Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ
1 week, 4 days ago

Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ

Hindustan Times  

There’s a now viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh saying that he wants to become the youngest world champion. “Even now I feel bad that right after Gukesh became the world’s second youngest GM, I had to ask him to sleep at the Madrid airport on our way to a Gibraltar tournament,” said Rajini Kanth. Then you can do whatever you like.’ I think that gave him a sense of urgency and he realised how much he loved chess and wanted to succeed in it.” Gukesh’s then coach Vishnu Prasanna fed him ‘Free Solo’ videos of American rock climber Alex Honnold’s mind-bending scaling of Yosemite’s 3000-foot granite-faced, vertical cliff El Captain. Gukesh became a Grandmaster at 12 years, 7 months and 17 days, missing Sergey Karjakin’s youngest-ever world record by just 17 days. Although I regret putting myself under so much pressure, I still use the learnings.” Prasanna also kept chess engines out of Gukesh’s life through the early years, until he reached reasonable strength.

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Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’
1 day, 13 hours ago

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’

Hindustan Times  

Only 18-years-old, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Carlsen downplayed Gukesh’s win and went on to call classical chess the ‘worst way’ to decide the best player in the world. Chess legend supports Magnus Carlsen's sentiments Speaking in a podcast on the Take Take Take app, Aronian explained that if a player with …

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system

The Hindu  

The last seven minutes tell us a lot. “Gukesh’s face told me I had made a blunder,” Ding was to say later. In an interview to Straits Times he had said that those born after 2000, “play fearlessly and are willing to try strategies previous generations might not have.” Fearlessness is an important element in any champion’s make-up. His father …

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski
3 days, 6 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 …

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India
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5 days ago

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India

India Today  

India is abuzz with pride and excitement following the historic victory of 18-year-old D Gukesh, who has become the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. “I wasn’t into chess before, but seeing Gukesh’s victory inspired me and my friends,” one young player said. “It will make them feel proud that an Indian can achieve something like this and …

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

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

India Today  

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

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy
5 days, 19 hours ago

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: D Gukesh, the world’s youngest chess champion, was honored by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at a grand event organized by the state government on Tuesday. The Chief Minister presented Gukesh with a cheque for ₹5 crore and a shawl, while announcing the establishment of a “Home of Chess Academy” to nurture chess talent in Tamil Nadu. …

D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize
6 days ago

D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize

India Today  

World champion D Gukesh recently revealed his plans for the whopping prize money of Rs 11.45 crore after his historic victory over Ding Liren, which made him the youngest world champion in the history of chess. Chess, being an expensive sport, required significant financial investment, and Gukesh shared how his parents dedicated all their resources to ensure he could pursue …

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai
6 days, 5 hours ago

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand function organised by the State Government and awarded a cheque for ₹5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Dedication “So I want the youngsters of this state to look at Gukesh’s hard work, dedication, and single-minded focus on the task and take inspiration from him,” said …

Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Firstpost  

Gukesh received a cheque of Rs 5 crore from CM Stalin at the felicitation event that took place a day after he returned to his hometown of Chennai and five days after his triumph over Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. D Gukesh, the 18th chess world champion, is felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin …

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!
6 days, 15 hours 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
6 days, 16 hours 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 …

Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping to celebrate World Chess Championship win | WATCH
6 days, 19 hours ago

Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping to celebrate World Chess Championship win | WATCH

Firstpost  

Gukesh revealed after winning the 2024 World Chess Championship that he had promised his trainer he would go bungee jumping if he won. D Gukesh kept his promise and went bungee jumping at Skypark Sentosa in Singapore after winning the 2024 World Chess Championship. Following his historic victory, Gukesh, who admitted to being “scared of heights,” revealed that he had …

Exclusive | D Gukesh's neighbours describe world champion as 'very determined' and 'down to earth' growing up
1 week ago

Exclusive | D Gukesh's neighbours describe world champion as 'very determined' and 'down to earth' growing up

Firstpost  

One neighbour described Gukesh as someone who remained engrossed in his chess board while the other kids in the neighbourhood played cricket. An 11-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh had stated in a now-viral interview that he dreamed of becoming the youngest world champion in chess history. Seven years later, he would end up fulfilling that dream following an incredible run that began …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India
1 week ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN  

