Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen wins; Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand settles for 7th in Blitz event
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen wins; Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand settles for 7th in Blitz event

The Hindu  

Young Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh finished fifth while his illustrious compatriot Viswanathan Anand could only manage a tied seventh place in the third leg of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Chess tournament. Gukesh, who had a moderate performance on Day 1 of the Blitz segment, bounced back well on the second day to pick up 6.5 points which included wins over Anand and top players like Fabiano Caruana and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Gukesh, who beat Anand for the first time ever in tournament play in the Rapid segment, got the better of the five-time world champion in 34 moves in the blitz on July 9. Anand, who had started the tourney in style in the Rapid segment, had to endure a poor run, scoring only three points on Day 1 of the Blitz and logging 3.5 points on the second day.

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D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025
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2 days, 8 hours 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 days, 12 hours 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 …

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off
4 days, 11 hours 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, …

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
4 days, 13 hours ago

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh created history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. Magnus Carlsen took an indirect dig at D Gukesh's recent World Championship win. The five-time world champion hit out at Gukesh once again, but this time indirectly, calling the classical chess format ‘worst’ way to declare the best player. I would say that right …

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski
4 days, 19 hours 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
6 days, 1 hour 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 …

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win
6 days, 14 hours 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's heartfelt message to Viswanathan Anand: Inspiration from start
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Gukesh D to face Magnus Carlsen in highly-anticipated clash next year; check full details on dates and tournament
1 week, 1 day ago

Gukesh D to face Magnus Carlsen in highly-anticipated clash next year; check full details on dates and tournament

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, will face off against the world’s highest-rated player, Magnus Carlsen, in what promises to be a high-octane clash at next year’s Norway Chess. Gukesh is set to face Magnus Carlsen next year At just 18 years old, Gukesh has had an extraordinary year, with milestones that include winning the prestigious Tata Steel Masters, …

World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion
1 week, 2 days ago

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion

The Hindu  

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated player, will take on 18-year-old D. Gukesh, the youngest World Champion in history, at Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh made headlines on last Thursday when he defeated China’s Ding Liren, securing the World Championship title and bringing it back to India for the first time since Viswanathan Anand’s reign. The renowned tournament is set to …

Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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 …

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025
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1 week, 2 days ago

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

India Today  

The chess world is set for a blockbuster clash as reigning World Champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, at the Norway Chess tournament next year. D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Reflecting on his upcoming challenge, Gukesh expressed his excitement: "I'm excited to face the strongest players in the world again in Norway, and also the …

Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Companies queue up to advertise with youngest-ever world chess champion Gukesh
1 week, 2 days 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 …

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child
1 week, 4 days ago

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest-ever world chess champion, at the age of 18. D Gukesh recalled Magnus Carlsen's 2013 World C'ship win vs India legend Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen won the 2013 Candidates tournament to qualify for the face-off and then beat Anand with ease in the World Chess Championship 2013. D Gukesh recalls Viswanathan …

Viswanathan Anand recalls first meeting with D Gukesh, shares throwback photo
1 week, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand recalls first meeting with D Gukesh, shares throwback photo

India Today  

Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand continues to celebrate D Gukesh's historic world championship win. On Saturday, Anand shared an old newspaper cutting on social media and revealed how he met Gukesh for the first time.On December 12, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in a thrilling final game to win the world title. "Can You Spot Two World Champions?The first time …

Gukesh D told to ‘ignore’ Carlsen, Kramnik negativity; Viswanathan Anand offers youngster support after historic win
1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh D told to ‘ignore’ Carlsen, Kramnik negativity; Viswanathan Anand offers youngster support after historic win

Hindustan Times  

Viswanathan Anand, one of chess's all-time greats, has come out in full support of India's newly-crowned World Chess Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, urging him to ignore the criticism that followed his historic victory. Gukesh, at just 18, made headlines on Thursday by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore, becoming the …

