win the tournament?

The Hindu  

FIDE Candidates 2024 is heading into a thrilling endgame with four contenders going head-to-head to clinch the top spot in the men’s category with just two rounds remaining. India’s D Gukesh has trumped the predictions of many by going into Round 13 in joint lead at 7.5 points, along with Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi and USA’s Hikaru Nakamura, whose compatriot Fabiano …

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi out of contention
8 months ago

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi out of contention

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh produced another fantastic performance to crash through the defences of Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov and regain a share of the lead but R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi bowed out of contention after the 12th round of the Candidates chess tournament here. Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw; losses for Pragg, Gujrathi Gukesh and …

FIDE Candidates 2024 Round 12: Gukesh prevails over Abasov to take joint-lead; Pragnanandhaa holds Nepomniachtchi
8 months ago

FIDE Candidates 2024 Round 12: Gukesh prevails over Abasov to take joint-lead; Pragnanandhaa holds Nepomniachtchi

The Hindu  

A resolute D. Gukesh produced another brilliantly-crafted victory to join Ian Nepomniachtchi at the top along with a resurgent Hikaru Nakamura and set up an exciting finale of the FIDE Candidates 2024 in Toronto. ALSO CHECK | Candidates 2024 Points Table Gukesh surprised Abasov in the opening phase of the Nimzo Indian setup. HIGHLIGHTS | Gukesh vs Nijat Abasov, FIDE …

Candidates 2024: Blood, tears and a sole leader
8 months ago

Candidates 2024: Blood, tears and a sole leader

Hindustan Times  

How do you reckon with a defeat after you’ve frittered away your winning chances? The 29-year-old Indian missed two winning chances with White and declined repetition against two-time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi. Vidit Gujrathi during Candidates tournament The other two Indians in the Open section – R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh lost and drew their respective games and the standings …

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second
8 months, 1 week ago

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second

The Hindu  

In the field of sports, it is said that it is easier to reach a winning position than to win from a winning position. Like Vidit, R. Praggnanandhaa too lost from the white side and reignited second seed Hikaru Nakamura’s title hopes. The day, which saw all three Indians playing with bright pieces, ended in gloom for the fans with …

Candidates home stretch: Nerves, pressure and the Indian hope
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates home stretch: Nerves, pressure and the Indian hope

Hindustan Times  

Four rounds remain in the Candidates, with six players in the race. He’s been dodging bullets and I think he has a good chance to become a legend by winning the Candidates a third time.I've also been quite impressed with how Vidit has fought back after tough losses and Pragg's ability to take risks.” In many ways, less experience also …

Candidates 2024: Gukesh gets ready for Caruana; Indians a worry for Nepomniachtchi
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates 2024: Gukesh gets ready for Caruana; Indians a worry for Nepomniachtchi

The Hindu  

More than two-thirds of the FIDE Candidates 2024 is over and there are five players with a realistic chance of becoming the next challenger to the reigning World champion Ding Liren. If Gukesh is due to play top seed Fabiano Caruana and last seed Nijat Abasov in the next two rounds before the rest day on April 19, the Russian …

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, the overnight leaders at the Candidates chess tournament, drew their 10th round encounter at Toronto on Monday. 📷 Michal Walusza pic.twitter.com/BaMRbK2kxv — International Chess Federation April 15, 2024 They are followed half-a-point behind by R. Praggnanandhaa and the two top-seeded Americans, Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, who both won their games. Watch the interview …

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Draws With Ian Nepomniachtchi to Stay in Joint Lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Draws With Ian Nepomniachtchi to Stay in Joint Lead

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out an easy draw in the 10th round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. The all-Indian duel between R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi also ended in a draw while Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura defeated Firouza Alireza and Nijat Abasov respectively …

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh, Nepomniachtchi stay on top; Praggnanandhaa continues on third; Humpy fifth in women’s category after round 10
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates 2024 Points Table: Gukesh, Nepomniachtchi stay on top; Praggnanandhaa continues on third; Humpy fifth in women’s category after round 10

The Hindu  

India’s D. Gukesh stayed on top of the leaderboards alongside Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi after playing out a draw on Tuesday against the latter in the round 10 game of the FIDE Candidates 2024 at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada. Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana moved to fourth and fifth positions after their round 10 wins. HIGHLIGHTS | FIDE CANDIDATES …

Candidates 2024, Round 9: Valiant Vidit nails Nakamura for a second time; Draw with Praggnanandhaa keeps Gukesh in joint lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates 2024, Round 9: Valiant Vidit nails Nakamura for a second time; Draw with Praggnanandhaa keeps Gukesh in joint lead

