FIDE online chess: Nihal, Gukesh, Rakshitta reach final
4 years ago

FIDE online chess: Nihal, Gukesh, Rakshitta reach final

The Hindu  

Nihal Sarin came up with twin knight-sacrifice to nail a dramatic 1.5-0.5 win over Italy’s Sonis Francesco to become the third Indian, along with D. Gukesh and Rakshitta Ravi, to reach the gold medal matches of FIDE Online World Cadet and Youth chess championship on Tuesday. Sarin had to play his semifinal on Tuesday because his scheduled clash with Peru’s Narayana Hepler Ramirez on Monday was put on hold after the latter was found in violation of the tournament's fairplay policy. In the girls’ under-16 semifinals, sixth seed Rakshitta stunned second seeded Russian Leya Garifullina 1.5-0.5 after winning the first game in 45 moves. The only Indian to lose in the semifinal was nine-year-old Mrinmoy Rajkhowa, who did not know the technical rules in the deciding Armageddon game and lost a completely drawn position on time to Finek Vaclav.

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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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1 day, 20 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 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, …

World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital Chennai
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

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 …

D Gukesh, youngest world chess champion, arrives in Chennai to grand welcome
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

FIDE slams claims of Liren losing World Chess Championship match to Gukesh on purpose: 'Every sportsman makes mistakes'
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

WATCH | Want to congratulate Gukesh on behalf of Indian cricket team, says Gill
1 week, 4 days ago

WATCH | Want to congratulate Gukesh on behalf of Indian cricket team, says Gill

The Hindu  

Opener Shubman Gill on Friday congratulated D Gukesh on behalf of the Indian cricket team after the 18-year-old Grandmaster became the youngest ever world chess champion. “I want to congratulate D Gukesh on behalf of the entire Indian cricket team. To become the youngest World Chess Champion is a feat in itself,” said Gill while addressing the media ahead of …

Vidit Gujrathi on D Gukesh's World Chess Championship title win: 'Gukesh was ready to burn the bridges'
1 week, 4 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 …

D. Gukesh makes history as the Youngest World Chess Champion but father's heartwarming reaction takes the real prize!
1 week, 4 days ago

D. Gukesh makes history as the Youngest World Chess Champion but father's heartwarming reaction takes the real prize!

Hindustan Times  

Eighteen-year-old D. Gukesh has created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, joining the ranks of India's legendary Viswanathan Anand as only the second Indian to achieve this monumental honour. Gukesh's victory came after reigning champion Ding Liren of China made a crucial error on the 55th move, Rf2, in the final classical game of the match. Gukesh’s triumph …

Tamil or Telugu? A tug-of-war over Gukesh, the new world chess champion
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil or Telugu? A tug-of-war over Gukesh, the new world chess champion

India Today  

While India celebrated Gukesh Dommaraju making history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion, there was a pocket in the Twitterverse that fought over his heritage. Gukesh Dommaraju’s historic World Chess Championship win sparked an online tug-of-war for credit between chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, each claiming him as their own. pic.twitter.com/xkQYahu0CC — Swayam Tiwari December 12, …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 week, 5 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

D Gukesh became the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship on Thursday. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship final D Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship final in Singapore. D Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion D Gukesh shattered Garry Kasparov's record to become the youngest to …

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ
1 week, 5 days ago

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ

Raw Story  

Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China's Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. "My whole strategy for this match was to push as much as possible in every single game," Gukesh told reporters afterwards. Gukesh's victory in game 14 gave him a score of 7.5 against …

‘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 …

How India's Gukesh D defeated Ding Liren to become youngest chess world champion in history
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1 week, 5 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: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore
1 week, 5 days ago

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

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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, 5 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 …

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

World Chess Championship 2024: India’s D Gukesh loses to China’s Ding Liren in 12th game
2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Chess Championship 2024: India’s D Gukesh loses to China’s Ding Liren in 12th game

Live Mint  

World Chess Championship 2024: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was defeated by to defending champion Ding Liren of China in 12th game of World Chess Championship in Singapore. However, Ding Liren's win on Monday changed the game and brought the two on an even platform. The 12th game ended in 39 moves that witnessed Ding Liren's fine tactics. Ding Liren secured …

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 12 LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch the World Chess Championship 2024 game and current score
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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 12 LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch the World Chess Championship 2024 game and current score

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World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12 LIVE Streaming: Game 12 in the World Chess Championship 2024 between Ding Liren and D Gukesh will be played on Monday. Check out the current score in the World Chess Championship 2024 and when and how you can watch Game 12. World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12 LIVE Streaming: Buoyed by his comprehensive victory …

Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final

Al Jazeera  

Chinese titleholder forces India’s teenaged challenger to resign in game 12 and tie the scores at six points each. Defending champion Ding Liren has bounced back strongly to beat his teenaged challenger in the 12th game and level the score in the home stretch of their FIDE World Chess Championship match. India’s Gukesh Dommaraju was forced to resign in game …

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

How can D Gukesh win the World Chess Championship 2024?
2 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 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 …

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 …

Chess Championship 2024: India’s Gukesh D clinches first win against defending champion Ding Liren of China
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chess Championship 2024: India’s Gukesh D clinches first win against defending champion Ding Liren of China

Live Mint  

India's Gukesh Dommaraju on Wednesday registered his first win against defending champion Ding Liren in World Chess Championship in Singapore, as hie defeated him in third game to draw level on points. Earlier on Tuesday, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh drew with defending champion Ding Liren of China in second game. About Gukesh Dommaraju: At just 18 years old, Gukesh Dommaraju …

Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final
4 weeks ago

Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final

Al Jazeera  

Indian teenager makes a comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one against China’s reigning world champion in Singapore. India’s Gukesh Dommaraju has won the third game of the ongoing World Chess Championship final against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China to tie the overall score at 1.5-1.5 in Singapore. My play today …

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion
4 weeks, 1 day ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion

Live Mint  

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, is challenging reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren of China for the title. A historic opportunity for Gukesh At just 18 years old, Gukesh has the chance to make history by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion. In 2022, Gukesh surpassed Viswanathan Anand, becoming India’s top-ranked chess player for …

Chess World Championship: India's D Gukesh loses to Ding Liren in Game 1
1 month ago

Chess World Championship: India's D Gukesh loses to Ding Liren in Game 1

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh lost to defending champion Ding Liren in the opening game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Monday, November 25. In the lead-up to the much-awaited World Championship match, Ding Liren's form was the major talking point. For the first time since the 2010 World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov, there …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh enters unchartered territory riding high on good form but don't write off Liren
1 month ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh enters unchartered territory riding high on good form but don't write off Liren

Firstpost  

D Gukesh might be enjoying his most consistent year in his chess career so far, but Ding Liren cannot be counted out ahead of the duo’s World Chess Championship match in Singapore. There’s a sense of excitement, nervousness, and maybe a little tension among the Indian chess fraternity as India’s Dommaraju Gukesh faces his biggest challenge yet — A World …

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit
1 month ago

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit

The Hindu  

On a December day in the Singapore island of Sentosa, D. Gukesh could understand what poet William Wordsworth meant when he wrote, The Prelude, about being alive and young during the French Revolution. If Gukesh triumphs in the World Chess Championship match, which begins on Monday, he would be writing another glorious chapter of India’s own chess revolution. If he …

How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time
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1 month ago

How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time

Al Jazeera  

As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city that has created a new generation of chess stars cheers him on. The event was held to honour the young grandmaster’s many accomplishments, including becoming the youngest ever to win the Candidates Tournament – an event that saw 16 top-rated chess players battle it out to determine …

Gukesh plotting to lift India to the pinnacle of the chess world
1 month ago

Gukesh plotting to lift India to the pinnacle of the chess world

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: Starting Monday, young GM has the chance to make history and take Indian chess to new heights when he begins his quest for the world title against Ding Liren. Since then, Carlsen and others have battled to be in the winner's circle, to win chess's ultimate honor the World Championship. Ten years and a few days later, an Indian …

Viswanathan Anand: Expect a tough struggle every day in the World Chess Championship final
1 month ago

Viswanathan Anand: Expect a tough struggle every day in the World Chess Championship final

The Hindu  

I am excited about the upcoming World Chess Championship match in Singapore between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh. I expect a tough struggle every day in the 14-game match. Gukesh is very aggressive, while Ding can be a bit more positional, though he is also capable of mixing up the struggle, as he showed in his World Title match last …

Gukesh remains favourite for World Chess Championship but Ding has a 'good chance' if he regains form: Carlsen
1 month, 1 week ago

Gukesh remains favourite for World Chess Championship but Ding has a 'good chance' if he regains form: Carlsen

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen added a note of caution to his support for D Gukesh, saying that Ding Liren could prove quite a handful for the 18-year-old GM from Chennai if he’s able to regain his form in Singapore D Gukesh earned the right to challenge Ding Liren for the world championship after winning the Candidates Tournament in April. Image credit: Maria …

National Chess Championship 2024: Surya Sekhar beats Neelash to earn solo lead after sixth round
4 months ago

National Chess Championship 2024: Surya Sekhar beats Neelash to earn solo lead after sixth round

The Hindu  

The last of his six titles at India’s premier domestic chess tournament came 16 years ago. Surya Sekhar Ganguly is running a strong – and so far flawless – campaign for the seventh. The top seed moved into the sole lead after the sixth round of the 61st National chess championship at the RPS International School here on Thursday. Aronyak …

