Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi out of contention
8 months ago

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi out of contention

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh produced another fantastic performance to crash through the defences of Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov and regain a share of the lead but R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi bowed out of contention after the 12th round of the Candidates chess tournament here. Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw; losses for Pragg, Gujrathi Gukesh and Nakamura joined overnight top-placed Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, who drew with Praggnanandhaa, on 7.5 points and these three are now followed by Fabiano Caruana of United States who is on seven points. Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw Praggnanandhaa is still fifth with six points with Gujrathi following him on five points. Results round 12 : Nijat Abasov lost to D Gukesh ; Fabiano Caruana beat Vidit Gujrathi ; l Ian Nepomniachthi ; drew with R Praggnanandhaa ; Hikaru Nakamura beat Firouza Alireza.

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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, 9 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 …

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off
4 days, 12 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, …

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski
4 days, 20 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 …

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

World Chess Champion D Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome in India: ‘Means a lot’
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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 …

World Champion D Gukesh reacts to Magnus Carlsen's criticism of Ding Liren match
1 week, 4 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh reacts to Magnus Carlsen's criticism of Ding Liren match

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh has responded to the criticism from Magnus Carlsen about his final against Ding Liren in Singapore. A blunder from Liren in the final game saw Gukesh capitalise and secure the win and become the youngest chess World Champion in history. The Indian grandmaster said that while the quality may not have been high in some of …

Gukesh savours coronation at 18 after dethroning Ding Liren at World Chess Championship
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1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh savours coronation at 18 after dethroning Ding Liren at World Chess Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian flag wrapped over his shoulders, D. Gukesh walked up to the stage. FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich handed over the World Championship trophy to Gukesh. After thanking the organisers and the Singaporeans, he looked at Ding Liren, his opponent and the World chess champion till a day ago, and said, “I admire you, and thank you for this amazing …

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 …

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 …

Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand
1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand

Hindustan Times  

I think Gukesh’s play was excellent for a debut World Championship match. Gukesh handled this first game defeat quite well. In Game 7, Gukesh found a lot of great stuff and then let go at the end when it was maybe a bit easier. Again, nobody likes to criticise people who are actually in the pit, but I think in …

Harikrishna Pentala: Ability to calculate right moves, never give up attitude helped Gukesh win World Championship
1 week, 5 days ago

Harikrishna Pentala: Ability to calculate right moves, never give up attitude helped Gukesh win World Championship

The Hindu  

GM P. Harikrishna says the ability to calculate precisely the right moves at the right time and never give up attitude were the decisive factors in D. Gukesh winning the World chess championship in Singapore on Thursday. “I did work with him a couple of years ago when Gukesh’s ELO was around 2170 and he was always a very matured, …

Humpy, Harika praise Gukesh after his World Chess Championship title
1 week, 6 days ago

Humpy, Harika praise Gukesh after his World Chess Championship title

The Hindu  

Former World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy said what separated D. Gukesh, the newly-crowned World Chess Champion, from his Chinese opponent Ding Liren in the World championship final which the Indian won, was the confidence level. “The way Gukesh came back strongly after losing the first game was a reminder of his amazing skills and the ability to hit back,” …

How India's Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren to become youngest chess world champion in history
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1 week, 6 days ago

How India's Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren to become youngest chess world champion in history

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic 14-game match held in Singapore. India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 The 18th world champion …

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 …

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 …

Having once played Gukesh, Singapore chess grandmaster Goh watches Indian battle to become youngest world champion
2 weeks ago

Having once played Gukesh, Singapore chess grandmaster Goh watches Indian battle to become youngest world champion

The Hindu  

At the Chennai Chess Olympiad, Singapore’s first-ever Grandmaster Kevin Goh Wei Ming watched, like everybody else, in awe at D. Gukesh posting one victory after another on the top board for the India-2 team. The Chennai lad didn’t even have a GM norm, then.. Goh flashes that smile of his – which reaches to his eyes – as he tells …

'Disappointing to lose this game': D Gukesh on Game 12 loss to Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Disappointing to lose this game': D Gukesh on Game 12 loss to Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024