The Hindu  

It was only fair that Vidit Gujrathi got undivided attention as the day’s hero. Much before the return-clash involving joint leader D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa ended with honours even, Vidit emergied as the ninth round’s lone winner but more significantly, ensured the bragging rights for pulling off something very special in the world of chess. With his third win …

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Beats Vidit Gujrathi to Regain Joint Lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Beats Vidit Gujrathi to Regain Joint Lead

News 18  

India’s D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit Gujrathi and regain his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after the eighth round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 …

Candidates Tournament 2024, Round 8: Gukesh Back on Top, Humpy Gets First Win
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Tournament 2024, Round 8: Gukesh Back on Top, Humpy Gets First Win

The Quint  

Besides Gukesh, Koneru Humpy was the other Indian who clinched a victory in the eighth round, beating R Vaishali. The youngster opted for an aggressive approach, using the Botvinnik variation of the Grünfeld defense, and did well to keep the game at even stevens, but Humpy’s experience worked in her advantage as he nailed her opponent down with her endgame …

Candidates Tournament 2024, Round 6: Pragg & Vidit Win, Gukesh Remains on Top
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Candidates Tournament 2024, Round 6: Pragg & Vidit Win, Gukesh Remains on Top

The Quint  

Gukesh, meanwhile, could not become the first Indian to win three games, although he extended his unbeaten streak with a draw against Hikaru Nakamura, in a game where neither player seemed interested in taking risks. In the women’s section, the experienced Koneru Humpy did not have many answers against the 2022 Candidates Tournament winner, Lei Tingjie. For Praggnanandhaa’s sister Vaishali, …

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vidit, Vaishali, Humpy at Candidates 2024: Round 6 - Schedule, pairing, colour
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vidit, Vaishali, Humpy at Candidates 2024: Round 6 - Schedule, pairing, colour

The Hindu  

The Indian challenge at the FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament will continue on Thursday, with the sixth round action starting at 12 AM in Toronto, Canada. D. Gukesh joined the leaderboard alongside Ian Nepomniachtchi after beating Nijat Abasov in the fifth round, while the other four Indians played out a draw in their respective matches. HIGHLIGHTS | FIDE CANDIDATES 2024 ROUND …

Candidates 2024, Round Two: Vaishali loses to leader Tan; Humpy draws with Lagno
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Candidates 2024, Round Two: Vaishali loses to leader Tan; Humpy draws with Lagno

The Hindu  

R. Vaishali will always remember how her stunning victory over Tan Zhongyi in the Grand Swiss last year ensured her spot in the FIDE Women’s Candidates. In a battle involving the champion and the runner-up of the 2019 FIDE Women’s Candidates, top seed Aleksandra Goryachkina scored an important victory over Anna Muzychuk. Results | Round 2 | Women's #FIDECandidates 🇨🇳 …

FIDE Candidates 2024: Indians in action in Round 3 - Schedule, pairing, colour
8 months, 2 weeks ago

FIDE Candidates 2024: Indians in action in Round 3 - Schedule, pairing, colour

The Hindu  

The Indian challenge at FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament will continue on Sunday, with the Round 3 action starting at 12 AM in Toronto, Canada. In the women’s category Koneru Humpy will be up against China’s Tan Zhongyi, who has taken an early lead in the tournament. Indian Round 3 Schedule D. Gukesh vs Ian Nepomniachtchi Vidit Gujrathi vs R. Praggnanandhaa …

Candidates 2024, Round 2: Vidit stuns Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Candidates 2024, Round 2: Vidit stuns Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

Hikaru Nakamura’s expressions said it all. After a day of draws, Friday provided decisive results on all four boards, with defending champion Ian Nepomniachtchi getting the better of Alireza Firouzja and top seed Fabiano Caruana defeating lowest-ranked Nijat Abasov. But the move that left Nakamura off-balance for the rest of the battle was Vidit’s smart bishop-offer on capturing a pawn …

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 1: Draws dominate day one in Canada
8 months, 2 weeks ago

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 1: Draws dominate day one in Canada

The Hindu  

A look at the results, showing a draw on all four boards, could easily mislead one into assuming that there was a premium on excitement in the opening round of the FIDE Candidates 2024 in Toronto. FOLLOW LIVE | Chess Candidates 2024, Round 2 On a day when top seed Fabiano Caruana missed his chances against fellow American and second …

Candidates 2024: A thrilling challenger hunt on the cards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Candidates 2024: A thrilling challenger hunt on the cards

The Hindu  

The Candidates tournament is always an eagerly anticipated one. All the world’s best players compete fiercely to qualify to fight for the right to challenge the defending world champions — Ding Liren in the open section and Ju Wenjun in the women’s section. Ian Nepomniachtchi hasn’t fully recovered from his defeat in the world championship against Ding Liren last year. …

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