Vidit Gujrathi on D Gukesh's World Chess Championship title win: 'Gukesh was ready to burn the bridges'
1 week, 5 days ago

Vidit Gujrathi on D Gukesh's World Chess Championship title win: 'Gukesh was ready to burn the bridges'

Firstpost  

India Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi credited D Gukesh’s “mental toughness” after the latter secured a historic World Chess Championship title by beating China’s Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday. D Gukesh wins 2024 World Chess Championship | ‘He’s very strong mentally’: Vidit Gujrathi on D Gukesh Gukesh defeated Ding 7.5-6.5 in the 2024 World Championship match to become only the second …

Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen won’t be challenging Gukesh D in future, says ‘Its not going to be me’
1 week, 5 days ago

Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen won’t be challenging Gukesh D in future, says ‘Its not going to be me’

Live Mint  

A day after Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world champion at 18 by defeating the reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, at the World Chess Championship 2024, former World Champion Magnus Carlsen confirmed that he won’t be challenging Gukesh D in the future, reported Indian Express. “It’s not going to be me,” IE quoted Carlsen as saying on …

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age
1 week, 5 days ago

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age

Hindustan Times  

"The era of "Vishy's children" is truly upon us!" is what Russian chess great Garry Kasparov said in his long tribute to Gukesh Dommaraju after the 18-year-old broke surpassed him as the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. Gukesh said that he first dreamt of winning the World Championship when he saw Anand;s hold on the title being …

Gukesh stopped regular school at class IV, no sponsor, father quit job, mother had to…: Story of youngest world champ
1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh stopped regular school at class IV, no sponsor, father quit job, mother had to…: Story of youngest world champ

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh was all of seven when he dreamed of becoming the world champion in chess. When the Indian grandmaster beat defending champion Ding Liren of China in a 14-game marathon that went right down to the wire to become only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to win the coveted crown, it took some time for his father, Rajinikanth …

Carlsen on Gukesh becoming world chess champion: 'He had weak moments but deserves to win the championship'
1 week, 5 days ago

Carlsen on Gukesh becoming world chess champion: 'He had weak moments but deserves to win the championship'

Firstpost  

1 Magnus Carlsen also said that new world chess champion D Gukesh can now go on a great run of form, which could make him the second-best or even the best player in the world. Magnus Carlsen said that D Gukesh can go onto become world No.2 or even No.1 after his World Chess Championship victory. 1 and former world …

His record broken, legend Garry Kasparov wants Vishy's children to soar higher
1 week, 5 days ago

His record broken, legend Garry Kasparov wants Vishy's children to soar higher

India Today  

Chess legend Garry Kasparov hailed D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship triumph on December 12 as a watershed moment for Indian chess and a continuation of Viswanathan Anand's enduring legacy. The Russian legend noted that Gukesh's victory is not just a personal achievement but a symbol of the transformative impact Viswanathan Anand has had on Indian chess. Screengrab from X …

Gukesh’s feat cements reign of India’s golden generation in Chess
1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh’s feat cements reign of India’s golden generation in Chess

New Indian Express  

On Thursday night in Singapore, D Gukesh grabbed the opportunity of his lifetime to become the youngest world chess champion. When Viswanathan Anand’s reign as world champion ended in 2013, there was a persistent question of who would be the next Vishy. This is India’s golden generation in chess and their reign is only getting started. Arjun Erigaisi, who broke …

King in the making: Wise beyond his years, D Gukesh embarks on journey to greatness
1 week, 5 days ago

King in the making: Wise beyond his years, D Gukesh embarks on journey to greatness

India Today  

With his World Championship triumph on Thursday, D Gukesh announced his arrival in the big league, but it was his humility and persistence that truly stood out. #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/CgzYBgeTfq — International Chess Federation December 12, 2024 As Gukesh sat across the board from Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship match, he couldn't help but think back to 2013, when …

