How Gukesh became World Chess Champion: Recap of all 14 games
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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 in this World Championship. In an ideal world, defending this position for White would not have been a tough job but the nerves of the final game of the World Championship got the better of Ding, who misplaced his rook on f2 in the 55th move, allowing Gukesh to force a bishop exchange and win a king pawn ending.

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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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20 hours, 4 minutes ago

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju is probably the most popular name in India right now after the 18-year-old became the youngest world chess champion in Singapore recently. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship, to become the second Indian to achieve such a feat. Germany leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 It has been confirmed …

Chess legend echoes Magnus Carlsen’s views on D Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win: ‘Not what we want to see…’
23 hours, 55 minutes ago

Chess legend echoes Magnus Carlsen’s views on D Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win: ‘Not what we want to see…’

Live Mint  

D Gukesh recently made history by becoming the youngest ever World Chess Champion. While social media and many chess legends praised the youngster's landmark achievement, Gukesh also saw some negative reactions from a section of former players, including chess great Magnus Carlsen. The Norwegian also said that Gukesh's World Chess Championship final against China's Ding Liren looked like a second …

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’
1 day, 14 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, 19 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, 7 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 …

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
4 days, 13 hours ago

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, set to take place in Germany from February 7 to 14. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore. “It was always clear to us that we wanted the reigning world …

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India
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5 days, 1 hour 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 …

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win
5 days, 1 hour 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 …

Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh
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5 days, 1 hour 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, 20 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, 1 hour 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, 6 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, 8 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 …

World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
6 days, 16 hours ago

World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess

Firstpost  

It will be an exciting battle when new chess world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen is set to take on new chess world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess in 2025. Images: Magnus Carlsen and FIDE on X The new chess world champion, D Gukesh, will face his toughest task when he takes on world No.1 …

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!
6 days, 16 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, 17 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, 20 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 …

D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win
6 days, 20 hours ago

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 …

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 …

D Gukesh's heartfelt message to Viswanathan Anand: Inspiration from start
1 week ago

D Gukesh's heartfelt message to Viswanathan Anand: Inspiration from start

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh sent a hearfelt message to Viswanathan Anand after returnig home from his incredible win over Ding Liren in Singapore. The World Champion hailed Anand as his inspiration from the start and said he learnt a lot from him while discussing chess. Inspiration from the start, joined waca, helped with Gaju and learnt a lot discussing Chess …

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

D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home
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D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: “Peeche chalo, peeche chalo,”, the security official outside the Chennai International Airport arrival terminal kept shouting on Monday morning. India’s new world chess champion D Gukesh arrives in Chennai to a warm welcome at the airport on Monday. That wait ended last Thursday when Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in the World Championship Match in Singapore, becoming the youngest …

Gukesh defends Ding on allegations of deliberate underperformance in final game of World Chess Championship
1 week 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 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
1 week ago

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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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 ago

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

Live Mint  

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
Top News
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 …

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

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 credits Paddy Upton's teachings after becoming world chess champion
1 week, 1 day ago

D Gukesh credits Paddy Upton's teachings after becoming world chess champion

India Today  

D Gukesh credited his mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton, after becoming the youngest world chess champion. The 18-year-old prodigy beat China's Ding Liren in the summit clash of the world chess championship. Paddy Upton's role in Gukesh's success Gukesh shared how his association began with the South African, who brings valuable experience from working with India's 2011 cricket World Cup-winning …

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025
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1 week, 1 day ago

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

India Today  

The chess world is set for a blockbuster clash as reigning World Champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, at the Norway Chess tournament next year. D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Reflecting on his upcoming challenge, Gukesh expressed his excitement: "I'm excited to face the strongest players in the world again in Norway, and also the …

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 …

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Chandigarh concert to World Chess Championship winner D Gukesh
1 week, 1 day ago

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Chandigarh concert to World Chess Championship winner D Gukesh

Firstpost  

Diljit Dosanjh deidicated his ‘Dil-Luminati’ concert in Chandigarh to D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title on Thursday. Popular Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his “Dil-Luminati” concert in Chandigarh on Saturday for India’s D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina’s Ding Liren on Thursday. Gukesh became only the second …

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 the game: Maurice Ashley
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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. …

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child
1 week, 2 days ago

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest-ever world chess champion, at the age of 18. D Gukesh recalled Magnus Carlsen's 2013 World C'ship win vs India legend Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen won the 2013 Candidates tournament to qualify for the face-off and then beat Anand with ease in the World Chess Championship 2013. D Gukesh recalls Viswanathan …

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 …

Russian Chess Federation asks for investigation against Ding's 'suspicious' defeat to Gukesh in World Chess Championship
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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