Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh makes SHOCKING announcement, says 'I will not perform shows in India anymore until...'
3 months ago

Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh makes SHOCKING announcement, says 'I will not perform shows in India anymore until...'

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“This is a big revenue generating space. Please focus on this space as well,” Diljit told the crowd Diljit Dosanjh is an actor and singer par excellence but now, he has made a shocking announcement of not performing live on stage in India. Dosanjh dedicated his “Dil-Luminati” concert in Chandigarh on Saturday for India’s D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina’s Ding Liren on Thursday. Gukesh became only the second Indian Grandmaster, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh had begun the World Championship campaign against Ding Liren with a loss, but fought back in the second and third games with a draw and a win respectively.

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Viswanathan Anand dissects D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun in bombshell verdict: ‘Not dominant like Soviet Union, but…’
3 days, 12 hours 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...'
5 days, 21 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
2 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’
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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 reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

D Gukesh gets teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife for marriage in Vidit Gujrathi's pre-wedding: ‘We can photoshop…’
2 months ago

D Gukesh gets teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife for marriage in Vidit Gujrathi's pre-wedding: ‘We can photoshop…’

Hindustan Times  

In a light-hearted moment that has taken social media by storm, Aruna Anand, wife of legendary chess master Viswanathan Anand, was caught teasing world chess champion D Gukesh during the pre-wedding celebrations of grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and his fiancée, Nidhi Kataria. D Gukesh got teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife The occasion took place during the Tamil harvest festival, Pongal, where …

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video
2 months ago

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

Firstpost  

Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. The legendary Viswanathan Anand as well as current superstars D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi are primarily known for their exploits on a chess board more than anything else. Gukesh, who had recently become …

Viswanathan Anand’s wife teases world champion D Gukesh at Vidit Gujrathi-Nidhi Kataria’s pre-wedding ceremony: Watch
2 months ago

Viswanathan Anand’s wife teases world champion D Gukesh at Vidit Gujrathi-Nidhi Kataria’s pre-wedding ceremony: Watch

Live Mint  

Legendary chess master Viswanathan Anand's wife, Aruna, was caught teasing world chess champion D Gukesh during the pre-wedding festivities of grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and his fiancée, Nidhi Kataria, in a video that went viral on social media. Reacting to this, Aruna told her husband, “Anand, he is saying they are sharing title,” following which the whole room, full of guests, …

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'
2 months, 1 week ago

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'

Firstpost  

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 …

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh

Firstpost  

Siddharth, Singapore’s youngest Grandmaster, opened up on his showdown against the reigning chess world champion in an U-9 Asian Championship match in which Gukesh chose to clinch the title with a draw despite being in a winning position. 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 …

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

2024 yearender: Paris and beyond — young showstoppers step up
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 yearender: Paris and beyond — young showstoppers step up

Hindustan Times  

A world chess champion at 18. Manu, having been through a full cycle of tasting dizzying success followed by dampening failure, sprung back to life in a largely moderate Paris Olympics for India. Gukesh, all of 18, who had until last year pasted photos of past world chess champions as his laptop wallpaper, became one himself to sign off India’s …

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

Hindustan Times  

In a year when India’s cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world. And Koneru Humpy winning the Women’s World …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh looking forward to playing duo that helped him become World champion
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh looking forward to playing duo that helped him become World champion

The Hindu  

After his historic triumph at the World chess championship in Singapore a fortnight ago, D. Gukesh is looking forward to his next event. The Tata Steel tournament at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands, starting on January 17, will present an interesting challenge for him -- he will face off with two men who helped him win the World title. …

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, 3 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met newly-crowned chess world champion Gukesh D. Modi shared pictures of his meet-up with Gukesh. Gukesh had become the youngest world chess champion after beating Liren in the 14-game clash. Playing with black in the 14th and final game of the Chess World Championship, Gukesh outclassed China's Liren in a marathon game. Gukesh was in tears …

PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh, receives signed chess board from world champion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh, receives signed chess board from world champion

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met India’s chess prodigy D Gukesh after his historic triumph at the World Chess Championship. During their conversation, the Prime Minister recalled a viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh expressing his dream of becoming the youngest chess champion. PM Modi meets D Gukesh Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride, @DGukesh! Gukesh's …

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

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures

Firstpost  

Gukesh, who defeated Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, received a shawl along with a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi from the legendary actor. Dommaraju Gukesh has been on top of the world ever since his emotional triumph in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore earlier this month. It wasn’t just Rajinikanth Gukesh caught …

Viral Video: Chess champion Gukesh stunned by mentalist Suhani Shah; netizens react
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Viral Video: Chess champion Gukesh stunned by mentalist Suhani Shah; netizens react

Live Mint  

On 16 December 2024, India's Gukesh Dommaraju returned to the country after becoming the youngest Indian chess grandmaster by winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship on 12 December. Recently, Gukesh sat with an Indian mentalist, mind reader and magician – Suhani Shah, and her interaction with her has gone viral on the internet. "She is going to enter the next …

Superstar Rajinikanth Surprises World Chess Champion D Gukesh With Memorable Present - See Pics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar Rajinikanth Surprises World Chess Champion D Gukesh With Memorable Present - See Pics

ABP News  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, who recently defeated China's Ding Liren in FIDE World Championship to become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, has received an outpouring of support and love from his fans, including recognition from South superstars Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan, whom he met in Chennai on Thursday. Rajinikanth presented Gukesh with a shawl and a copy of Paramahansa Yogananda's …

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'

Firstpost  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

D Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen’s record, but coach says he’ll ‘never’ play like him: Here’s Why
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

D Gukesh’s father names Indian Grandmaster for ‘big role’ in World Chess C’ship win: 'He invited to his home after...'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh’s father names Indian Grandmaster for ‘big role’ in World Chess C’ship win: 'He invited to his home after...'

