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

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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 games will be played in faster time to determine the winner. "My team they’re been doing great job, not only 'Gaju', but other team members as well, we managed to surprise him in the openings, I would like to thank my team and hopefully more interesting ideas will come," Gukesh said.

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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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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 …

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system
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3 days, 13 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 …

Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh
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5 days, 20 hours 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 …

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win
5 days, 20 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 reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize
6 days, 20 hours 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 …

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!
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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
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Amid accusations of deliberate loss to D Gukesh, Ding Liren reflects on 2024 World Chess Championship defeat

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

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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 …

D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win
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D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win

Hindustan Times  

Fresh off becoming India’s newest sports superstar, Gukesh D is fresh off winning the FIDE World Chess Championship in a decisive and dramatic game 14 of the match against China’s Ding Liren. World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore after becoming world chess champion. Gukesh has quickly established himself as one …

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

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
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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 …

D Gukesh returns to India as multi-millionaire, but hefty 42% income tax on prize money awaits world chess champion
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D Gukesh returns to India as multi-millionaire, but hefty 42% income tax on prize money awaits world chess champion

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India's newly crowned World champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, returned to India on Monday. However, the young chess grandmaster will also have to pay a hefty tax on his prize money. Mint reported earlier that the remaining $1.5 million was equally divided between Gukesh and Ding, bringing Gukesh's total prize money to ₹11.34 crore. The Indian chess player is likely to pay …

D Gukesh to pay more income tax than MS Dhoni’s IPL salary; check how much youngest chess world champion will pay
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1 week, 1 day ago

D Gukesh to pay more income tax than MS Dhoni’s IPL salary; check how much youngest chess world champion will pay

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The crown of a world champion comes with a price. D Gukesh's triumph at the World Chess Championship 2024 recently in Singapore brings a heavy tax burden on the youngster as the 18th-year-old will approximately pay a tax of ₹4.67 crore - which is more than his idol MS Dhoni's current Indian Premier League salary at the Chennai Super Kings. …

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 …

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

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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 …

World Chess Champion D Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome in India: ‘Means a lot’
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World Chess Champion D Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome in India: ‘Means a lot’

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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 …

World Chess Championship 2024: The plan was to exhaust Ding Liren, explains Gukesh’s coach Gajewski
1 week, 1 day ago

World Chess Championship 2024: The plan was to exhaust Ding Liren, explains Gukesh’s coach Gajewski

The Hindu  

After D. Gukesh lost his 12th game in the World Chess Championship to Ding Liren, he made peace with himself. “He finally made his peace with the fact that his opponent is a World champion and he also wants to win.” He says he was not concerned after Gukesh’s defeat in the opening game. “In his regard, I am very …

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'

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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 …

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 …

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'

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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 …

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, 3 days ago

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

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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 …

D Gukesh aspires to reach Magnus Carlsen’s level of greatness after becoming youngest chess world champion
1 week, 3 days ago

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

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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. …

Russian Chess Federation asks for investigation against Ding's 'suspicious' defeat to Gukesh in World Chess Championship
1 week, 3 days ago

Russian Chess Federation asks for investigation against Ding's 'suspicious' defeat to Gukesh in World Chess Championship

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Russian Chess Federation Andrei Filatov has asked for investigation against Ding Liren’s ‘suspicious’ defeat against D Gukesh in Game 14 that allowed the Indian to become the youngest chess world champion of all time. Russian Chess Federation president Andrei Filatov has questioned the manner in which Ding Liren lost to D Gukesh in Game 14 of the World Chess Championship …

D Gukesh gets Elon Musk appreciation after 18-year-old Indian becomes youngest world chess champion
1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh gets Elon Musk appreciation after 18-year-old Indian becomes youngest world chess champion

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D Gukesh recieved a congratulatory message from billionaire Elon Musk after the Indian became the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18 on Thursday. Commenting on Gukesh's post on X, Elon Musk said “congratulations.” Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a cash prize of ₹5 crore to for Gukesh. "To honour the monumental achievement …

Ding Liren resorts to Bughouse chess to deal with hangover and heartbreak of losing world championship title to Gukesh
1 week, 3 days ago

Ding Liren resorts to Bughouse chess to deal with hangover and heartbreak of losing world championship title to Gukesh

Hindustan Times  

Ding Liren was spotted fiddling with water hyacinth hours after ceding his world championship title to India's D Gukesh, who became the youngest chess world champion at 18. China's grandmaster Ding Liren poses for a selfie during a meet and greet session after the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore The Indian Express reported that Ding was spotted playing the …

