World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
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World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess

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It will be an exciting battle when new chess world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen is set to take on new chess world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess in 2025. Images: Magnus Carlsen and FIDE on X The new chess world champion, D Gukesh, will face his toughest task when he takes on world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in next year’s Norway Chess. “This matchup is truly unique, and it’s thrilling to see the World Champion face off against the world’s highest-rated player,” said Kjell Madland, founder and tournament director of Norway Chess.

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Carlsen to participate in 'Magnus vs The World' showdown: All you need to know about one-of-a-kind game of chess
21 hours, 12 minutes ago

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

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After Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, it’s Magnus Carlsen’s turn to face off against the world in what is one of the most unique forms of the game and is also among the biggest. Image credit: Freestyle Chess After Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, it’s Magnus Carlsen’s turn to face off against the world in what could end up become …

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

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

Magnus Carlsen moves 50 points ahead of D Gukesh on Classical ratings after hat-trick of wins in Norwegian Team Championship
3 days, 8 hours ago

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

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On Wednesday, the 34-year-old made a successful return to the format by scoring 3/3 for Offerspill on the final weekend of the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. World No 1 Magnus Carlsen consolidated his lead over Hikaru Nakamura and D Gukesh in the Classical ratings after collecting a hat-trick of wins in the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. Image: X / Chess.com …

Paddy Upton reveals ‘one small adjustment’ that helped D Gukesh become chess world champion
1 week, 2 days 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 on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'

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After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history, D Gukesh would finish runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess tournament before finishing a disappointing 8th out of 10 competitors in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh looks forward to an improved performance in the second event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 2 days 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’
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Gukesh is not good at rapid, blitz chess; he's focused all his studies on classical: Carlsen dissects Indian GM's game
3 weeks, 1 day 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'
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history in December last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion. But then Gukesh’s run ended at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Grand Slam, as he remained winless throughout his campaign, including defeats to Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. Magnus Carlsen compares D Gukesh to Alireza Firouzja Recently Carlsen appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and spoke about …

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’

Hindustan Times  

According to the current live Elo ratings, D Gukesh is the current India No. D Gukesh recently lost to Magnus Carlsen at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event. After the historic victory, Gukesh skipped 2024’s year-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, as he was busy with felicitation ceremonies and also exhausted by his preparations for the …

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off
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Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamburg: World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam here. It is no secret that FIDE, the world's apex chess body, does not like Chess 960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, or the Freestyle Chess. Pre-tournament favourite Magnus Carlsen …

Vincent Keymer stuns Magnus Carlsen to reach Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus final: 'Incredible achievement'
1 month ago

Vincent Keymer stuns Magnus Carlsen to reach Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus final: 'Incredible achievement'

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Vincent Keymer, who was of D Gukesh’s coaching team during World Chess Championship 2024, has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to reach the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Weissenhaus final. Vincent Keymer was a relieved man after beating world No.1 Magnus Carlsen and reaching the final of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stage 1 on Wednesday. Keymer …

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

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

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh goes down to Caruana in first-leg of quarterfinal; Carlsen, Keymer win
1 month, 1 week ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh goes down to Caruana in first-leg of quarterfinal; Carlsen, Keymer win

The Hindu  

World Champion D. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control, losing to USA’s Fabiano Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament here. Gukesh was at the top of his game for a good part, improvising when it was necessary but he failed to find a queen sacrifice in the latter …

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'

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D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s inexperience played a role in his win Reflecting on the match, Carlsen stated, “I think the game was very decent for a long time. I thought, I don’t know, I thought like my queen is controlling the diagonal, …

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 1 week ago

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

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D Gukesh came face to face with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time since he was crowned world champion in December, only to suffer his second defeat of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus thanks to a late blunder. D Gukesh faced Magnus Carlsen for the first time since being crowned chess world champion …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts
1 month, 1 week ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh ends the Round Robin stage in Weissenhaus without a single victory, suffering a 46-move loss against Magnus Carlsen in the final round to finish with 3.5 points courtesy seven draws and two losses. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Day 2 Recap: After collecting a hat-trick of draws against …

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
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1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today

Live Mint  

World number 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen met the current FIDE World Champion D Gukesh on Friday ahead of a much-awaited clash between the two players on 8 February, The Guardian reported. The highest-ranked Indian chess player could not open his stand at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour on Friday as he suffered one loss and managed three draws. …

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess

Hindustan Times  

The lineup for the Norway Chess tournament set to be held May 26 onwards in Stavanger, Norway has been confirmed, with Magnus Carlsen and current FIDE world champion Gukesh D both confirmed as participants in the 13th edition of the six-man event this summer. A double round-robin style tournament, Norway Chess will be the first time that five-time world champion …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh loses to Arjun Erigaisi in final round, suffers first defeat as world champion
1 month, 2 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 …

