Magnus Carlsen says D Gukesh is no longer a favourite against Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen says D Gukesh is no longer a favourite against Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024

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The five-time chess world champion, Magnus Carlsen, was also critical of D Gukesh’s gameplay in the nine games of World Chess Championship 2024 and felt that the match is now evenly poised. D Gukesh was seen as the favourite before the World Chess Championship 2024 started. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen feels that the 2024 World Chess Championship has reached a point where India’s D Gukesh is no longer a favourite. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, has been quite critical of the standard of chess played so far at the World Chess Championship 2024.

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Magnus Carlsen's blunt take on young players: 'No one can convince me to return to World Chess Championship'
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Magnus Carlsen's blunt take on young players: 'No one can convince me to return to World Chess Championship'

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World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen is busy proving that he is ‘still better than the kids’ but there’s no active player who can entice him back to the World Chess Championship cycle. No player can entice Carlsen back to World Championship India’s D Gukesh is currently the world chess champion, in December last year. I think it’s very, very …

Carlsen to participate in 'Magnus vs The World' showdown: All you need to know about one-of-a-kind game of chess
1 week, 5 days ago

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

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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 …

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

Magnus Carlsen goes 50 points ahead of D Gukesh in massive unsurpassable lead in Classical Chess Rankings
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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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 …

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh
3 weeks 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 …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
3 weeks, 6 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 …

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

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

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

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'

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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'

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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, …

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

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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 …

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

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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, 3 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 …

Magnus Carlsen trolled by Dutch GM as R Praggnanandhaa beats D Gukesh in tie-breaker: ‘It’s late in Chennai…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen trolled by Dutch GM as R Praggnanandhaa beats D Gukesh in tie-breaker: ‘It’s late in Chennai…’

Hindustan Times  

It was R Praggnanandhaa’s moment as he reigned supreme to clinch the title at the Tata Chess Masters 2025. co-champions maybe?’: Anish Giri Reacting to the development, Dutch GM Anish Giri decided to take an indirect dig at Magnus Carlsen’s World Blitz Championship controversy with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi. co-champions maybe?” During the Blitz C’ship, Carlsen and his opponent controversially shared …

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

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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, 4 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 …

D Gukesh’s epic response to Magnus Carlsen calling him ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’
1 month, 4 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 …

D Gukesh stumped by Magnus Carlsen’s ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’ remark; India No. 1 responds in style
1 month, 4 weeks ago

D Gukesh stumped by Magnus Carlsen’s ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’ remark; India No. 1 responds in style

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh’s performance at the ongoing 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters has been sensational! The defending champion has been utterly dominant in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, and has perfectly silenced some of his outspoken critics like Magnus Carlsen. Since his victory against Ding Liren at the World Championship in Singapore last month, Gukesh has fallen victim to disrespectful statements from …

D Gukesh secures another impressive win at Tata Steel Chess 2025 to stay at top and inch closer to 2800
1 month, 4 weeks ago

D Gukesh secures another impressive win at Tata Steel Chess 2025 to stay at top and inch closer to 2800

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D Gukesh stayed unbeaten in Tata Steel Chess 2025 as he defeated Max Warmerdam with black pieces for his fifth win and remained at the top of the standings after Round 10. This is Gukesh’s fifth win in Tata Steel Chess 2025, his first tournament since becoming the world chess champion, as he inches close to 2800 Elo rating points. …

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 …

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, 1 week ago

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

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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, 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 …

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’

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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 …

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 …

D Gukesh backs chess to be part of Olympics: Will take the game to next level
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2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh backs chess to be part of Olympics: Will take the game to next level

India Today  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has voiced his strong support for chess to be included in the Olympic Games, highlighting how such a move would elevate the game to new heights. Gukesh, who is widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in the world of chess, expressed his enthusiasm for the sport’s growing popularity and its potential future in …

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 …

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 …

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win

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Vladimir Kramnik, the former coach of reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh, and World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen recently criticised the World Championship match in Singapore where the young Indian grandmaster won the title. Now, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has come up with the perfect response to silence criticism of D Gukesh’s World Championship victory against China's Ding Liren. …

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh reigned supreme at the World Chess Championship in Singapore, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore. After becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion, Gukesh decided to skip the year-ending Rapid and Blitz C’ships. In 2025, Gukesh has an action-packed schedule and is set to face India chess legend Viswanathan Anand and even World No. Gukesh will face Carlsen …

VIDEO- Gukesh looking forward to ‘fun year with a lot of learnings’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

VIDEO- Gukesh looking forward to ‘fun year with a lot of learnings’

The Hindu  

In mid-December, with the World Chess Championship match tied at 6.5-6.5 after 13 games, D. Gukesh and Ding Liren had seemingly fought each other to a standstill even in the 14th outing. Gukesh had started thinking about a potential tie-breaker when a rook blunder from the defending champion let in that ray of light the Indian, until then, had no …

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi in top-five in latest FIDE chess rankings; Koneru Humpy leads India’s women contingent
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi in top-five in latest FIDE chess rankings; Koneru Humpy leads India’s women contingent

Hindustan Times  

2024 was an action-packed year for India in chess as D Gukesh reigned supreme to clinch the World Chess Championship in Singapore. In the latest FIDE rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Gukesh remains in fifth position, behind Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who is fourth with a rating of 2801. Magnus Carlsen remains as the leader in the FIDE rankings …

‘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 …

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, 4 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
3 months 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…’
3 months 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 …

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

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

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