D Gukesh opens up on early financial struggles, maintains cautious approach on Freestyle Chess: ‘It was quite difficult'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh opens up on early financial struggles, maintains cautious approach on Freestyle Chess: ‘It was quite difficult'

Hindustan Times  

Since his World Chess Championship victory in December last year, D Gukesh has been scripting new heights. Recently, Gukesh attended India Today Conclave 2025, and opened up on the early struggles his parents had to face, so that he could become a professional chess player. We can lead a comfortable life, not struggle like before.” After his victory in Singapore against Ding Liren, Gukesh skipped 2024’s year-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championship, and returned to action in Wijk aan Zee at the Tata Masters, where he came second after losing to R Praggnanandhaa in the tie-breaker round. We’ve had just two serious tournaments in freestyle so far.” “I wish freestyle becomes big, but I don’t see it taking over standard chess. Gukesh’s victory last year also saw him become the youngest-ever world champion in history and India’s second, after Viswanathan Anand.

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D Gukesh shaves head as offering to God; drops ‘improve in all formats’ verdict after winless Freestyle Chess run
2 weeks, 4 days ago

D Gukesh shaves head as offering to God; drops ‘improve in all formats’ verdict after winless Freestyle Chess run

Hindustan Times  

Having become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion in history, D Gukesh visited the famous Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh, with his family. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore last year, and is also currently ranked third in the FIDE standings and is India No. Gukesh also met reporters and revealed that he wanted to come …

D Gukesh weighs in on freestyle vs classical chess debate: 'Freestyle is exciting but...'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh weighs in on freestyle vs classical chess debate: 'Freestyle is exciting but...'

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Indian chess champion D Gukesh has shared his views on freestyle chess, calling it exciting but asserting that classical chess holds greater significance due to its history and legacy. Gukesh compares freestyle and classical chess Freestyle chess, which allows players to start from randomised positions, has generated fresh excitement in the sport with Magnus Carlsen’s new Grand Slam Tour. Gukesh …

D Gukesh opens up on impact of his success on family: 'My parents don’t have to think about money anymore'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh opens up on impact of his success on family: 'My parents don’t have to think about money anymore'

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D Gukesh’s parents had to endure financial hardships in supporting their son’s ambition of becoming a world-class chess player, to the point where they had to rely on help from friends to sponsor his participation in international tournaments. There was a time when Gukesh’s parents faced immense financial challenges in supporting his dreams of becoming a world-class chess player, to …

After Carlsen’s brutal feedback, Gukesh admits he needs to improve in Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle chess
3 weeks, 2 days ago

After Carlsen’s brutal feedback, Gukesh admits he needs to improve in Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle chess

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Days after Magnus Carlsen stated that chess world champion D Gukesh is not ‘good’ in Rapid and Blitz formats, the Indian Grandmaster admitted that he needs to improve his game in these faster formats. Image: Susan Polgar on X Chess world champion D Gukesh has admitted he needs to improve in the Rapid, Blitz and Freestyle formats after world No. …

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'
4 weeks, 2 days ago

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'

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After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history, D Gukesh would finish runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess tournament before finishing a disappointing 8th out of 10 competitors in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh looks forward to an improved performance in the second event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in …

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

Gukesh's coach questions future of Carlsen's Freestyle Chess Tour: 'There’s no guarantee'
1 month ago

Gukesh's coach questions future of Carlsen's Freestyle Chess Tour: 'There’s no guarantee'

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D Gukesh chief coach Grzegorz Gajewski is not sure about Freestyle Chess Tour’s future and feels the Indian Grandmaster should continue to get better in classical chess. Image: Grzegorz Gajewski on X D Gukesh’s head coach Grzegorz Gajewski has questioned the future of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour which was recently embroiled in a controversy with the International Chess …

D Gukesh’s chief coach casts doubts on Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess project’s future: ‘No guarantee in 2 years…’
1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh’s chief coach casts doubts on Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess project’s future: ‘No guarantee in 2 years…’

Hindustan Times  

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour began with its first leg in Germany this month, as Vincent Keymer reigned supreme at Weissenhaus. The Paris Grand Slam event will D Gukesh's chief coach questions Freestyle Chess' future? In an earlier interview with ChessBase India during the Weissenhaus Grand Slam event, Gukesh also remarked that Chess960 is an experiment, and he doesn’t …

