Vishnu Prasanna, former coach of Gukesh, lauds his resilience after World Championship win; Ramesh appreciates Liren
3 months, 1 week ago

Vishnu Prasanna, former coach of Gukesh, lauds his resilience after World Championship win; Ramesh appreciates Liren

The Hindu  

Gukesh’s mentor and former coach, GM Vishnu Prasanna, said he was indescribably happy that his ward has achieved their primary goal at just eighteen years of age! Can’t even describe it!” He had actually taken his eyes off the last game when his excited wife alerted him of Gukesh’s imminent win. She was like, ‘The bar is moving,’ and so on.” Talking about the match in general, he said: “The games where Gukesh refused a draw and just kept playing, those were what showed a lot of character. To show that difference like Magnus, is a goal.” Asked what Gukesh’s win meant for Indian chess, he said: “It is going to be a huge sport in India, I hope.

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D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money
1 week, 6 days ago

D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh dedicated his World Championship win to his parents during the India Today Conclave 2025 on Saturday, March 8. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the World Champion last year and his parents have played a big role in his success. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, the world champion said he was glad to get …

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. …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'
2 months ago

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'

Firstpost  

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 …

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

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 …

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'
2 months, 1 week ago

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh’s victory in the 2024 World Chess Championship, following a blunder by Ding Liren, had been questioned by former world champions like Magnus Carlsen. Images: Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh on X Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has hit back at the critics of new world champion D Gukesh including world No.1 Magnus Carlsen who had questioned the classical …

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh says ‘friend’ Gukesh’s World Championship win will have huge impact on Singapore chess
2 months, 1 week ago

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh says ‘friend’ Gukesh’s World Championship win will have huge impact on Singapore chess

The Hindu  

Singapore’s youngest and latest Grandmaster, Siddharth Jagadeesh, on Thursday, recalled the time when D. Gukesh offered him a “mercy draw” in an u-9 Asian Championship. It was because he thought the match was “more interesting” since it had Gukesh, whom he’d known “for a long time.” “So, my game would finish at maybe 7 p.m. or so. When two players …

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. …

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 …

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 …

D Gukesh reveals Viswanathan Anand’s ‘exclusive’ help in World Chess C’ship victory: ‘Helped me personally in getting…’
Trending News
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 …

Gukesh’s chief trainer names unknown chess player for key role in World C’ship win: ‘Not highly-rated right now, but…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh’s chief trainer names unknown chess player for key role in World C’ship win: ‘Not highly-rated right now, but…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history at the World Chess Championship in Singapore recently, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the decisive fourteenth game. Grzegorz Gajewski names unknown chess star who helped D Gukesh Speaking to ChessBase.com, Gukesh’s chief trainer Grzegorz Gajewski made a key revelation during an interview. Explaining his role and of his team members, Gajewski named an unknown chess …

D Gukesh 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 …

Sports in 2024: A year of promise fulfilled and a reset for the future
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sports in 2024: A year of promise fulfilled and a reset for the future

Live Mint  

He’s too young, they said. Gukesh also became the second Indian, after icon and five-time champion Viswanathan Anand, to clinch the world crown. It was the world championship match between Anand and Magnus Carlsen in 2013, which had taken place in Anand’s hometown Chennai, that had fascinated and inspired Gukesh, who was seven at the time. Gukesh’s triumph not only …

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: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of

Hindustan Times  

At just 18, Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game in Singapore. “When I realized I was winning, I felt great and quite excited,” Gukesh said, recalling the winning moment. If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its …

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

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system
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3 months 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, …

‘Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises’
3 months ago

‘Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Paddy Upton described a scenario he played “over a hundred times” in his head as he flew from South Africa to Singapore. They would embrace, and Upton would tell him, “You deserve this.” “It was uncanny that the movie I played in my head played out exactly in real life as I’d imagined,” Upton tells HT over the phone, …

Gukesh is living his dream, and Chennai is loving it!
3 months ago

Gukesh is living his dream, and Chennai is loving it!