National Chess Championship 2024: Siddhant Gawai takes half-a-point off Abhijeet Gupta; Surya Shekhar continues to lead
4 months ago

National Chess Championship 2024: Siddhant Gawai takes half-a-point off Abhijeet Gupta; Surya Shekhar continues to lead

The Hindu  

Gender may be a hot topic in sport now, but chess knows no gender. Two of the top three boards in the third round of the 61st National championship featured female players at the RPS International School on Monday. Shubhi Gupta and Kiran Manisha Mohanty fought hard against top seed Surya Shekhar Ganguly and defending champion S.P. Siddhant Gawai, however, …

FIDE Candidates winner D Gukesh meets Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIDE Candidates winner D Gukesh meets Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Indian chess star D Gukesh, who won the International Chess Federation Candidates title in April, met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Thursday. The 17-year-old Indian in April created history as he won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title held by Ding Liren after an exciting final …

Candidates Chess | Teen prodigy Gukesh earns the right to battle Ding for the World crown
8 months ago

Candidates Chess | Teen prodigy Gukesh earns the right to battle Ding for the World crown

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh will play for the World chess championship as the youngest challenger in history. The 17-year-old from Chennai won the qualifying event, the Candidates tournament, in Toronto after drawing his final round encounter with second seed Hikaru Nakamura of the United States on April 21. Enjoy the moment — Viswanathan Anand April 22, 2024 Gukesh had black pieces against …

India TV Sports Wrap on April 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories
8 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on April 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India's teenage chess sensation Gukesh D became the youngest Candidates winner and qualified for the World Championship final. On the other hand, in IPL 2024 Gujarat Titans took revenge from Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 to notch up their fourth win while Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered heartbreak in a one-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories …

India's Gukesh D becomes youngest Candidates tournament winner, to compete in World Championship final
8 months ago

India's Gukesh D becomes youngest Candidates tournament winner, to compete in World Championship final

India TV News  

Not considered as a title favourite by many, India's teenage sensation Gukesh D has become the youngest to win the Candidates tournament after 14 rounds of play over three weeks as he held American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura on to a draw. Gukesh needed to win the Round 14 game, but after the draw, his title contention depended on the Fabiano …

How can India’s D Gukesh win FIDE Candidates 2024 and qualify for World Championship Final?
8 months ago

How can India’s D Gukesh win FIDE Candidates 2024 and qualify for World Championship Final?

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh heads into the final round of the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday with a golden chance to become the youngest winner of the competition. Here are possible scenarios ahead of Gukesh’s final round-robin match against fellow title contender Hikaru Nakamura where the Indian will be with black pieces. Gukesh wins vs Nakamura If Gukesh wins, he is …

Candidates Chess: Gukesh beats Alireza, on the cusp of becoming youngest ever world championship contender
8 months ago

Candidates Chess: Gukesh beats Alireza, on the cusp of becoming youngest ever world championship contender

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh took the sole lead after beating Alireza Firouzja of France in the penultimate round of the FIDE Candidates chess tournament at Toronto on Saturday. Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, the winner of the last two editions of the tournament, and the two top -seeded Americans Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura were all on eight points. I wanted to win this …

Candidates Chess | Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish
8 months ago

Candidates Chess | Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out against Firouza Alireza of France in the penultimate round of the Candidates' chess tournament, on what promises to be a photo-finish here. The two leaders are followed by Russian duo of Aleksandra Goryachkina and Kateryna Lagno along with India's Koneru Humpy on six points apiece. Pairings of round 13 …

Gukesh and a shot at history
8 months ago

Gukesh and a shot at history

Hindustan Times  

Only four players remain standing and a 17-year-old Indian is in with a chance to beat the odds, overrun pre-tournament favourites and make history. Indian GM D Gukesh at the FIDE Candidates 2024 chess tournament D Gukesh is in a three-way tie for first place with Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura after 12 rounds in the Candidates tournament in Toronto. …

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 …

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, the overnight leaders at the Candidates chess tournament, drew their 10th round encounter at Toronto on Monday. 📷 Michal Walusza pic.twitter.com/BaMRbK2kxv — International Chess Federation April 15, 2024 They are followed half-a-point behind by R. Praggnanandhaa and the two top-seeded Americans, Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, who both won their games. Watch the interview …

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Draws With Ian Nepomniachtchi to Stay in Joint Lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh Draws With Ian Nepomniachtchi to Stay in Joint Lead

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out an easy draw in the 10th round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. The all-Indian duel between R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi also ended in a draw while Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura defeated Firouza Alireza and Nijat Abasov respectively …

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