Viswanathan Anand shares throwback photo of Gukesh: The boy who would be King
1 week, 5 days ago

Viswanathan Anand shares throwback photo of Gukesh: The boy who would be King

India Today  

Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand continued to celebrate D Gukesh's historic world championship triumph. On December 12, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in a thrilling decisive final game in the Championship match to claim the prestigious title, becoming only the second Indian to do so after Anand. Anand, who met Gukesh as a child, fondly referred to him as the …

Viswanathan Anand Exclusive: 'Gukesh handled the setbacks well. His journey to winning chess World Championship is remarkable'
1 week, 5 days ago

Viswanathan Anand Exclusive: 'Gukesh handled the setbacks well. His journey to winning chess World Championship is remarkable'

Firstpost  

Indian chess legend and five-time world champion, Viswanathan Anand, picked Gukesh Dommaraju’s never-say-die attitude as the major reason behind his historic World Chess Championship 2024 victory over Ding Liren. Anand, speaking exclusively to Firstpost’s Rupha Ramani, highlighted that he recognised Gukesh as a talented chess prodigy ever since he began training him at the age of 14 at the WestBridge …

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven
1 week, 5 days ago

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven

Deccan Chronicle  

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

‘Dream of becoming world champ was most important thing in life’
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Dream of becoming world champ was most important thing in life’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Gukesh Dommaraju took a moment to collect his thoughts, as he looked back at a memory from 11 years ago. “When I was in the stands, looking inside the glass box, I thought it would be so cool to be inside one day,” Gukesh, the world chess champion, said in the post-match press conference of the 2024 World Championship …

Viswanathan Anand: If future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like Gukesh
1 week, 5 days ago

Viswanathan Anand: If future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like Gukesh

The Hindu  

Today I watched a boy — and yes, I can call him that because he was not even born when I first won the world title in 2000 — win the World Championship. D. Gukesh, just 18, is now the 18th world champion and if the future of chess had a face, it would probably look a lot like his …

‘In a game of 64 squares…’: Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand revel in D Gukesh’s historic World Chess C’ship title
1 week, 5 days ago

‘In a game of 64 squares…’: Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand revel in D Gukesh’s historic World Chess C’ship title

Hindustan Times  

Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history on Thursday as he defeated China’s Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 of the World Chess Championship, in Singapore. But a massive blunder by Liren in the 55th move of the end game saw the defending champion resign, leaving Gukesh extremely emotional and in tears. India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China's …

World Chess Championship 2024: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 14 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: D Gukesh crowned youngest world chess champion
1 week, 6 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 14 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: D Gukesh crowned youngest world chess champion

Firstpost  

That brings us to the conclusion of our live coverage of Game 14 of the FIDE World Chess Championship! Gukesh, however, refused to accept the offer of a draw, dragging the game past the 50th move and eventually forcing a blunder on his opponent’s part to be crowned the deserved chess world champion! It wasn’t quite the cakewalk for the …

Watch: Viral video of 11-year-old Gukesh revealing world championship dreams
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch: Viral video of 11-year-old Gukesh revealing world championship dreams

India Today  

"Turn your manifestation into reality," they say—and D. Gukesh has just proven it by winning the World Chess Championship title. D Gukesh in tearns after win: Watch here Watch the video here- Gukesh becomes youngest world champion Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. He achieved this incredible feat by defeating reigning champion Ding …

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India
1 week, 6 days ago

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. @FIDE_chess @WacaChess pic.twitter.com/o3hq26JFPf — Viswanathan Anand December 12, 2024 Chess Prodigy♟️ðŸÆ Extending my warm wishes to @DGukesh for clinching the prestigious World Chess Championship title and becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of #Chess. pic.twitter.com/xCrzsAq7gV — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 12, 2024 Congratulations, Gukesh, on …