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 …

World Champion D Gukesh reacts to Magnus Carlsen's criticism of Ding Liren match
1 week, 3 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 and Ding receive support from Kasparov, Anand amid criticism over World Chess Championship
1 week, 3 days ago

Gukesh and Ding receive support from Kasparov, Anand amid criticism over World Chess Championship

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While D Gukesh became the toast of the nation and was flooded with praise after his victory over Ding Liren, there were those such as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik who criticised the quality of the contest in Singapore. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday after defeating China’s Ding Liren in Game 14 of the FIDE World Chess …

DC Edit | Gukesh: Worthy teenage idol
1 week, 4 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 …

History will see Gukesh’s win as a pivotal moment in chess: Carlsen
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1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

Gukesh savours coronation at 18 after dethroning Ding Liren at World Chess Championship
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1 week, 4 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 …

D Gukesh officially crowned youngest chess world champion in Singapore a day after beating Ding Liren; watch video
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1 week, 4 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, 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 …

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh pays tribute to Ding Liren: 'Ding is the real world champion'
1 week, 4 days ago

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh pays tribute to Ding Liren: 'Ding is the real world champion'

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Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh paid tribute to his Chinese opponent Ding Liren after the former clinched his first-ever World Chess Championship title on Thursday. Gukesh defeated Liren 7.5-6.5 in the 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore on Thursday. D Gukesh wins 2024 World Chess Championship | Gukesh calls Liren a ’true champion’ Gukesh called Liren a “true champion”. Viswanathan …

Vladimir Kramnik on Ding Liren's blunder and D Gukesh's World Chess Championship win: 'End of chess as we know it'
1 week, 4 days ago

Vladimir Kramnik on Ding Liren's blunder and D Gukesh's World Chess Championship win: 'End of chess as we know it'

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Vladimir Kramnik criticised the standard of chess during the 2024 World Chess Championship match between India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik was far from impressed with the quality of chess that was played during the 2024 World Chess Championship match between India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren. Nevet yet WC title was decided …

Gukesh's 'masterclass in humility' exudes shades of Rahul Dravid: Paddy Upton calls historic win 'highlight of career'
1 week, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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'

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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, 4 days ago

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

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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 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 …

D Gukesh wins 2024 World Chess Championship title: Complete list of winners till date
1 week, 4 days ago

D Gukesh wins 2024 World Chess Championship title: Complete list of winners till date

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India’s D Gukesh became the 18th world chess champion when he defeated China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore on Thursday. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scaled new heights in his chess-playing career after he won the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday. Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 scoreline to become …

Who is D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Chess World Championship winner?
1 week, 4 days ago

Who is D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Chess World Championship winner?

The Hindu  

D Gukesh created history as the 18-year-old became the youngest Chess World Champion in history after beating Ding Liren in the 14th round of their World Championship clash in Singapore on Thursday. RELATED: Gukesh becomes world champion LIVE reaction: From Tamil Nadu CM to Sachin Tendulkar, more wishes pour in for chess wiz After holding Hikaru Nakamura to a draw …

Gukesh becomes world champion LIVE reaction: From Tamil Nadu CM to Sachin Tendulkar, more wishes pour in for chess wiz
1 week, 4 days ago

Gukesh becomes world champion LIVE reaction: From Tamil Nadu CM to Sachin Tendulkar, more wishes pour in for chess wiz

The Hindu  

D Gukesh was crowned the new chess world champion after beating Ding Liren in the 14th round of the World Championship clash in Singapore on Thursday. 🇮🇳♟️🏆 pic.twitter.com/3kPCzGEv1d — Sachin Tendulkar December 12, 2024 Garry Kasparov, whose record Gukesh beat to become the new world champion, had a warm message for the 18-year-old. — Garry Kasparov December 12, 2024 Tamil …

18-Year-Old Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Chess Champion, Defeating Ding Liren
1 week, 4 days ago

18-Year-Old Gukesh Makes History as Youngest World Chess Champion, Defeating Ding Liren

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2024 12:43 IST - 7 MINS READ His serene countenance that barely showed any emotion in either defeat or victory finally lost its stoicism as he broke down in tears at the end of a do-or-die final of the FIDE World Championship in Singapore. In a see-saw battle that could have gone either way, Gukesh ground …

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