D Gukesh vs R Ashwin chess showdown steals the spotlight as CSK gear up for IPL 2025 with reigning World Champion
3 days, 19 hours ago

D Gukesh vs R Ashwin chess showdown steals the spotlight as CSK gear up for IPL 2025 with reigning World Champion

Hindustan Times  

Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh hogged the spotlight at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of IPL 2025. The 18-year-old also had a special moment with retired India spinner R Ashwin, who is set to return to CSK after nearly a decade. Here is the video of Gukesh and Ashwin playing a game of chess: Gukesh recently became India No. Gukesh’s coach Grzegorz Gajewski recently weighed in on Gukesh’s plans for 2025, and pointed out the ambition to dominate in tournaments like he did in Wijk aan Zee.

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Chess world champion D Gukesh presented with CSK jersey by R Ashwin at Chepauk; watch video
4 days, 12 hours ago

Chess world champion D Gukesh presented with CSK jersey by R Ashwin at Chepauk; watch video

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Indian chess prodigy and world champion D Gukesh was honoured with a special Chennai Super Kings jersey by cricketer R Ashwin at the iconic Chepauk Stadium. Image: CSK One of the most popular cricket teams and five-time Indian Premier League champions, Chennai Super Kings on Friday honoured one of the city’s biggest stars – chess world champion D Gukesh. Five-time …

Viswanathan Anand dissects D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun in bombshell verdict: ‘Not dominant like Soviet Union, but…’
1 week, 1 day ago

Viswanathan Anand dissects D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun in bombshell verdict: ‘Not dominant like Soviet Union, but…’

Hindustan Times  

India has been highflying in chess recently, and the icing on the cake was D Gukesh’s World Championship victory in Singapore last year, where he defeated Ding Liren. World Chess Champion D Gukesh, left, with former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand during a press conference. The current live chess rankings have three Indian GMs in the top-ten, with Gukesh in …

What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'
1 week, 3 days ago

What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'

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Indian grandmaster D Gukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, visited Tirumala Temple to offer prayers before an action-packed 2025. Having etched his name in history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, Indian grandmaster D Gukesh took a spiritual detour before setting his sights on an action-packed 2025. Gukesh’s crowning moment came last year when he dethroned Ding Liren to become …

D Gukesh reveals how Viswanathan Anand boosted Indian chess with a key COVID-19 move: 'It was a great moment'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh reveals how Viswanathan Anand boosted Indian chess with a key COVID-19 move: 'It was a great moment'

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World chess champion and Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh credits Viswanathan Anand for playing a crucial role in the sport’s rapid growth in India. He revealed how Anand’s key initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic helped young players develop and elevate Indian chess to new heights. Image: PTI Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand has been the inspiration for almost all chess …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10

India Today  

India’s reigning world chess champion, D Gukesh, has ascended to a career-high No. In the Chess World Championship Final, Gukesh beat China's Ding Liren to be crowned as the youngest world champion in the classical format of the game. However, since winning the championship, Gukesh's form dipped slightly and the player lost in the Tata Steel Masters to Praggnanandhaa on …

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have self-awareness' but mentored ‘world champ’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have self-awareness' but mentored ‘world champ’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh became India’s second-ever world chess champion in history in December last year, with Viswanathan Anand having already won it five times. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore to achieve the feat and also became the youngest-ever to do so. But chess is the first time where I work with someone whose …

Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on D Gukesh for his resilience, says it's 'hard to break' reigning world champion
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on D Gukesh for his resilience, says it's 'hard to break' reigning world champion

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Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand mentioned how D Gukesh fought back from a “stinging defeat” against Ding Liren to defeat the Chinese Grandmaster and become the youngest world champion in the history of the sport. D Gukesh had become only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to be crowned chess world champion after defeating Ding Liren in Singapore in December. …

D Gukesh’s winning mentality analysed by chess legend Viswanathan Anand in massive claim: ‘If you’re his opponent, you…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