Coaches Srinath, Ramesh laud Gukesh's historic triumph
1 week, 6 days ago

Coaches Srinath, Ramesh laud Gukesh's historic triumph

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: D Gukesh's magnificent victory over China's Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship in Singapore has brought cheers from thousands of chess aficionados in India and the world over. GM Srinath Narayanan, who coached the Indian team comprising Gukesh in the Chess Olympiad where India won a gold medal, doffed his hat to the 18-year-old. We witnessed this phenomenon …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
1 week, 6 days ago

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

CNN  

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

Gukesh in tears after beating Ding Liren to become 2nd Indian to be crowned world champion in chess: WATCH
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Gukesh in tears after beating Ding Liren to become 2nd Indian to be crowned world champion in chess: WATCH

India TV News  

Indian prodigy Gukesh D etched his name into the history books as he became the youngest-ever world champion in the history of chess. The 18-year-old Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore by a scoreline of 7.5-6.5. Gukesh has become the 18th world champion and second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, who …

Anand Mahindra congratulates D Gukesh for historic World Chess Championship win
1 week, 6 days ago

Anand Mahindra congratulates D Gukesh for historic World Chess Championship win

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a heartfelt post as 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. In his post, Mahindra shared an old video in which Gukesh, dressed in traditional attire, is seen dancing …

Heartbroken fan to world champion: How D Gukesh was fuelled by Anand's 2013 loss
1 week, 6 days ago

Heartbroken fan to world champion: How D Gukesh was fuelled by Anand's 2013 loss

India Today  

D Gukesh went down the memory lane to the time when Magnus Carlsen ended the legendary Viswanathan Anand’s reign as the world chess champion. Gukesh, who was there in the stands during the 2013 title clash, said that after Anand lost to Carlsen 11 years ago, he set himself a goal of bringing back the title to India. "When Magnus …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
1 week, 6 days ago

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

CNN  

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

How can D Gukesh win the World Chess Championship 2024?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

How can D Gukesh win the World Chess Championship 2024?

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh took the lead at the 2024 World Chess Championship final in dramatic fashion as he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in the 11th round on Sunday in Singapore. There are three rounds left in the 2024 World Chess Championship, starting with game 12 on Monday. World Chess Championship remaining rounds Game 12 - December 9, 2024 - …

Viswanathan Anand on World Chess Championship: Gukesh closer to breaking through but Ding showing resilience
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand on World Chess Championship: Gukesh closer to breaking through but Ding showing resilience

The Hindu  

After the rest day, Gukesh came ready to do battle for Game 7 of the World chess championship in Singapore. Gukesh finally made a mistake by moving his king to e1 on move 44, Ding found the reply f6, a very fine move, and at that point, the technical task had become quite difficult. After the exhausting Game 7, Ding …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh has probably been 'a little bit worse' against Ding Liren, says Magnus Carlsen
3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh has probably been 'a little bit worse' against Ding Liren, says Magnus Carlsen

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen has been left disappointed with D Gukesh’s performance against Ding Liren in the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match, stating that he is not impressed with the Indian. Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen is far from impressed with Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh’s performance in the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match against China’s Ding Liren in Singapore. But …

Viswanathan Anand: World Chess Championship poised interestingly, momentum with Gukesh
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Viswanathan Anand: World Chess Championship poised interestingly, momentum with Gukesh

The Hindu  

The first game of the World Chess Championship final was eagerly awaited as it had to answer all the questions about Ding Liren’s form and his state of mind for the match, as well as D. Gukesh’s strategy. Ding put pressure with the next few moves, and as inevitably happens, Gukesh went wrong on the 21st move, after which he …

All eyes on the teenage Grand Master
3 weeks, 6 days ago

All eyes on the teenage Grand Master

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: GM D Gukesh’s journey from a normal school kid playing chess to challenging the best in the business has been phenomenal. Once a budding chess player, Gukesh became a World Chess Championship challenger and it has been a major boost for Indian chess. He won a gold medal on board one of the Indian teams that brilliantly won the …

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