R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 3 Fabiano Caruana to become youngest to qualify for Chess World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 3 Fabiano Caruana to become youngest to qualify for Chess World Cup final

India TV News  

India's chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa continued to stun world champions as became the youngest to reach the Chess World Cup final after beating Fabiano Caruana in the semi-final. The 18-year-old prodigy is only the second Indian to qualify for the Chess World Cup final and the third youngest after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament. Former Indian chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand took to Twitter to congratulate the young prodigy saying, "Pragg goes through to the final! The players who finish in the top three in the Chess World Cup will qualify for the Candidates event in 2024 which will determine the challenger to current world champion Liren of China.

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'Most talented player after Vishy Anand': Renowned chess coach makes big claim about Aravindh Chithambaram
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Most talented player after Vishy Anand': Renowned chess coach makes big claim about Aravindh Chithambaram

Firstpost  

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram’s coach Ramesh RB, a Dronacharya awardee, feels the 25-year-old is more talented than his ward R Praggnanandhaa or current chess world champion D Gukesh. Aravindh Chithambaram recently won the prestigious Prague Chess Masters 2025. Image: Prague Chess festival Indian chess Grandmaster Ramachandran Ramesh feels Aravindh Chithambaram, who recently won the Prague Chess Masters 2025, is the …

India's Pranav wins World Junior Chess Championship: Meet 18-year-old GM who is Anand's student and Carlsen's 'buddy'
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

India's Pranav wins World Junior Chess Championship: Meet 18-year-old GM who is Anand's student and Carlsen's 'buddy'

Firstpost  

18-year-old Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh is the latest Indian to win the World Junior Chess Championship. Like senior world champions D Gukesh, he also trained under Viswanathan Anand at Westbridge Anand Chess Academy and helped Magnus Carlsen win European Club Cup once. The 18-year-old Pranav won the 2025 World Junior Chess Championship with a score of 9/11 after seven victories and …

India’s Pranav Venkatesh wins World Junior Chess Championship
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

India’s Pranav Venkatesh wins World Junior Chess Championship

The Hindu  

India’s Pranav Venkatesh won the World Junior Chess Championship after settling for a draw against Matic Levrencic of Slovenia in the 11th and final round in Petrovac, Montenegroon on Friday. Venkatesh, who had won the challengers section in the Chennai International last year, continued his great show among juniors in the world, remaining undefeated during the course of the event. …

Who is Aravindh Chithambaram, the Indian Grandmaster who edged past R Praggnanandhaa to win Prague Masters 2025?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Who is Aravindh Chithambaram, the Indian Grandmaster who edged past R Praggnanandhaa to win Prague Masters 2025?

Firstpost  

Indian chess Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram finished ahead of a stacked field comprising compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri among others to win the nine-round Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival. Image credit: David Llada/Sunway Chess Festival Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram announced himself as the latest Indian chess superstar in the making on Friday after winning the Masters Section of the …

Pranav becomes world junior chess champion
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pranav becomes world junior chess champion

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: In the space of less than four months, India has another world champion in chess. Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh is the new world junior chess champion. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand – who was the first Indian to win the world junior title in 1987 in Baguio – took Pranav under his wing, and the 18-year-old has been a mentee …

Aravindh Chithambaram wins Prague Masters 2025, ahead of established names including R Praggnanandhaa
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Aravindh Chithambaram wins Prague Masters 2025, ahead of established names including R Praggnanandhaa

Firstpost  

Aravindh Chithambaram won clinched the Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival with six points at the end of the nine-round competition. Indina Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram finished undefeated at the end of the Prague Masters event, collecting three wins and six draws in the nine-round competition. Image credit: Petr Vrabec/European Chess Union Indian chess appears to have discovered another …

Chess: Pranav Venkatesh wins world junior championship, ends India's 17-year drought
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chess: Pranav Venkatesh wins world junior championship, ends India's 17-year drought

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh won the prestigious World Junior Championship in classical chess in Petrovac, a coastal town in Montenegro, on Friday, March 7. Pranav Venkatesh's triumph comes just months after Dommaraju Gukesh made history by becoming only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the FIDE World Championship crown. "Congratulations to the World Junior Champion Pranav Venkatesh.He has …

Prague Chess 2025: Praggnanandhaa registers maiden win, Aravindh Chithambaram moves into the sole lead
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Prague Chess 2025: Praggnanandhaa registers maiden win, Aravindh Chithambaram moves into the sole lead

Firstpost  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his first win at the Prague Masters 2025 by defeating Nguyen Thai Dai Van. Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday registered his maiden win at the 7th Prague International Chess Festival 2025 Masters. Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved into the sole lead at the 2025 Prague Chess Festival Masters after defeating GM Wei Yi in round …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Praggnanadhaa hot favourite to win Prague Masters
1 month ago