Firstpost  

D Gukesh was disappointed after losing Game 12 to Ding Liren as the Chinese levelled the scores in World Chess Championship 2024. A win or draw in game 12 would have put Gukesh, who is aiming to become the youngest-ever chess world champion, on the brink of history, but it’s now all to play for. “At least the score is …

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 12 Highlights, World Chess Championship 2024: Ding beats Gukesh in Game 12, levels score 6-6
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 12 Highlights, World Chess Championship 2024: Ding beats Gukesh in Game 12, levels score 6-6

Firstpost  

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Indian GM D Gukesh was beaten after 39 moves in game 12 as world champion Ding Liren bounced back in the match and levelled the scores 6-6 in World Chess Championship 2024. Resorts World Sentosa, the venue where the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship is taking place, was …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh loses lead after stunning comeback from Liren in Game 12
2 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh loses lead after stunning comeback from Liren in Game 12

India Today  

Young Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh lost his lead as defending champion Ding Liren staged a stunning comeback in Game 12, levelling the score at 6-6 in the World Chess Championship. It was Ding Liren who opened the account with a win in the first game of the World Chess Championship match. Both players will now look forward to Tuesday’s rest …

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh defeats defending champion Ding Liren in 11th game, takes 6-5 lead
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh defeats defending champion Ding Liren in 11th game, takes 6-5 lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Singapore: Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Sunday took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. However, if everyone thought that the opening had gone seriously wrong for Liren, the Chinese had different ideas as he …

World Chess Championship 2024: Round 11 could have easily gone the other way as well, admits Gukesh
2 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Round 11 could have easily gone the other way as well, admits Gukesh

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh experienced a roller-coaster of emotions during his 11th-round win in the World Chess Championship final against China’s Ding Liren on Sunday in Singapore. After starting strongly, in a Reti Opening game, Gukesh ceded his time advantage by wasting more than an hour on his 11th move. The Indian Grand Master admitted the high-variability nature of the game …

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 - …

World Chess Championship: India’s Gukesh D beats China’s Ding Liren in 11th game, takes lead
2 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship: India’s Gukesh D beats China’s Ding Liren in 11th game, takes lead

Live Mint  

Indian Chess Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, or Gukesh D, defeated China's Ding Liren, marking his second win in the World Chess Championship, reported the news agency PTI on Sunday, December 8. Videos were shared on the social media platform X by a sports news portal highlighting the scenes at the venue after Gukesh won the 11th World Chess Championship in Singapore …

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite

India Today  

By Siddharth Vishwanathan, The 11th game of the World Chess Championship between Gukesh and Ding Liren seemed to be heading towards a routine draw. #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/BQOxoyUMZV — International Chess Federation December 8, 2024 As Gukesh's knight advanced from a1 to c5, the pressure on Ding mounted. Four moves later, Ding resigned, and Gukesh claimed a pivotal victory, taking a 6-5 …

D Gukesh credits his team for lead in Game 11: Don't think Liren was playing for draw
2 weeks, 3 days ago

D Gukesh credits his team for lead in Game 11: Don't think Liren was playing for draw

India Today  

Indian teenage Grandmaster D. Gukesh has credited his team's preparation after taking a decisive step toward his maiden World Chess Championship title by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in a nerve-wracking Game 11. Although Gukesh’s opening seemed promising, Liren regained his footing in the middle game, exploiting an early misstep by the Indian prodigy. Reflecting on his journey so far, …

Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship

Al Jazeera  

The Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju moves a step closer to becoming the youngest chess world champion. Teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju beat China’s Ding Liren in the 11th game of their world championship match, taking a crucial lead as the tournament entered the final stretch. Gukesh, whose win gave him a 6-5 lead with just three games to play, forced a …

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gukesh's out of syllabus move makes him World Chess Championship favourite

India Today  

The 11th game of the World Chess Championship between Gukesh and Ding Liren seemed to be heading towards a routine draw. The game still appeared destined for a draw until move 25, when Gukesh stunned Ding with a masterstroke: moving his knight to a1. #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/BQOxoyUMZV — International Chess Federation December 8, 2024 As Gukesh's knight advanced from a1 to …

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 10: Defending champion and China’s Ding Liren and challenger and Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh play out seventh consecutive draw’
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 10: Defending champion and China’s Ding Liren and challenger and Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh play out seventh consecutive draw’