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is now a name synonymous with India, after the 18-year-old scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore recently, qualifying for the showdown after winning the Candidates Tournament. Which senior Indian Grandmaster played a ‘big role’ in D Gukesh's World Championship victory? …

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’

Hindustan Times  

Only 18-years-old, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Carlsen downplayed Gukesh’s win and went on to call classical chess the ‘worst way’ to decide the best player in the world. Chess legend supports Magnus Carlsen's sentiments Speaking in a podcast on the Take Take Take app, Aronian explained that if a player with …

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system

The Hindu  

The last seven minutes tell us a lot. “Gukesh’s face told me I had made a blunder,” Ding was to say later. In an interview to Straits Times he had said that those born after 2000, “play fearlessly and are willing to try strategies previous generations might not have.” Fearlessness is an important element in any champion’s make-up. His father …

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off
3 months ago

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. The Indian grandmaster achieved the feat by defeating defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore. D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi after the latter won the final round match against GM Jan Subelj of Slovenia at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, …

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

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
3 months ago

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, set to take place in Germany from February 7 to 14. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore. “It was always clear to us that we wanted the reigning world …

Dommaraju Gukesh and India’s chess comeback
3 months ago

Dommaraju Gukesh and India’s chess comeback

Live Mint  

It isn’t often that an Indian athlete prevails over a Chinese competitor, but that happened last week in Singapore. Eighteen-year-old Indian grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh became the youngest-ever undisputed world chess champion by defeating 32-year-old Ding Liren of China in the final game of a 14-game championship. In India, “there’s now more strength at the top than before," says Susan Ninan, …

D Gukesh’s brilliant chess moves turned into mesmerising ‘chessnatyam’ by dynamic dancers. Watch
3 months ago

D Gukesh’s brilliant chess moves turned into mesmerising ‘chessnatyam’ by dynamic dancers. Watch

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren to clinch the World Chess Championship title and etch his name in the annals of chess history. Two women took to Instagram to share a captivating video in which they transformed the chess prodigy’s championship-winning moves into an elegant dance routine, a unique and unexpected twist. Take a look at the interesting video: …

Know all about chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju's favourite films starring Suriya, Vijay Deverakonda, Hrithik Roshan
3 months ago

Know all about chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju's favourite films starring Suriya, Vijay Deverakonda, Hrithik Roshan

Hindustan Times  

The youngest world chess champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, has revealed his favourite films in Tamil, Telugu, English and Hindi. World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore after becoming the youngest undisputed world chess champion on December 12. Gukesh Dommaraju’s favourite films When asked about his favourite films, Gukesh replied, “In Tamil, it’s …

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India
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3 months ago

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India

India Today  

India is abuzz with pride and excitement following the historic victory of 18-year-old D Gukesh, who has become the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. “I wasn’t into chess before, but seeing Gukesh’s victory inspired me and my friends,” one young player said. “It will make them feel proud that an Indian can achieve something like this and …

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win
3 months ago

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win

India Today  

2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money : In this special episode of Your Take, Gukesh Dommaraju, India’s chess champion, returned home after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship. we celebrate India's prodigious chess talent as D. Gukesh makes history by clinching the World Chess Championship title! 2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize
3 months ago

D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize

India Today  

World champion D Gukesh recently revealed his plans for the whopping prize money of Rs 11.45 crore after his historic victory over Ding Liren, which made him the youngest world champion in the history of chess. Chess, being an expensive sport, required significant financial investment, and Gukesh shared how his parents dedicated all their resources to ensure he could pursue …

D Gukesh's winning chess move performed through Kathak. Video will give you goosebumps
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3 months ago

D Gukesh's winning chess move performed through Kathak. Video will give you goosebumps

India Today  

In an exceptional fusion of art and intellect, two Kathak dancers brought D Gukesh’s iconic chess move to life through their breathtaking performance. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore on December 12. To celebrate D …

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai
3 months ago

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand function organised by the State Government and awarded a cheque for ₹5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Dedication “So I want the youngsters of this state to look at Gukesh’s hard work, dedication, and single-minded focus on the task and take inspiration from him,” said …

Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
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Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

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Gukesh received a cheque of Rs 5 crore from CM Stalin at the felicitation event that took place a day after he returned to his hometown of Chennai and five days after his triumph over Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. D Gukesh, the 18th chess world champion, is felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin …

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