Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski

The Hindu  

Grzegorz Gajewski commands respect as a coach. His ward D. Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest World chess champion recently. The Hindu caught up with the Polish Grandmaster, who has also worked with Gukesh’s mentor Viswanathan Anand, for a lengthy interview at Sentosa, the small island off the southern coast of mainland Singapore that hosted the World Championship. Anish Giri told me a couple of months ago that Gukesh had added another layer to his game now, he can shut the position down if he wants to. How big a role has WestBridge Anand Chess Academy played in Gukesh becoming the World champion?

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D Gukesh vs R Ashwin chess showdown steals the spotlight as CSK gear up for IPL 2025 with reigning World Champion
6 days, 17 hours ago

D Gukesh vs R Ashwin chess showdown steals the spotlight as CSK gear up for IPL 2025 with reigning World Champion

Hindustan Times  

Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh hogged the spotlight at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of IPL 2025. The 18-year-old also had a special moment with retired India spinner R Ashwin, who is set to return to CSK after nearly a decade. Here is the video of Gukesh and Ashwin playing a game of chess: Gukesh recently became …

Chess world champion D Gukesh presented with CSK jersey by R Ashwin at Chepauk; watch video
1 week ago

Chess world champion D Gukesh presented with CSK jersey by R Ashwin at Chepauk; watch video

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Indian chess prodigy and world champion D Gukesh was honoured with a special Chennai Super Kings jersey by cricketer R Ashwin at the iconic Chepauk Stadium. Image: CSK One of the most popular cricket teams and five-time Indian Premier League champions, Chennai Super Kings on Friday honoured one of the city’s biggest stars – chess world champion D Gukesh. Five-time …

Viswanathan Anand dissects D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun in bombshell verdict: ‘Not dominant like Soviet Union, but…’
1 week, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand dissects D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun in bombshell verdict: ‘Not dominant like Soviet Union, but…’

Hindustan Times  

India has been highflying in chess recently, and the icing on the cake was D Gukesh’s World Championship victory in Singapore last year, where he defeated Ding Liren. World Chess Champion D Gukesh, left, with former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand during a press conference. The current live chess rankings have three Indian GMs in the top-ten, with Gukesh in …

What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'
1 week, 6 days ago

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

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

D Gukesh reveals how Viswanathan Anand boosted Indian chess with a key COVID-19 move: 'It was a great moment'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

D Gukesh reveals how Viswanathan Anand boosted Indian chess with a key COVID-19 move: 'It was a great moment'

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World chess champion and Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh credits Viswanathan Anand for playing a crucial role in the sport’s rapid growth in India. He revealed how Anand’s key initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic helped young players develop and elevate Indian chess to new heights. Image: PTI Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand has been the inspiration for almost all chess …

D Gukesh opens up on impact of his success on family: 'My parents don’t have to think about money anymore'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

D Gukesh opens up on impact of his success on family: 'My parents don’t have to think about money anymore'

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D Gukesh’s parents had to endure financial hardships in supporting their son’s ambition of becoming a world-class chess player, to the point where they had to rely on help from friends to sponsor his participation in international tournaments. There was a time when Gukesh’s parents faced immense financial challenges in supporting his dreams of becoming a world-class chess player, to …

After Carlsen’s brutal feedback, Gukesh admits he needs to improve in Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle chess
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

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

D Gukesh explains how Covid-19 fuelled India's chess revolution
2 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh explains how Covid-19 fuelled India's chess revolution

India Today  

Indian World Chess Champion D Gukesh, speaking at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi on March 8, explained how the lockdown period during the Covid-19 pandemic played a crucial role in igniting a chess revolution in India. Speaking at the India Today Conclave at the Taj Palace in New Delhi on Saturday, Gukesh highlighted how he and his Indian …

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 …

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

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

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

D Gukesh moves to career-best third spot on FIDE Ratings for March; R Praggnanandhaa back in top-10
3 weeks, 5 days ago

D Gukesh moves to career-best third spot on FIDE Ratings for March; R Praggnanandhaa back in top-10

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D Gukesh moved past Fabiano Caruana and compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to join world No 1 Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in the top-three in the latest FIDE Ratings list while R Praggnanandhaa returned to the top-10 for the first time since July 2024. World champion D Gukesh and Tata Steel Chess winner R Praggnanandhaa have been among the gainers in …

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 …

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 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 …

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

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

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

D Gukesh reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand
1 month ago

D Gukesh reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand

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After meeting Viswanathan Anand at an early age, D Gukesh would go on to join five-time world champion and former No 1’s chess academy as one of its first pupils. Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju opened up on the first time he met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, whom he considers his idol and ‘Guru’. Gukesh is part of Indian’s …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hikaru Nakamura explains Gukesh’s ‘biggest weakness’ as Indian GM struggles in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hikaru Nakamura explains Gukesh’s ‘biggest weakness’ as Indian GM struggles in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

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Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has not won a single game in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. Hikaru Nakamura pointed out the mistakes D Gukesh is making as he remains winless in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. Image: PTI via FIDE World No.3 Hikaru Nakamura feels D Gukesh’s poor “intuition” and inability to work …