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

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

Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship win offers a life lesson for us all
1 week ago

Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship win offers a life lesson for us all

Firstpost  

D Gukesh’s triumph at the World Chess Championship 2024 is not just a historic milestone but also a profound testament to the power of determination and focus. At just 18, Gukesh had embodied the English expression “poker face” throughout most of the 2024 World Chess Championship. World Chess Champions from 🇮🇳 ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh receives warm reception on his arrival in Chennai; Watch
1 week ago

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh receives warm reception on his arrival in Chennai; Watch

Firstpost  

D Gukesh arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Monday from Singapore, where he won a historic World Chess Championship title. Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a warm reception on his return to India as the teenager landed at the Chennai airport on Monday. Gukesh had beaten China’s Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 scoreline to clinch the 2024 …

Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai
1 week, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'
1 week, 1 day ago

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

Firstpost  

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

D Gukesh reveals life lessons from his mother: 'Would be happier to hear that you are an even greater person'
1 week, 1 day ago

D Gukesh reveals life lessons from his mother: 'Would be happier to hear that you are an even greater person'

Firstpost  

Gukesh also credited his parents for the sacrifices they made in order to support his dreams of becoming a chess player after becoming the youngest world champion in the sport’s history on Thursday. Gukesh had his father Rajinikanth by his side when he defeated Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Chess Championship, becoming the 18th world champion …

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

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

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk congratulate D Gukesh as he becomes youngest chess world champion
1 week, 1 day ago

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk congratulate D Gukesh as he becomes youngest chess world champion

Hindustan Times  

In a monumental achievement for Indian chess, 18-year-old Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest world champion. Gukesh Dommaraju, at 18, became the youngest chess world champion, praised by Musk and Pichai.) Global tech leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, joined in the celebration, taking to the social media …

World Champion D Gukesh reveals mother's simple message that became his mantra
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1 week, 2 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh reveals mother's simple message that became his mantra

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh has revealed the simple message from his mother that he has made his mantra. Gukesh said that he values that message from his mother a lot and tries his best to be a better chess player and a person. "My mother still says: "I'll be very happy to hear that you are a great chess player, …

D Gukesh's trainer Grzegorz Gajewski heaps praise on Indian GM's level of awareness, reveals strategy to beat Ding Liren
1 week, 2 days ago

D Gukesh's trainer Grzegorz Gajewski heaps praise on Indian GM's level of awareness, reveals strategy to beat Ding Liren

Firstpost  

Polish GM Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh’s trainer for the past two years as well as his second, later revealed that the Indian Grandmaster was looking at areas of improvement on the day he defeated Ding to become the 18th chess world champion. D Gukesh fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming the world champion in chess history after defeating China’s Ding Liren …

Gukesh could go down as a GOAT of chess: Maurice Ashley
1 week, 2 days ago

Gukesh could go down as a GOAT of chess: Maurice Ashley

The Hindu  

Maurice Ashley was one of the most familiar faces of the World Chess Championship. The first move was made in each game after these words from him, as he stood between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh: “Let the game begin.” The American Grandmaster has been a commentator and presenter for major chess events for over three decades now, but that …

Gukesh could go down as a GOAT of the game: Maurice Ashley
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Gukesh could go down as a GOAT of the game: Maurice Ashley

The Hindu  

Maurice Ashley was one of the most familiar faces at the World Chess Championship. The first move was made in each game after these words from him, as he stood between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh: “Let the game begin.” The American Grandmaster has been a commentator and presenter for major chess events for over three decades, but that isn’t …

D Gukesh aspires to reach Magnus Carlsen’s level of greatness after becoming youngest chess world champion
1 week, 2 days ago

D Gukesh aspires to reach Magnus Carlsen’s level of greatness after becoming youngest chess world champion

Firstpost  

D Gukesh added that becoming the world champion does not necessarily mean he is the best player in the world, the title of which he added still belongs to current world No 1 Magnus Carlsen. D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in chess history after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore. …