The Hindu  

Indian challenger D Gukesh yet again proved equal to the task with defending champion Ding Liren of China as the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match between them ended in a draw without much excitement here on Saturday. It was by far the easiest of the game with black pieces for Gukesh as the position played itself out …

VIDEO | Gukesh shouldn’t tinker with his gameplay to break deadlock against Liren: Tania Sachdev
2 weeks, 4 days ago

VIDEO | Gukesh shouldn’t tinker with his gameplay to break deadlock against Liren: Tania Sachdev

The Hindu  

Women’s grandmaster and India chess veteran Tania Sachdev believes that D Gukesh needn’t tinker with his gameplay and continue pushing forward with what he has been doing in a bid to break the deadlock against Ding Liren of China at the World Chess Championship. “For Gukesh he has to continue doing exactly what he is doing, I hope he gets …

Gukesh, Liren play out draw in Game 10 as deadlock continues in series
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Gukesh, Liren play out draw in Game 10 as deadlock continues in series

India Today  

Indian chess sensation D Gukesh continued to hold his own against reigning champion Ding Liren as their 10th game in the World Chess Championship concluded in a calm and uneventful draw on Saturday. Ding, 32, who claimed victory in the opening game, has faced steady resistance from 18-year-old Gukesh, who struck back with a win in Game 3. Even though …

Viswanathan Anand column: Enterprising Gukesh and resilient Ding battle on as wait for breakthrough continues
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand column: Enterprising Gukesh and resilient Ding battle on as wait for breakthrough continues

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 …

Viswanathan Anand on World Chess Championship: Gukesh closer to breaking through but Ding showing resilience
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Chess World Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chess World Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws

Deccan Chronicle  

Singapore: Half a dozen draws and some missed opportunities later, sprightly challenger D Gukesh and resolute defending champion Ding Liren would be desperate for a breakthrough when they clash in the 10th game of the World Chess Championship here on Saturday. Gukesh has explored several winning lines but the advantage has not translated into victories for the Indian, and with …

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 9: Indian GM misses white-piece advantage as scores stay tied
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 9: Indian GM misses white-piece advantage as scores stay tied

Firstpost  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and reigning world champion Ding Liren played out yet another draw in Game 9 of their closely contested World Chess Championship 2024. If you were hoping to see a conclusive result in Game 9 of the World Chess Championship 2024 then it wasn’t to be as the latest match between D Gukesh and Ding Liren, on …

World Chess Championship 2024: What was the opening played in Gukesh vs Ding Liren in Round 9?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024: What was the opening played in Gukesh vs Ding Liren in Round 9?

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh and defending World Champion China’s Ding Liren played out Catalan Opening in the ninth round of the World Chess Championship Final happening in Singapore on Thursday. GUKESH VS DING, WORLD CHESS-CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 9 LIVE UPDATES In the Catalan Opening, White starts with central pawn push — d4, while Black advances the knight to f6. Gukesh and Ding …

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Carlsen says Gukesh was 'delusional' after rejecting draw offer in World Chess Championship Game 8
2 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Carlsen says Gukesh was 'delusional' after rejecting draw offer in World Chess Championship Game 8

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen said that D Gukesh ‘disrespected’ Ding Liren by rejecting the draw offer during Game 9 of the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore. Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was left surprised with Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh’s 40th move during Game 8 of the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore on Wednesday. However, instead of …

World Chess Championship: Eighth game between India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren ends in draw
3 weeks ago

World Chess Championship: Eighth game between India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren ends in draw

Live Mint  

The eighth game of the World Chess Championship between D Gukesh from India and Ding Liren from China ended in a draw on Wednesday. China's Liren had won the opening game, whereas Gukesh, the youngest-ever challenger, won the third game. In the $ 2.5 million World Chess Championship, six rounds are left out of a total of 14 rounds, where …

World Chess Championship 2024, Round 8: Gukesh, Ding Liren share spoils in fifth consecutive draw
3 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024, Round 8: Gukesh, Ding Liren share spoils in fifth consecutive draw