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

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

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

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

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters

Hindustan Times  

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

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff

The Hindu  

Classical World Champion, India’s D. Gukesh lost the second leg of the quarterfinal match against USA’s Fabiano Caruana in the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany on Monday. This loss resulted in Gukesh getting knocked out from the top-four race following his back-to-back losses in a two-legged quarterfinal to Caruana. The 18-year-old will now play for …

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, …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh loses to Arjun Erigaisi in final round, suffers first defeat as world champion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh loses to Arjun Erigaisi in final round, suffers first defeat as world champion

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D Gukesh suffered his first defeat since being crowned the youngest world champion in chess history in December, with compatriot Arjun Erigaisi outsmarting him in 31 moves to sign off from the Tata Steel Chess tournament with back-to-back wins. D Gukesh's defeat at the hands of compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the 13th round of Tata Steel Chess was his first …

Tata Steel Chess: Indians rule as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa share lead in Masters standings; Arjun registers first win
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess: Indians rule as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa share lead in Masters standings; Arjun registers first win

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The Indian duo of R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh currently share the lead in the Masters section of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament. Arjun Erigaisi ended his winless run in the tournament by beating Nodirbek Abdusattorov World chess champion D Gukesh continues to lead the standings of the Masters category at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk …

Chess rankings: D Gukesh is new World No 3 in live ratings; Arjun Erigaisi slips to sixth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chess rankings: D Gukesh is new World No 3 in live ratings; Arjun Erigaisi slips to sixth

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Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has climbed to the World No 3 spot in the chess live rating rankings whereas Arjun Erigaisi has slipped to sixth place. D Gukesh has become the new World No 3 after an impressive run at the Tata Steel Chess tournament so far. Gukesh is currently leading the Masters section of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh to meet Wei Yi in 11th round as world champion targets 2800 rating
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh to meet Wei Yi in 11th round as world champion targets 2800 rating

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh, leading the Tata Steel Chess Tournament by a slender margin, faces China’s Wei Yi in the 11th round, aiming to extend his unbeaten run and secure the season’s first major title. With five wins and five draws, Gukesh has remained unbeaten and needs just 1.5 points from his last three games to clinch the title. He …

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. …

‘Didn't pay particular attention to Praggnanandhaa's game': D Gukesh after taking top spot in Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Didn't pay particular attention to Praggnanandhaa's game': D Gukesh after taking top spot in Tata Steel Masters

Hindustan Times  

World Champion D Gukesh is not thinking too much about the standings despite climbing to the solo lead spot at the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk Aan Zee in The Netherlands after beating Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round. "I'm happy that I played a good game today and there are still four rounds left so I'm not thinking …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Gukesh crushes Harikrishna, among leaders now
2 months ago

Gukesh crushes Harikrishna, among leaders now

The Hindu  

World Champion D. Gukesh grabbed the joint lead at Tata Steel masters, outplaying his world championship second P. Harikrishna in the seventh round in Wijk Aan Zee. Praggnanandhaa could not break the defenses of Jorden van Foreest while Anish Giri drew his sixth game on the trot with Abdusattorov. In the challengers section R Vaishali played out a draw with …

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

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

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

FIDE rankings: Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian Chess player
2 months ago

FIDE rankings: Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian Chess player

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday.Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany. Gukesh, who was awarded the Dhyan …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Masterful Gukesh beats Vincent Keymer
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2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Masterful Gukesh beats Vincent Keymer

The Hindu  

World champion D Gukesh came up with a technically masterful effort to beat Vincent Keymer of Germany and take his tally to 3.5 points after the end of the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament. On a day when Praggnanandhaa could not really cause a rampage with his black pieces and drew with Max Warmerdam of Holland, Abdusattorov …

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 5: Gukesh overtakes Arjun to be new India No. 1
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2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 5: Gukesh overtakes Arjun to be new India No. 1

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh delivered a technically brilliant performance to defeat Germany’s Vincent Keymer, taking his score to 3.5 points at the end of the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament. This second victory propelled Gukesh to fourth place in the live ratings, moving ahead of compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, who settled for a draw against Leon Luke Mendonca. …

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 …

D Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position
2 months ago

D Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position

Hindustan Times  

It wasn’t an easy game for D Gukesh, but the reigning world chess champion came out on top in a nerve-wracking 72-move battle against Vincent Keymer on Wednesday. It also turned out to be the longest game of Round 5 in the Masters section of the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, on Wednesday. The result It …

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 …

Tata Steel Chess: D Gukesh begins campaign with win over Anish Giri; Harikrishna gets the better of Arjun
2 months, 1 week ago

Tata Steel Chess: D Gukesh begins campaign with win over Anish Giri; Harikrishna gets the better of Arjun

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D Gukesh, the defending world champion, was off to a winning start in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands, as he defeated Anish Giri. Defending world champion D Gukesh got off to a winning start in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess competition in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands as he defeated Anish Giri on Saturday. Gukesh then moved his …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

I would love to see chess being part of the Olympics: Gukesh
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I would love to see chess being part of the Olympics: Gukesh

The Hindu  

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day when the sport will become a part of the Olympic curriculum, which, he said, would take it to an altogether different level not just in India but across the world. The 18-year-old, who defeated China’s Ding Liren in Singapore recently to become the world champion, added during a …

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