The Hindu  

The atmosphere at the T2 international arrival gate of Chennai Airport was charged with anticipation. Gukesh made a grand entry, adorned with a crown, a massive garland, and wrapped in the Indian flag, proudly holding the gleaming World championship trophy. Amid the pandemonium, one striking image stood out: Gukesh’s father, Dr Rajnikanth, desperately trying to assist his son but unable …

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: …

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 …

Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh
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3 months ago

Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh

India Today  

Chess world champion D Gukesh explained why he was not at his best in the Chess World Championship tournament against Dig Liren. In the tournament, a blunder from Liren in the final game saw Gukesh capitalise and secure the win and become the youngest chess World Champion in history. Gukesh spoke about the criticism and said that he had reached …

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: Checkmating history at 18!
3 months ago

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!

The Hindu  

The tears would not stop. He had a sponsor in WestBridge Capital, whose co-founder Sandeep Singhal’s motto for the World championship was — as he told Sportstar shortly after Gukesh’s triumph — “Whatever it takes.” So Gukesh got the coach he wanted, the Seconds he wanted, the mental coach he wanted, and the place where he wanted to train. And …

Amid accusations of deliberate loss to D Gukesh, Ding Liren reflects on 2024 World Chess Championship defeat
3 months ago

Amid accusations of deliberate loss to D Gukesh, Ding Liren reflects on 2024 World Chess Championship defeat

Firstpost  

Ding Liren, who is facing accusations of deliberately losing to D Gukesh in the 2024 World Chess Championship, recently reflected on his defeat. Ding Liren has vehemently refuted the claims of him ‘deliberately’ losing to D Gukesh in the World Chess Championship 2024 which concluded last Thursday. Gukesh, 18, defeated Liren in Game 14 to clinch the World Chess Championship …

D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win
3 months ago

D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win

Hindustan Times  

Fresh off becoming India’s newest sports superstar, Gukesh D is fresh off winning the FIDE World Chess Championship in a decisive and dramatic game 14 of the match against China’s Ding Liren. World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore after becoming world chess champion. Gukesh has quickly established himself as one …

World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital Chennai
Top News
3 months ago

World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital Chennai

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin honoured India's newly-crowned Chess World Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, in a felicitation ceremony and presented him with a cheque for Rs 5 crore in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh expressed heartfelt gratitude during a public address, highlighting the pivotal role of India's chess capital Chennai and …

D Gukesh's heartfelt message to Viswanathan Anand: Inspiration from start
3 months ago

D Gukesh's heartfelt message to Viswanathan Anand: Inspiration from start

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh sent a hearfelt message to Viswanathan Anand after returnig home from his incredible win over Ding Liren in Singapore. The World Champion hailed Anand as his inspiration from the start and said he learnt a lot from him while discussing chess. Inspiration from the start, joined waca, helped with Gaju and learnt a lot discussing Chess …

D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home
3 months ago

D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: “Peeche chalo, peeche chalo,”, the security official outside the Chennai International Airport arrival terminal kept shouting on Monday morning. India’s new world chess champion D Gukesh arrives in Chennai to a warm welcome at the airport on Monday. That wait ended last Thursday when Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in the World Championship Match in Singapore, becoming the youngest …

Gukesh defends Ding on allegations of deliberate underperformance in final game of World Chess Championship
3 months ago

Gukesh defends Ding on allegations of deliberate underperformance in final game of World Chess Championship

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh, the 18th and the youngest World Chess Champion, said that he will not participate at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship, scheduled to take place in New York later this month. READ | World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria Along with his long-time trainer Poland’s Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh teamed up …

World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria
3 months ago

World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria

The Hindu  

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation at the T2 international arrival gate of the Chennai airport. The chess prodigy, who had etched his name in history as the youngest World Chess Champion after dethroning Ding Liren of China in a gruelling 14-game match in Singapore, was returning home to a hero’s welcome. But the long wait eventually proved worthwhile when …

Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome
3 months ago

Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Raw Story  

India's chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero's welcome in his home city on Monday after becoming the youngest world champion aged only 18. Hundreds of fans crowded the arrivals area of Chennai airport, cheering alongside banks of television cameras as Gukesh made his way out of the airport after victory in taking the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh …

D Gukesh, youngest world chess champion, arrives in Chennai to grand welcome
Top News
3 months ago

D Gukesh, youngest world chess champion, arrives in Chennai to grand welcome

Hindustan Times  

With a match-clinching win in a decisive game 14 with the black pieces, Gukesh D won the FIDE World World Chess Championship in Singapore over China's Ding Liren to become the youngest champion in the history of chess’ ultimate tournament. Chennai: World's youngest Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju upon his arrival at the airport, in Chennai. Gukesh became India's second world …

World Chess Champion D Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome in India: ‘Means a lot’
3 months ago

World Chess Champion D Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome in India: ‘Means a lot’

Live Mint  

World Chess Champion Gukesh D returned to India on Monday, days after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore and becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore last week to become the youngest-ever world champion, overhauling Russia's Garry Kasparov's long-standing mark. During the match, the championship, which was tied at …

World Chess Championship 2024: The plan was to exhaust Ding Liren, explains Gukesh’s coach Gajewski
3 months ago

World Chess Championship 2024: The plan was to exhaust Ding Liren, explains Gukesh’s coach Gajewski

The Hindu  

After D. Gukesh lost his 12th game in the World Chess Championship to Ding Liren, he made peace with himself. “He finally made his peace with the fact that his opponent is a World champion and he also wants to win.” He says he was not concerned after Gukesh’s defeat in the opening game. “In his regard, I am very …

Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai
3 months ago

Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai

India Today  

Thousands of fans gathered at Chennai airport on Monday morning to welcome Gukesh Dommaraju, who returned home from Singapore after winning the World Chess Championship crown. pic.twitter.com/iuFXDiLcjx — ANI December 16, 2024 As Gukesh exited the airport, he was garlanded and surrounded by thousands of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the newly crowned World Chess Champion. The celebration …

D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'
3 months ago

D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in the history of chess after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore recently. D Gukesh was crowned the 18th FIDE world champion in Singapore last week after his victory over Ding Liren. FIDE D Gukesh fulfilled his dream of becoming a chess world champion with his …

Companies queue up to advertise with youngest-ever world chess champion Gukesh
3 months ago

Companies queue up to advertise with youngest-ever world chess champion Gukesh

Live Mint  

As the news poured in from Singapore, marketers had found a new mascot. The chess champion, whose fabulous feat sparked a veritable ownership battle between Tamil Nadu, where he was born, and Andhra Pradesh where his family hails from, is expected to charge anywhere between ₹70 lakh to ₹1 crore per year per endorsement, at least two people in the …

D Gukesh goes from world champion to internet darling with a hilarious ‘do not touch’ pic
3 months ago

D Gukesh goes from world champion to internet darling with a hilarious ‘do not touch’ pic

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has etched his name in the annals of chess history by defeating defending champion Ding Liren to claim the prestigious World Chess Championship title. At just 18 years old, Gukesh has become the youngest-ever world champion, surpassing previous records and earning widespread acclaim. D Gukesh, world chess champion, shared a hilarious Instagram post posing with …

FIDE slams claims of Liren losing World Chess Championship match to Gukesh on purpose: 'Every sportsman makes mistakes'
3 months ago

FIDE slams claims of Liren losing World Chess Championship match to Gukesh on purpose: 'Every sportsman makes mistakes'

Firstpost  

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has rubbished claims that China’s Ding Liren lost the 2024 World Chess Championship match to India’s D Gukesh on purpose. The International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich has downplayed claims of China’s Ding Liren losing to India’s D Gukesh on purpose during the recently-concluded 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore. During Game 14 of the …

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