The Hindu  

There has been no decisive result since Game 3. Ding Liren and D. Gukesh are playing some exciting chess in their World Championship match here in Sentosa. Game 8 may not have lasted as long as Game 7 – it was a five-and-a-half-hour thriller, and 72 moves were made – but there was plenty of action. AS IT HAPPENED | …

Why did D Gukesh refuse early draw in Game 8? Indian grandmaster explains
3 weeks ago

Why did D Gukesh refuse early draw in Game 8? Indian grandmaster explains

India Today  

D Gukesh has revealed the reason why he opted against going for an early draw in Game 8 of the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren on Wednesday, December 4. The game between Gukesh and Liren would end in a stalemate after 51 moves but the Indian grandmaster was given the option to shake hands with the defending champion earlier. …

D Gukesh 'disappointed' after missing out on a win in Game 7 vs Ding Liren: 'Today was a missed chance'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh 'disappointed' after missing out on a win in Game 7 vs Ding Liren: 'Today was a missed chance'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh expressed his disappointment at failing to win the Game 7 of the ongoing FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 against Ding Liren on Tuesday but he was happy that he outplayed the reigning world champion with his opening. D Gukesh and Ding Liren shake hands after Game 7 in World Chess Championship 2024 ends in a draw. The 18-year-old …

World Chess Championship: Round 7 match between India’s D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ends in draw
3 weeks, 1 day ago

World Chess Championship: Round 7 match between India’s D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ends in draw

Live Mint  

Indian challenger D Gukesh settled for a fourth consecutive draw against Ding Liren of China during a World Chess Championship match on Tuesday. Liren won the opening game while 18-year-old Gukesh — the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown — emerged victorious in the third game. Round seven began on a promising note for Gukesh as he faced the Neo …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after hat-trick of draws
3 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after hat-trick of draws

Deccan Chronicle  

Hailed as the favourite to win by many chess pundits, the 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest ever challenger to the title, has not been able to really show his class and has often depended on the Chinese to play safe or make mistakes in decent positions.The two are currently locked at three points each. In the fourth game Gukesh …

World Chess Championship: From Ding winning Game 1, Gukesh bouncing back in Game 3 to hat-trick of draws, journey so far
3 weeks, 2 days ago

World Chess Championship: From Ding winning Game 1, Gukesh bouncing back in Game 3 to hat-trick of draws, journey so far

Firstpost  

As of Monday, the second ‘Rest Day’ in the best-of-14 series that is set to run till the 13th of this month, Ding and Gukesh are level on three points each out of a possible six, with the last three games ending in a draw. Image: FIDE The World Chess Championship featuring reigning champion Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh …

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 …

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5
3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5

The Hindu  

Black seems to excite Ding Liren a bit more than white in Singapore. After scoring a stunning win against D. Gukesh in the opening game of the World Chess Championship with black pieces, the defending champion got an advantageous position and managed to put the young Indian challenger under some pressure in Game 5 at Resorts World Sentosa on Saturday. …

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren fifth round game ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5
3 weeks, 4 days ago

World Chess Championship 2024, Game 5: Gukesh vs Ding Liren fifth round game ends in draw, series levelled at 2.5-2.5

The Hindu  

The world’s youngest World Championship challenger, India’s D. Gukesh played out a safe draw against defending champion China’s Ding Liren in the fifth round of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 with White at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on Saturday. Playing with the lighter pieces, Gukesh started with e4 and played another French Defense Game -- a repeat …

World Chess Championship: Damage control by Gukesh to escape with draw in Game 5
3 weeks, 4 days ago

World Chess Championship: Damage control by Gukesh to escape with draw in Game 5

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: The press conference remains an important tool not only to gauge what the players feel. By this measure alone, the five-game old World Championship tussle between D Gukesh and Ding Liren is already fascinating. It kind of reached a very polite fever pitch — some hooting, some clapping and a lot of shouting for Gukesh — as soon as …

Gukesh fends off surprise, draws Game 4 with Black
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gukesh fends off surprise, draws Game 4 with Black

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Ding Liren arrived for Game 4 of the World Championship on Friday with a simple plan – play a solid, positional game with White and wait for errors and overeagerness from his teenaged opponent. The errors never came, Gukesh played solidly, White’s positional advantage was miniscule and the game eventually petered out into a draw. Ding’s seconds, Hungary’s Richard …

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