There is a younger ‘world champion’ than D Gukesh: The story of Ukraine's forgotten chess prodigy Ruslan Ponomariov
1 week, 2 days ago

There is a younger ‘world champion’ than D Gukesh: The story of Ukraine's forgotten chess prodigy Ruslan Ponomariov

Hindustan Times  

Say hi to Ruslan Ponomariov, the youngest FIDE world champion. To cut the long story short, there was a time period between 1993 and 2006 when the chess world had two world champions, one was the undisputed classical world champion conducted outside FIDE's control and the other one was crowned by a parallel knockout tournament conducted by FIDE. Former world …

FIDE reacts to allegations of deliberate loss by Gukesh's opponent in finals
1 week, 2 days ago

FIDE reacts to allegations of deliberate loss by Gukesh's opponent in finals

Deccan Chronicle  

The International Chess Federation downplayed the criticism that emerged after the 14th and final round of the World Chess Championship. The match was heading towards a draw, until defending champion Ding Liren made a blunder at the last minute that allowed Gukesh to turn the tide and clinch the world title. Every sportsman makes mistakes but that's what we are …

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'
1 week, 2 days ago

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh has played down the criticism from Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik over the quality of play in World Chess Championship 2024. Image: FIDE New chess world champion D Gukesh of India has played down the criticism from former champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik, who have constantly questioned the quality of the World Chess Championship 2024. Russian Grandmaster …

D Gukesh responds to Magnus Carlsen’s criticism of World C’ship victory, remarks ‘And the pure chess part, it was…’
1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh responds to Magnus Carlsen’s criticism of World C’ship victory, remarks ‘And the pure chess part, it was…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh reigned supreme in Singapore, as he defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship on Thursday. But it was downplayed by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, who took to X, and called the match as the ‘end of chess as we know it’, expressing his displeasure with its quality. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen D Gukesh responds to …

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship: How father Rajnikanth played a crucial role in building Indian GM's career
1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship: How father Rajnikanth played a crucial role in building Indian GM's career

Firstpost  

D Gukesh has had the support of his parents throughout his career so far, more so from his father Dr Rajnikanth, who was with the 18-year-old in Singapore when he won the 2024 World Chess Championship. While it would feel like Gukesh has been in and around the chess fraternity for a while for someone who has been following his …

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion

India Today  

SpaceX CEO and 'X' owner Elon Musk congratulated Indian Grand Master D. Gukesh after his historic win in the World Chess Championship. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion at 18 years old on Thursday, defeating titleholder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of a gripping showdown. Gukesh secured the required 7.5 points to Liren's 6.5 …

When D Gukesh wore Roger Federer shirt for Chess World Championship match
1 week, 3 days ago

When D Gukesh wore Roger Federer shirt for Chess World Championship match

India Today  

18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju, who became the youngest chess world champion, was wearing a Roger Federer-branded shirt during his Chess World Championship victory over Ding Liren. Gukesh became only the second Indian to claim the World Chess Championship title, following in the footsteps of former champion Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh overcame defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday to achieve a …

DC Edit | Gukesh: Worthy teenage idol
1 week, 3 days ago

DC Edit | Gukesh: Worthy teenage idol

Deccan Chronicle  

The poise and confidence exuded by 18-year-old D. Gukesh at the post-match press conference following his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion has heralded the rise of a worthy heir to Viswanathan Anand's legacy. Both the men’s and women’s teams clinched gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, while Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi have emerged as the …

Meet Kevin Goh: the Gukesh victim who bid for world chess’ biggest match
1 week, 3 days ago

Meet Kevin Goh: the Gukesh victim who bid for world chess’ biggest match

The Hindu  

Kevin Goh Wei Ming can now claim that he played a role in the career of D. Gukesh, who became the youngest World chess champion in history on Thursday. It was after beating Goh in a tournament in Bangkok in 2018 that the Chennai lad, who won the World title after defeating Ding Liren in Singapore, secured his first Grandmaster …