Gukesh and the Freestyle chess conundrum
1 month, 1 week ago

Gukesh and the Freestyle chess conundrum

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Reigning world champion D Gukesh just lived through an anomaly of a week – a rare, winless run at a tournament earlier this month. Fischer Random, or Freestyle Chess, as packaged in its latest glitzy avatar, isn’t a format the Indian teen prepared for and he finished eighth in a field of 10 participants in Weissenhaus, Germany. “It’s an …

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’
1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’

Hindustan Times  

According to the current live Elo ratings, D Gukesh is the current India No. D Gukesh recently lost to Magnus Carlsen at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event. After the historic victory, Gukesh skipped 2024’s year-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, as he was busy with felicitation ceremonies and also exhausted by his preparations for the …

Arjun Erigasi ends up earning more than D Gukesh’s Weissenhaus prize money as non-participating Freestyle Chess member
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arjun Erigasi ends up earning more than D Gukesh’s Weissenhaus prize money as non-participating Freestyle Chess member

Hindustan Times  

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour made its debut with its first leg at Weissenhaus this month, as Vincent Keymer defeated Fabiano Caruana in the final to reign supreme in Wangels, Germany. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi, who is also part of the Freestyle Chess Players Club, hit the jackpot, earning a massive amount of 27,132 dollars as a non-participating member. Arjun …

D Gukesh finishes Freestyle chess campaign without a win after loss to Firouzja
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh finishes Freestyle chess campaign without a win after loss to Firouzja

India Today  

World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam here. It is no secret that FIDE, the world's apex chess body, does not like Chess 960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, or the Freestyle Chess. Pre-tournament favourite Magnus Carlsen won …

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off

New Indian Express  

HAMBURG: World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam here. The test of time started in the middle game when Gukesh made a mistake and had to part with his queen for two pieces, while Firouzja made good use of …

D Gukesh fails to win a single game in Freestyle Chess Tour event in Weissenhaus, finishes 8th after losing to Alireza Firouzja
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh fails to win a single game in Freestyle Chess Tour event in Weissenhaus, finishes 8th after losing to Alireza Firouzja

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With his 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of Alireza Firouzja in the seventh-place playoff on the final day of the competition, D Gukesh finished with 11 draws and six defeats across eight days of competition at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh produced arguably the most underwhelming performance of his career at the opening …

Freestyle Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh holds Firouzja to draw after superb fightback; Keymer wins Game 1 of final vs Caruana
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh holds Firouzja to draw after superb fightback; Keymer wins Game 1 of final vs Caruana

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Though he failed to snap his winless run on the seventh and penultimate day of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, D Gukesh displayed the kind of grit against Alireza Firouzja that had helped him triumph in the FIDE World Championship in December. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in action against Alireza Firouzja in their seventh-place playoff match …

Hikaru Nakamura explains Gukesh’s ‘biggest weakness’ as Indian GM struggles in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hikaru Nakamura explains Gukesh’s ‘biggest weakness’ as Indian GM struggles in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

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Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has not won a single game in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. Hikaru Nakamura pointed out the mistakes D Gukesh is making as he remains winless in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. Image: PTI via FIDE World No.3 Hikaru Nakamura feels D Gukesh’s poor “intuition” and inability to work …

D Gukesh's steady heart-rate stands out in Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus event despite underwhelming campaign
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh's steady heart-rate stands out in Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus event despite underwhelming campaign

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Reigning world champion D Gukesh is yet to win a single game after six days of competition at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event in Weissenhaus, Germany. D Gukesh has had an underwhelming campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany. Image credit: Instagram/freestyle_chess D Gukesh has been having a forgettable time in the opening event …

Fabiano Caruana says Gukesh's opening moves led to his loss in Freestyle tour: 'He was in a hopeless situation'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fabiano Caruana says Gukesh's opening moves led to his loss in Freestyle tour: 'He was in a hopeless situation'

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After defeating D Gukesh in Game 1 of the quarter-finals, Fabiano Caruana forced the Indian Grandmaster to resign in just 18 moves in Game 2, eliminating him from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 title race in Weissenhaus on Monday. American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana said that Indian chess sensation D Gukesh paid the price for a poor opening …