D Gukesh’s winning mentality analysed by chess legend Viswanathan Anand in massive claim: ‘If you’re his opponent, you…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history in December last year. Viswanathan Anand on D Gukesh's winning mentality Speaking to Forbes India, Viswanathan Anand, who is also a five-time world champion, spoke about the India No. Gukesh and Anand are also India’s only two world chess champions. The chess legend added, “There’s a kind of consistency that …

D Gukesh reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand
1 month ago

D Gukesh reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand

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After meeting Viswanathan Anand at an early age, D Gukesh would go on to join five-time world champion and former No 1’s chess academy as one of its first pupils. Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju opened up on the first time he met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, whom he considers his idol and ‘Guru’. Gukesh is part of Indian’s …

Chinese chess star Wei Yi praises Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's hunger to win, suggests change for classical tournaments
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese chess star Wei Yi praises Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's hunger to win, suggests change for classical tournaments

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Chinese chess grandmaster Wei Yi has lauded the fierce competitive spirit of India’s rising stars, Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, praising their relentless hunger to win. 1 chess player Grandmaster Wei Yi has praised India’s D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa for their hunger to win matches even with black pieces. Wei Yi’s praise for the Indian duo came after Praggnanandhaa defeated Gukesh …

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Reigning world champion D Gukesh’s winless run continued in the year’s first event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus, Germany. Singapore: India's D Gukesh during the 13th game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh tried his best but could not break past a resilient defending …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff

The Hindu  

Classical World Champion, India’s D. Gukesh lost the second leg of the quarterfinal match against USA’s Fabiano Caruana in the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany on Monday. This loss resulted in Gukesh getting knocked out from the top-four race following his back-to-back losses in a two-legged quarterfinal to Caruana. The 18-year-old will now play for …

D Gukesh called ‘more of an unknown’ by Caruana, reveals reason behind picking India No. 1 as Freestyle Chess opponent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh called ‘more of an unknown’ by Caruana, reveals reason behind picking India No. 1 as Freestyle Chess opponent

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh fell to a defeat against Fabiano Caruana in the first game of their quarter-final showdown, at Weissenhaus Resort in Wangels. The pair are up against each other in the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, D Gukesh lost to Fabiano Caruana on Sunday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} So Caruana was asked to explain his decision …

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'

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D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s inexperience played a role in his win Reflecting on the match, Carlsen stated, “I think the game was very decent for a long time. I thought, I don’t know, I thought like my queen is controlling the diagonal, …

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'

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D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s inexperience played a role in his win Reflecting on the match, Carlsen stated, “I think the game was very decent for a long time. I thought, I don’t know, I thought like my queen is controlling the diagonal, …

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

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D Gukesh came face to face with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time since he was crowned world champion in December, only to suffer his second defeat of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus thanks to a late blunder. D Gukesh faced Magnus Carlsen for the first time since being crowned chess world champion …

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today

Live Mint  

World number 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen met the current FIDE World Champion D Gukesh on Friday ahead of a much-awaited clash between the two players on 8 February, The Guardian reported. The highest-ranked Indian chess player could not open his stand at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour on Friday as he suffered one loss and managed three draws. …

Pragnanandhaa beats world champion Gukesh to clinch Tata Steel Masters 2025 title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pragnanandhaa beats world champion Gukesh to clinch Tata Steel Masters 2025 title

India TV News  

Grandmaster R Pragnanandhaa has won the Tata Steel Masters 2025 Chess event beating the world champion D Gukesh in the final played in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday. Pragnaandhaa only needed a draw to clinch the title after 13 rounds itself but he lost to Germany's Vincent Keymer while Gukesh also went down to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi. However, the …

Praggnanandhaa stuns Gukesh in playoffs after late drama to win Tata Steel Chess 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa stuns Gukesh in playoffs after late drama to win Tata Steel Chess 2025