Praggnanadhaa hot favourite to win Prague Masters

The Hindu  

Fresh off his nail-biting victory at the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa will start as the hot favourite to win the Prague Masters, which gets underway in Prague on Wednesday. It was a gruelling first-place finish at the Tata Steel Masters, where Praggnanandhaa overcame world champion D. Gukesh in a nerve-wracking tiebreak battle and the Indian will now look …

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa pause their games to watch 11-year-old 'Messi of chess' Faustino Oro at Tata Steel Chess 2025
2 months ago

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa pause their games to watch 11-year-old 'Messi of chess' Faustino Oro at Tata Steel Chess 2025

Firstpost  

World chess champion D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa were amazed by young Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro as he defeated Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament. Image: X / @tatasteelchess Argentina’s chess prodigy Faustino Oro is makin headlines at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk an Zee, Netherlands. Oro, an 11-year-old International Master, …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess
2 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess

The Hindu  

Indian chess shone brightly in 2024, marking a historic year of unparalleled achievements. World Junior Chess Championship 2024: Divya Deshmukh wins Girls’ title; Nogerbek wins in Open section Champions Divya Deshmukh and Kazybek Nogerbek alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Singapore to host 2024 World Championship between Gukesh and Ding Singapore was announced as the host by the International Chess …

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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: 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

Firstpost  

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 …

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024 Preview: Arjun eyes Candidates 2026 spot in New York
3 months ago

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024 Preview: Arjun eyes Candidates 2026 spot in New York

The Hindu  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament. Erigaisi, who currently trails Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the list of players slated to qualify from 2024, will have a tall order …

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, 1 week 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 …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN  

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN  

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion

The Independent  

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From India's D Gukesh to ex-Soviet Union GM Anatoly Karpov, youngest world champions in chess history
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From India's D Gukesh to ex-Soviet Union GM Anatoly Karpov, youngest world champions in chess history

Firstpost  

Gukesh broke Russian and ex-Soviet Union legend Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record for the youngest chess world champion of all time with his 7.5-6.5 victory over China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. More importantly, Gukesh ended up becoming the youngest world champion in the history of chess, breaking the record previously held by the legendary …

Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest chess world champion in history and earns praise from Indian prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest chess world champion in history and earns praise from Indian prime minister

ABC  

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. Dommaraju is now the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. "It's a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India … and for …

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Nurtured by parents who put their careers on hold for his growth and didn't hesitate to seek crowd-funding for his dreams, D Gukesh manifested his destiny as a seven-year-old and turned it into reality in just over a decade's time.The 18-year-old defeated Ding Liren of China to become the youngest ever world chess champion capping a fabulous year …

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. Dommaraju is now the second …

D Gukesh’s childhood video goes viral after winning World Chess Championship, netizens say ‘dreams do come true’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh’s childhood video goes viral after winning World Chess Championship, netizens say ‘dreams do come true’

Live Mint  

Hours after Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever world champion when the 18-year-old defeated the reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024, his childhood video went viral. In the video, 11-year-old Gukesh speaks with CEO of ChessBase India, Sagar Shai, on his ambition to become the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh said, …

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ

Raw Story  

Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China's Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. "My whole strategy for this match was to push as much as possible in every single game," Gukesh told reporters afterwards. Gukesh's victory in game 14 gave him a score of 7.5 against …

D Gukesh crowned youngest Chess world champion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh crowned youngest Chess world champion

Op India  

Indian chess sensation D Gukesh made history on Thursday as he was crowned the International Chess Federation World Champion following the final game of his FIDE World Championship tie against China’s Ding Liren, becoming the youngest-ever champion in the history of the sport. 🔥 👏 pic.twitter.com/MYShXB5M62 — International Chess Federation December 12, 2024 The 18-year-old Indian in April created history …

How India's Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren to become youngest chess world champion in history
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How India's Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren to become youngest chess world champion in history

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic 14-game match held in Singapore. India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 The 18th world champion …

World Chess Championship 2024: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore
3 months, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore

Firstpost  

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion after he defeated Cina’s Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest-ever chess world champion after he defeated China’s Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore. As It Happened | …

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh scripts historic win vs China's Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever champ
3 months, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh scripts historic win vs China's Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever champ

Hindustan Times  

India's Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion, defeating defending champ Ding Liren, on Thursday. Gukesh also became the 18th world champion at the age of 18, four years younger than Garry Kasparov, who had been the youngest world champion since 1985 when he reigned supreme agains Anatoly Karpov. India's D Gukesh during the 14th game of the FIDE …

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever world champion at 18
3 months, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever world champion at 18

Live Mint  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world champion when the 18-year-old defeated reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024, which was held in Singapore. Before Gukesh's feat on Thursday, the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world chess champion when he won the title at the age of 22, dethroning …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever

NPR  

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever toggle caption Simon Lim/AFP via Getty Images Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from India, has unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Ding's opening choice was expected, but Gukesh played a variation that nobody expected," International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said. "I …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