About a boy: 18 but mature beyond his years
1 week, 3 days ago

About a boy: 18 but mature beyond his years

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: “How in the world is he 18?” Chess fans around the world have wondered aloud over the past few weeks. India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren to win world chess championship title. On Friday, Gukesh stood on the stage in Singapore by himself – the Tricolour draped over his shoulders, a gold medal and a …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis speaks with Gukesh, hails him for ‘marvellous achievement’
1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis speaks with Gukesh, hails him for ‘marvellous achievement’

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wished Indian chess player D. Gukesh on becoming the youngest Chess Champion on over phone call on Friday. Heartfelt congratulations to Gukesh D for the extraordinary achievement for becoming the youngest chess champion and winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore! At the age of 18, your relentless hard… pic.twitter.com/SY2uVn0Frb — Devendra Fadnavis December …

History will see Gukesh’s win as a pivotal moment in chess: Carlsen
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1 week, 3 days ago

History will see Gukesh’s win as a pivotal moment in chess: Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Former world champion Magnus Carlsen believes that 18-year-old D Gukesh, being crowned youngest-ever undisputed world chess champion is a pivotal moment in chess and could potentially be the beginning of something interesting. “It’s been quite a memorable World Championship with lots of interesting moments,” the five-time world champion said on the Take Take Take app. So that whole thing …

D Gukesh crowned world chess champion by FIDE chief, draped in Indian flag during coronation
1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh crowned world chess champion by FIDE chief, draped in Indian flag during coronation

Hindustan Times  

Only 18-years-old, D Gukesh was coronated by FIDE as world chess champion on Friday. India's Gukesh Dommaraju celebrates with the World Chess Championship 2024 trophy. Thank you for this amazing fight.” Gukesh reigned supreme in the decisive 14th Game against defending champion Liren, in Singapore on Thursday. But a massive blunder by the Chinese Grandmaster in the 55th move sealed …

D Gukesh officially crowned youngest chess world champion in Singapore a day after beating Ding Liren; watch video
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1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh officially crowned youngest chess world champion in Singapore a day after beating Ding Liren; watch video

Firstpost  

Gukesh became the youngest world champion in chess history after defeating Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Championship, winning the ‘Best of 14 Games’ series 7.5-6.5 as a result. Indian teen sensation D Gukesh was officially crowned the 18th chess world champion on Friday, a day after his sensational victory over Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren in Game …

WATCH | Want to congratulate Gukesh on behalf of Indian cricket team, says Gill
1 week, 3 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 …

Gukesh's 'masterclass in humility' exudes shades of Rahul Dravid: Paddy Upton calls historic win 'highlight of career'
1 week, 3 days ago

Gukesh's 'masterclass in humility' exudes shades of Rahul Dravid: Paddy Upton calls historic win 'highlight of career'

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old sensation, stunned the world, becoming the youngest-ever world champion by beating China's Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship. The renowned mental coach to professional athletes previously worked with the Indian men's cricket team during the 2011 World Cup win and guided the Indian men's hockey team to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. …

Why Kramnik called Gukesh vs Ding World Championship final ‘the end of chess as we know it’
1 week, 3 days ago

Why Kramnik called Gukesh vs Ding World Championship final ‘the end of chess as we know it’

The Hindu  

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik was left unimpressed by the quality of chess on show at the World Championship final in Singapore between D Gukesh and Ding Liren. The Russian grandmaster went as far as calling the final ‘the end of chess as we know it.’ Gukesh beat Ding to become the youngest World Champion in chess at the age …

How Gukesh became World Chess Champion: Recap of all 14 games
1 week, 3 days ago

How Gukesh became World Chess Champion: Recap of all 14 games

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday to become the youngest World Chess Championship in history. Here’s how each day of the 14 day World Championship 2024 panned out: Game 1: After a difficult start playing with black, Ding Liren staged a turnaround. Game 8: A brave Gukesh denied the three-fold repetition for the second time …

The quiet triumph of D. Gukesh
1 week, 3 days ago

The quiet triumph of D. Gukesh

Live Mint  

There exists a stereotype of a chess player, said grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi once, of a serious person, “someone with glasses, who does not speak much". “You come as an 18-year-old and lose the first game—it’s humiliating," Gukesh said. Anand, whose WestBridge Anand Chess Academy supports Gukesh along with several other Indian players, had an inspirational role to play earlier too …

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