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The Tata Steel Chess 2025 Masters title was decided in playoffs after both joint leaders D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa lost their matches in Round 13 and were forced to participate in tiebreakers. Praggnanandhaa stunned chess world champions Gukesh in playoffs to clinch the Tata Steel Chess 2025 Masters title. R Praggnanandhaa stunned chess world champion D Gukesh in tiebreakers …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh loses to Arjun Erigaisi in final round, suffers first defeat as world champion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh loses to Arjun Erigaisi in final round, suffers first defeat as world champion

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D Gukesh suffered his first defeat since being crowned the youngest world champion in chess history in December, with compatriot Arjun Erigaisi outsmarting him in 31 moves to sign off from the Tata Steel Chess tournament with back-to-back wins. D Gukesh's defeat at the hands of compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the 13th round of Tata Steel Chess was his first …

D Gukesh or R Praggnanandhaa? Who will win Tata Steel Chess 2025? Scenarios explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh or R Praggnanandhaa? Who will win Tata Steel Chess 2025? Scenarios explained

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Tata Steel Chess 2025 is set for an exciting conclusion in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands with D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa in pole position to become only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win the prestigious tournament. Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa currently share the lead in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament with one …

Tata Steel Chess: Indians rule as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa share lead in Masters standings; Arjun registers first win
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess: Indians rule as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa share lead in Masters standings; Arjun registers first win

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The Indian duo of R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh currently share the lead in the Masters section of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament. Arjun Erigaisi ended his winless run in the tournament by beating Nodirbek Abdusattorov World chess champion D Gukesh continues to lead the standings of the Masters category at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk …

Chess rankings: D Gukesh is new World No 3 in live ratings; Arjun Erigaisi slips to sixth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chess rankings: D Gukesh is new World No 3 in live ratings; Arjun Erigaisi slips to sixth

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Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has climbed to the World No 3 spot in the chess live rating rankings whereas Arjun Erigaisi has slipped to sixth place. D Gukesh has become the new World No 3 after an impressive run at the Tata Steel Chess tournament so far. Gukesh is currently leading the Masters section of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess …

D Gukesh secures another impressive win at Tata Steel Chess 2025 to stay at top and inch closer to 2800
1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh secures another impressive win at Tata Steel Chess 2025 to stay at top and inch closer to 2800

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D Gukesh stayed unbeaten in Tata Steel Chess 2025 as he defeated Max Warmerdam with black pieces for his fifth win and remained at the top of the standings after Round 10. This is Gukesh’s fifth win in Tata Steel Chess 2025, his first tournament since becoming the world chess champion, as he inches close to 2800 Elo rating points. …

Tata Steel Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh continued to look in good touch on Tuesday as he beat compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Gukesh, who became the youngest World chess champion in Singapore last month, beating Ding Liren in the final, secured his fourth win of the tournament in …

Gukesh crushes Harikrishna, among leaders now
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh crushes Harikrishna, among leaders now

The Hindu  

World Champion D. Gukesh grabbed the joint lead at Tata Steel masters, outplaying his world championship second P. Harikrishna in the seventh round in Wijk Aan Zee. Praggnanandhaa could not break the defenses of Jorden van Foreest while Anish Giri drew his sixth game on the trot with Abdusattorov. In the challengers section R Vaishali played out a draw with …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh takes joint-lead with win over Harikrishna; Arjun suffers loss to Warmerdam
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh takes joint-lead with win over Harikrishna; Arjun suffers loss to Warmerdam

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D Gukesh took a joint-lead at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands with a win over compatriot Pentala Harikrishna. World chess champion Dommaraju Gukesh defeated fellow Indian Pentala Harikrishna to take a joint-lead in the Masters section at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Saturday. Harikrishna was one of Gukesh’s seconds during …

Carlsen slams Gukesh’s strategy as ‘spectacular failure’ during stalemate against Abdusattorov at Tata Steel Chess
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2 months ago

Carlsen slams Gukesh’s strategy as ‘spectacular failure’ during stalemate against Abdusattorov at Tata Steel Chess