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report

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Reigning world champion D Gukesh would have relished the prospect of taking on world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in front of home fans during the Delhi leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. D Gukesh is currently participating at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands and will be traveling to …

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is still in the sole lead at the ongoing 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Since his win, Gukesh has become probably the most popular chess grandmaster in the world and also has overtaken Arjun Erigaisi to become India No. Speaking on the video posted by Take Take Take application, Carlsen claimed that he …

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'

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Magnus Carlsen has been somewhat critical of Gukesh Dommaraju in recent months, especially after the latter was crowned the 18th as well as the youngest FIDE world champion in Singapore last month. Magnus Carlsen revealed meeting D Gukesh around the time he had become one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess history at the age of 12. Image credit: AFP/Lennart …

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates

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Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid the ongoing dispute between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE. Anand’s decision comes as tensions rise between FIDE and the event organisers, Freestyle Chess Operations, over branding the winner as a ‘world champion.’ Viswanathan Anand will not be a part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour's …

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

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

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

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov

India Today  

Reigning world champion D. Gukesh pulled off a sensational draw against Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov in Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess tournament, a prestigious round-robin event featuring 14 of the world's top Grandmasters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on Friday, 24 January. The draw earned him half a point, keeping him unbeaten in Tata Steel Chess 2025 and extending …

Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh to take on Carlsen as organisers confirm final lineup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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The much-anticipated Norway Chess 2025 will feature an exciting showdown between world chess champion D Gukesh and Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen. Besides world No.1 Carlsen, Gukesh will also face No.2 Caruana and No.3 Nakamura in Norway Chess 2025. Image: @photochess on X The Norway Chess 2025 organisers on Tuesday confirmed that world champion D Gukesh, India’s No.1 Arjun Erigaisi …

Arjun, Gukesh set to play in Norway Chess 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arjun, Gukesh set to play in Norway Chess 2025

The Hindu  

Reigning World champion D. Gukesh and India No. 1, Arjun Erigaisi, have been announced as part of the final lineup for the 2025 Norway Chess tournament. The lineup for the classical chess tournament includes home favourite Magnus Carlsen, as well as Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wei Yi. 🌟 Introducing the Final Lineup for Norway Chess 2025 🌟 🇳🇴 Magnus …

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters

Hindustan Times  

Making his first competitive return since his victory at the World Championship last year, D Gukesh is currently in action at the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen, trolls FIDE Much to the surprise of fans, Gukesh turned up in a casual attire, consisting of a hoodie, for his game against …

Magnus Carlsen lost to a nine-year-old in online chess event, claims FIDE Master from Bangladesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen lost to a nine-year-old in online chess event, claims FIDE Master from Bangladesh

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FIDE Master Naim Haque claimed his student, nine-year-old Ryan Rashid Mugdha who was using his Chess.com account, defeated world No 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, who resigned in 50 moves after committing a blunder in his 20th move. A FIDE Master from Bangladesh, however, has claimed that a nine-year-old boy he’s coaching has defeated the 34-year-old icon in …

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win
1 month, 3 weeks 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'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Hikaru Nakamura praised new world champion D Gukesh for showcasing resilience in his opening game of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament against Anish Giri on Sunday. American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was all praise for Dommaraju Gukesh following the latter’s win over Anish Giri in the first round of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands …

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation: 'Working with the IOC to make sure…’
1 month, 3 weeks 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’
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success
2 months ago

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Gukesh became the second Indian to bag such a feat, after Viswanathan Anand, who has won the World C’ship five times. D Gukesh will look to add his name to a list consisting of the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. The tournament …

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

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

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D Gukesh has finally realised his childhood dream of winning the World Chess Championship title but he aims to keep going and winning more titles. ‘A very special achievement for me’: Gukesh on winning World Chess Championship title Gukesh had qualified for the World Championship match against then defending champion Ding by winning the 2024 Candidates tournament in Toronto. Going …

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

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

Carlsen breaks silence on allegation, trying to blackmail FIDE by sharing blitz title: 'It was a bad joke'
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlsen breaks silence on allegation, trying to blackmail FIDE by sharing blitz title: 'It was a bad joke'

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Magnus Carlsen courted yet another controversy after sharing the World Blitz Championship title with Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, with a video showing the two having a backstage discussion during the final. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi became the first joint-world champions in chess history after sharing the blitz title in New York. The five-time world champion courted yet another controversy …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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. …

World chess number one resolves dispute over jeans that caused him to quit tournament
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

World chess number one resolves dispute over jeans that caused him to quit tournament

The Independent  

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