9-year-old Aarit Kapil becomes youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster
3 months, 3 weeks ago

9-year-old Aarit Kapil becomes youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster as he emerged victorious against Raset Ziatdinov of United States in the ninth and penultimate round of the KIIT International open tournament here. At 9 years, 2 months and 18 days, Aarit is the youngest Indian and third in the world to beat a …

Chess Championship 2024: India’s Gukesh D clinches first win against defending champion Ding Liren of China
4 months ago

Chess Championship 2024: India’s Gukesh D clinches first win against defending champion Ding Liren of China

Live Mint  

India's Gukesh Dommaraju on Wednesday registered his first win against defending champion Ding Liren in World Chess Championship in Singapore, as hie defeated him in third game to draw level on points. Earlier on Tuesday, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh drew with defending champion Ding Liren of China in second game. About Gukesh Dommaraju: At just 18 years old, Gukesh Dommaraju …

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion
4 months ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion

Live Mint  

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, is challenging reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren of China for the title. A historic opportunity for Gukesh At just 18 years old, Gukesh has the chance to make history by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion. In 2022, Gukesh surpassed Viswanathan Anand, becoming India’s top-ranked chess player for …

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit
4 months ago

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit

The Hindu  

On a December day in the Singapore island of Sentosa, D. Gukesh could understand what poet William Wordsworth meant when he wrote, The Prelude, about being alive and young during the French Revolution. If Gukesh triumphs in the World Chess Championship match, which begins on Monday, he would be writing another glorious chapter of India’s own chess revolution. If he …

World Chess Championship 2024: Gukesh’s form and youth challenge Ding’s experience and fighting spirit
4 months ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Gukesh’s form and youth challenge Ding’s experience and fighting spirit

The Hindu  

Bliss it will be to be the World champion, but to be young will be heavenly. If Gukesh triumphs in the World chess championship match, which begins on Monday, he would be writing another glorious chapter of India’s chess revolution. D. Gukesh Age- 18 World ranking- 5 Highest World ranking- 5 FIDE rating- 2783 Highest FIDE rating- 2794 How he …

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh’s Seconds for the match against Ding Liren?
4 months, 1 week 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 …

R. Praggnanandhaa: I’m not someone who wins six in a row often, so it’s definitely a good sign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

R. Praggnanandhaa: I’m not someone who wins six in a row often, so it’s definitely a good sign

The Hindu  

If there’s one prodigy among a pool of exciting Indian chess talents who commands respect from top players around the globe, it’s undoubtedly R. Praggnanandhaa. Praggnanandhaa’s ability to trouble Carlsen in the past made him a key player to watch at the Tata Steel Chess India 2024. This tournament is more about managing your time well, being sharp, and playing …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament

The Hindu  

The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 will be held from November 13 to November 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore, Kolkata. Take a look at the top five players in the Open section: Magnus Carlsen World number one Magnus Carlsen will be participating for the second time in the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & …

Young Prodigy D Gukesh's Meteoric Rise a Delight for Indian Chess Fans
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Young Prodigy D Gukesh's Meteoric Rise a Delight for Indian Chess Fans

Firstpost  

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand expressed his surprise and delight at D Gukesh's meteoric rise to challenge for the World Chess Championship. Anand, the lone chess world champion from India, won the title-deciding match six times in two separate reigns and could potentially be joined by Gukesh later this month. Anand praised Gukesh's strength and composure, saying that his ability …

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

Deccan Chronicle  

Stavanger : Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves against …

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen
10 months ago

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here.The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds.Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed …

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament
10 months ago

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament

Hindustan Times  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory …

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Reactions poured in from various social media platforms after Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen, the reigning five-time world chess champion, in the second round of the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament. Here’s what Anand Mahindra posted on X: After Mahindra lauded the Indian chess prodigy, individuals suggested rewarding him with vehicles from the Mahindra lineup, proposing …

D Gukesh becomes youngest man to win Candidates, to challenge for World Championship
11 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh becomes youngest man to win Candidates, to challenge for World Championship

India Today  

17-year-old Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history by becoming the youngest man to win the prestigious Candidates tournament and earn the right to challenge for the World Championships crown later this year. Soon after the final match of the Candidates ended, loud cheers were heard at the Great Hall in Toronto as the crowd was up on its feet, lauding the …

FIDE Candidates 2024: D Gukesh becomes second youngest player in tournament history
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIDE Candidates 2024: D Gukesh becomes second youngest player in tournament history

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh became the second-younger player to take part in the Candidates tournament, on Thursday, when he opened the competition in Toronto with a match against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi. The 17-year-old Gukesh is only bettered by American chess legend Bobby Fischer, who took part in the the 1959 Candidates tournament when he was just 16. He eventually stayed ahead …

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