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World No 1 Magnus Carlsen was less than impressed with reigning world champions D Gukesh’s strategy in his sixth-round clash against Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the Tata Steel Chess tournament, with the battle between the two finishing with a 66-move stalemate that lasted over six hours. Image credit: FIDE World No 1 Magnus Carlsen wasn’t impressed with reigning world champion Gukesh …

Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays in lead
2 months ago

Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays in lead

The Hindu  

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with overnight joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, while R. Praggnanandhaa signed peace with defending champion Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Tata Steel chess tournament. Leon Luke Mendonca also drew with Max Warmerdam of Holland out of a Queen’s pawn opening game to reach 1.5 points like …

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 6: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays in lead
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 6: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays in lead

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh played out a draw with overnight joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, while R. Praggnanandhaa agreed to a draw with defending champion Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament here. With only one decisive game in the 14-player round-robin tournament at the De Moriaan on Saturday, Abdusattorov and Praggnanandhaa …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh secures hard-fought draw against Abdusattorov; Arjun, Praggnanandhaa also held
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh secures hard-fought draw against Abdusattorov; Arjun, Praggnanandhaa also held

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D Gukesh played out a draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess competition in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Friday. Faustino Oro defeated Divya Deshmukh in the Challengers section, whereas Divya Deshmukh and Irina Bulmaga played out a draw. World chess champion Dommaraju Gukesh secured a draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of …

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi
2 months ago

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi

The Hindu  

Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D. Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, who was awarded the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna recently, has amassed 2784 rating points, while Erigaisi, who was the highest-ranked Indian for a long time, has slipped to fifth with 2779.5 …

FIDE rankings: Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian Chess player
2 months ago

FIDE rankings: Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian Chess player

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday.Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany. Gukesh, who was awarded the Dhyan …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Masterful Gukesh beats Vincent Keymer
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2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Masterful Gukesh beats Vincent Keymer

The Hindu  

World champion D Gukesh came up with a technically masterful effort to beat Vincent Keymer of Germany and take his tally to 3.5 points after the end of the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament. On a day when Praggnanandhaa could not really cause a rampage with his black pieces and drew with Max Warmerdam of Holland, Abdusattorov …

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 5: Gukesh overtakes Arjun to be new India No. 1
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2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 5: Gukesh overtakes Arjun to be new India No. 1

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh delivered a technically brilliant performance to defeat Germany’s Vincent Keymer, taking his score to 3.5 points at the end of the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament. This second victory propelled Gukesh to fourth place in the live ratings, moving ahead of compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, who settled for a draw against Leon Luke Mendonca. …

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles
2 months ago

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles

Hindustan Times  

It was a long 72-move battle as D Gukesh had to rely on all his experience to defeat Vincent Keymer in the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday. D Gukesh owes credit to a German grandmaster, also praised by Magnus Carlsen. Against Ding Liren in Singapore, Gukesh’s strategy was to tire out …

D Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position
2 months ago

D Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position

Hindustan Times  

It wasn’t an easy game for D Gukesh, but the reigning world chess champion came out on top in a nerve-wracking 72-move battle against Vincent Keymer on Wednesday. It also turned out to be the longest game of Round 5 in the Masters section of the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, on Wednesday. The result It …

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters
2 months ago

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters

Hindustan Times  

Making his first competitive return since his victory at the World Championship last year, D Gukesh is currently in action at the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen, trolls FIDE Much to the surprise of fans, Gukesh turned up in a casual attire, consisting of a hoodie, for his game against …

How D Gukesh was held to a draw by Vladimir Fedoseev in Round 2 of Tata Steel Chess
2 months ago

How D Gukesh was held to a draw by Vladimir Fedoseev in Round 2 of Tata Steel Chess

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After defeating Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri in his first game since being crowned world champion, Gukesh settled for a stalemate against Russia’s Vladimir Fedoseev on Sunday. Image credit: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess After returning to action on a winning note, reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju was held to a draw by Slovenia’s Vladimir Fedoseev in the second round of the …