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 …

How Gukesh was forced to resign in just 18 moves against Caruana at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Weissenhaus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Gukesh was forced to resign in just 18 moves against Caruana at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Weissenhaus

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D Gukesh’s hopes of winning the Weissenhaus leg of the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 came to an end on Monday as he was forced to resign after just 18 moves in the second quarter-finals against American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana. D Gukesh is the first player to be eliminated from the title race at the Weissenhaus leg of …

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 …

Freestyle Grand Slam chess: After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Grand Slam chess: After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana

The Hindu  

World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he looks to stage a comeback against Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament in Hamburg. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals. The freestyle chess is built around 960 …

After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamburg: World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he looks to stage a comeback against Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament here. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals. In the first game of the quarters, …

D Gukesh called ‘more of an unknown’ by Caruana, reveals reason behind picking India No. 1 as Freestyle Chess opponent
1 month, 3 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 …

D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen put Freestyle Chess vs FIDE controversy to rest; players reach temporary agreement in meeting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen put Freestyle Chess vs FIDE controversy to rest; players reach temporary agreement in meeting

Hindustan Times  

After a meeting of its top players on Sunday at the Weissenhaus Resort in Wangels, the Freestyle Chess Players Club has put an end to the ongoing controversy with FIDE. In the meeting, which also included co-owner Jan Henric Buettner, the players decided to name the winner of the Grand Slam Tour as the ‘Freestyle Chess Champion’. Freestyle Chess Champion …

D Gukesh's miserable run in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continues with defeat against Fabiano Caruana
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh's miserable run in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continues with defeat against Fabiano Caruana

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D Gukesh resigned in 40 moves in Game 1 of his quarter-final meeting with Fabiano Caruana despite playing with white pieces, the defeat extending his winless run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus as a result. Gukesh Dommaraju’s underwhelming run in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continued as the reigning world champion suffered his second …

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun pushed into Freestyle Chess controversy by FIDE CEO: ‘Remember these little Indian boys…'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun pushed into Freestyle Chess controversy by FIDE CEO: ‘Remember these little Indian boys…'

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy has created much furore lately. In response, Freestyle Chess released an official public letter where it accused FIDE of putting pressure on players and also demanded for the resignation of president Arkady Dvorkovich. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky attacked the ongoing Freestyle Chess controversy with a statement which included D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Caruana defeats Gukesh in Game 1 of quarters; Carlsen and Keymer also win
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Caruana defeats Gukesh in Game 1 of quarters; Carlsen and Keymer also win

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh’s underwhelming run in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continues as he suffers a second consecutive loss, this time in Game 1 of his quarter-final clash against Fabiano Caruana. “I think honestly there was not a single point in the game where it was realistic that he could play for …

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
1 month, 3 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 …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh loses to Carlsen, but advances to Weissenhaus knockouts

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh ends the Round Robin stage in Weissenhaus without a single victory, suffering a 46-move loss against Magnus Carlsen in the final round to finish with 3.5 points courtesy seven draws and two losses. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Day 2 Recap: After collecting a hat-trick of draws against …

World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'

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World champion D Gukesh feels that while he is glad to experiment the Chess960 format, it won’t take over classical chess. Gukesh is currently in Germany competing in the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. World chess champion D Gukesh is currently competing in the much talked-about Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour which kickstarted in Weissenhaus, Germany …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov

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World Champion D Gukesh was off to a disappointing start in the opening event of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, collecting four draws and a defeat to end Day 1 tied on 2 points with Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer. Reigning world champion D Gukesh in action on Day 1 of the Weissenhaus leg of the …

Gukesh bags 1.5 points after four rounds, sits in seventh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh bags 1.5 points after four rounds, sits in seventh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour

The Hindu  

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format. A brainchild of World’s number one Magnus Carlsen and German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner, the freestyle chess event marks the beginning of what could be a permanent …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation

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World No.1 Magnus Carlsen spoke about playing against world champion D Gukesh and his preparation ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that starts in Germany with the first leg form 7-14 February. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam will see D Gukesh face off against Magnus Carlsen for first time since becoming the world champion. Image: FIDE The Freestyle Chess …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation

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World No.1 Magnus Carlsen spoke about playing against world champion D Gukesh and his preparation ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that starts in Germany with the first leg form 7-14 February. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam will see D Gukesh face off against Magnus Carlsen for first time since becoming the world champion. Image: FIDE The Freestyle Chess …

FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy; clarifies on Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy; clarifies on Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal

Hindustan Times  

The first week of February saw the chess world caught up in controversy as the Freestyle Chess Players Club failed to reach an agreement with FIDE over organising their own world championship tournament. On D Gukesh, younger chess GMs alleged Freestyle Chess support… “Yes, I have to say that in general, the narrative of younger chess players, be it the …

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report

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Reigning world champion D Gukesh would have relished the prospect of taking on world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in front of home fans during the Delhi leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. D Gukesh is currently participating at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands and will be traveling to …

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour
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2 months ago

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour

Hindustan Times  

The FIDE is currently at war with the Freestyle Chess Players’ Club, co-owned by Magnus Carlsen. The FIDE officially recognised the FCPC last year in December, but the Carlsen-led body also wants official recognition for a Freestyle World Championship. Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, and was scheduled to face the likes of D Gukesh …

D Gukesh spills the beans on Viswanathan Anand’s ‘Michael Jackson dance step’: ‘We did it like 10-15 times because…’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh spills the beans on Viswanathan Anand’s ‘Michael Jackson dance step’: ‘We did it like 10-15 times because…’

Hindustan Times  

Since his World Chess Championship victory in Singapore, D Gukesh is probably the most popular celebrity in India right now. ‘Remember the Michael Jackson step that Vishy Sir did’: D Gukesh Speaking during the Tata Steel Masters, the Indian grandmaster opened up on his recent viral “It was one of my first ads. Gukesh also revealed a funny story behind …

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters
2 months, 1 week 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 …

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked, world champion stages sensational comeback to open 2025 season with win
2 months, 1 week 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 …

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation: 'Working with the IOC to make sure…’
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation: 'Working with the IOC to make sure…’

Hindustan Times  

Recently, FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich publicly announced in an interview that discussions are taking place with the International Olympic Committee to introduce chess in its Esport category for the Olympic Esports Games. Speaking to Chessbase India, the Russian politician said, “On our side, we are still working with the International Olympic Committee to make sure that chess is a part …

Watch: D Gukesh explains Gen Z slang to chess legend Viswanathan Anand in hilarious advertisement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: D Gukesh explains Gen Z slang to chess legend Viswanathan Anand in hilarious advertisement

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Gukesh and his mentor Anand appeared together in a hilarious Chess legend Viswanathan Anand and reigning world champion D Gukesh appeared in a hilarious Viswanathan Anand was recently seen showcasing his dancing skills with Gukesh Dommaraju, R Praggnanandhaa and several other leading players while hosting Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence. And in another video that highlights the lighter side …

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

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World chess champion Gukesh looks up to Carlsen, Hikaru and other top players as motivation: 'This is the beauty of competition'

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D Gukesh has finally realised his childhood dream of winning the World Chess Championship title but he aims to keep going and winning more titles. ‘A very special achievement for me’: Gukesh on winning World Chess Championship title Gukesh had qualified for the World Championship match against then defending champion Ding by winning the 2024 Candidates tournament in Toronto. Going …

Parental guidance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parental guidance

New Indian Express  

When D Gukesh was crowned chess world champion—the youngest ever—in Singapore last month, his father Rajinikanth was by his side. At the venue, moments after Ding Liren played that infamous move, an anxious Rajinikanth—who is also Gukesh’s manager—was seen pacing outside the media centre. An emotional Gukesh recalls the sacrifices his parents made to make him world champion: “I’ve been …

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures
3 months ago

D Gukesh meets superstar Rajinikanth after becoming youngest chess world champion; see pictures

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Gukesh, who defeated Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, received a shawl along with a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi from the legendary actor. Dommaraju Gukesh has been on top of the world ever since his emotional triumph in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore earlier this month. It wasn’t just Rajinikanth Gukesh caught …

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'
3 months ago

D Gukesh aims to reach full potential after World Chess Championship win: 'I still have a long way to go'

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Dommaraju Gukesh knows that there is still a long way to go in order to reach the highest level of professional chess despite beating China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship match. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh celebrates after being crowned the youngest chess world champion ever at the end of Game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship …

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