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win
2 months ago

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win

Hindustan Times  

Having become the youngest-ever world chess champion in history, D Gukesh began his 2025 season on a positive note, at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday. The 18-year-old staged a sensational comeback win against Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri, in what was his first first match since defeating Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in …

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'
2 months ago

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'

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Hikaru Nakamura praised new world champion D Gukesh for showcasing resilience in his opening game of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament against Anish Giri on Sunday. American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was all praise for Dommaraju Gukesh following the latter’s win over Anish Giri in the first round of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands …

Tata Steel Chess: D Gukesh begins campaign with win over Anish Giri; Harikrishna gets the better of Arjun
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: D Gukesh begins campaign with win over Anish Giri; Harikrishna gets the better of Arjun

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D Gukesh, the defending world champion, was off to a winning start in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands, as he defeated Anish Giri. Defending world champion D Gukesh got off to a winning start in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess competition in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands as he defeated Anish Giri on Saturday. Gukesh then moved his …

D Gukesh hopes for chess’ inclusion at Olympics, world champion says ’I’d love to see…especially if it’s in India’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh hopes for chess’ inclusion at Olympics, world champion says ’I’d love to see…especially if it’s in India’

Live Mint  

Chess world champion D Gukesh hoped to see the sport being the part of the Olympic programme 'especially if it's in India'. “I would love to see chess being part of the Olympics, especially if it's in India,” Gukesh said during the felicitation ceremony by All India Chess Federation on Thursday. D Gukesh receives Khel Ratna Gukesh was one of …

2024 in review — Gukesh and India dominate chess world in a golden year of success
2 months, 1 week ago

2024 in review — Gukesh and India dominate chess world in a golden year of success

The Hindu  

When Ding Liren moved his rook to the f2 square in the 14th and final game of the 2024 World Chess Championship, it might have appeared to be just another ordinary move from the reigning and 17th World champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record to become the youngest World chess champion, spearheaded Indian chess in 2024, …

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen’s success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Gukesh became the second Indian to bag such a feat, after Viswanathan Anand, who has won the World C’ship five times. D Gukesh will look to add his name to a list consisting of the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. The tournament …

D Gukesh backs chess to be part of Olympics: Will take the game to next level
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2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh backs chess to be part of Olympics: Will take the game to next level

India Today  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has voiced his strong support for chess to be included in the Olympic Games, highlighting how such a move would elevate the game to new heights. Gukesh, who is widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in the world of chess, expressed his enthusiasm for the sport’s growing popularity and its potential future in …

D Gukesh gets teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife for marriage in Vidit Gujrathi's pre-wedding: ‘We can photoshop…’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh gets teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife for marriage in Vidit Gujrathi's pre-wedding: ‘We can photoshop…’

Hindustan Times  

In a light-hearted moment that has taken social media by storm, Aruna Anand, wife of legendary chess master Viswanathan Anand, was caught teasing world chess champion D Gukesh during the pre-wedding celebrations of grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and his fiancée, Nidhi Kataria. D Gukesh got teased by Viswanathan Anand's wife The occasion took place during the Tamil harvest festival, Pongal, where …

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video
2 months, 1 week ago

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

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Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. The legendary Viswanathan Anand as well as current superstars D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi are primarily known for their exploits on a chess board more than anything else. Gukesh, who had recently become …

Viswanathan Anand’s wife teases world champion D Gukesh at Vidit Gujrathi-Nidhi Kataria’s pre-wedding ceremony: Watch
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Viswanathan Anand’s wife teases world champion D Gukesh at Vidit Gujrathi-Nidhi Kataria’s pre-wedding ceremony: Watch

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Legendary chess master Viswanathan Anand's wife, Aruna, was caught teasing world chess champion D Gukesh during the pre-wedding festivities of grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and his fiancée, Nidhi Kataria, in a video that went viral on social media. Reacting to this, Aruna told her husband, “Anand, he is saying they are sharing title,” following which the whole room, full of guests, …

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