Magnus Carlsen trolled by Dutch GM as R Praggnanandhaa beats D Gukesh in tie-breaker: ‘It’s late in Chennai…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen trolled by Dutch GM as R Praggnanandhaa beats D Gukesh in tie-breaker: ‘It’s late in Chennai…’

Hindustan Times  

It was R Praggnanandhaa’s moment as he reigned supreme to clinch the title at the Tata Chess Masters 2025. co-champions maybe?’: Anish Giri Reacting to the development, Dutch GM Anish Giri decided to take an indirect dig at Magnus Carlsen’s World Blitz Championship controversy with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi. co-champions maybe?” During the Blitz C’ship, Carlsen and his opponent controversially shared the title after drawing in the tie-breaker round. Later, Carlsen broke his silence on the incident on X, and stated that his comments were a joke, when considered in regard to FIDE’s poor tie-breaker rules. If the play-off match ends in a tie, a sudden death game will be played to decide the winner, and that’s what happened between Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa.

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Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara, Aravindh escapes against Dai Van
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara, Aravindh escapes against Dai Van

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa splits points with Czech hero David Navara while compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram escaped with a draw with another local star Nguyen Thai Dai Van in the first round of the Prague Masters. Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh, Giri, Le, Dai Van and Navara share the third spot on a half point each and they are followed by Wei Yi and …

Magnus Carlsen edges past Arjun Erigaisi in armageddon tiebreaker, World No. 1 claims ‘was very lucky to get out of it’
1 month ago

Magnus Carlsen edges past Arjun Erigaisi in armageddon tiebreaker, World No. 1 claims ‘was very lucky to get out of it’

Hindustan Times  

Magnus Carlsen had to rely on his experience and composure as he edged past Arjun Erigaisi to reach the Grand Final of the 2025 Chessable Masters. Magnus Carlsen managed to get past Arjun Erigaisi and enter the Grand Final.) Speaking on the game, Carlsen remarked, “It's funny that rook against bishop is generally considered quite easy to win, but he …

D Gukesh fights back to hold Alireza Firouzja in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh fights back to hold Alireza Firouzja in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

India Today  

World champion D Gukesh fought back from a hopeless position to eke out a draw against Alireza Firouzja of France in the first game of the final round of the first Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour here. Meanwhile, world's top rated player, Magnus Carlsen of Norway put aside his semifinal loss against Keymer in style, defeating giant killer Javokhir Sindarov …

Freestyle Chess Tour: Struggling Gukesh loses to Nakamura; Carlsen eliminated by Keymer
1 month, 1 week ago

Freestyle Chess Tour: Struggling Gukesh loses to Nakamura; Carlsen eliminated by Keymer

Firstpost  

Hikaru Nakamura defeated D Gukesh in Game 2 of the rapid tie-breaks after Game 1 as well as the two Classical games in their 5th-8th classification match ended in a draw. Image credit: Screengrab of live telecast on Freestyle Chess' YouTube channel Gukesh Dommaraju will be fighting for the seventh spot in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour’s opening event …

Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carlsen approves Gukesh's decision to resign in 18 moves against Caruana: 'He made a prudent decision'

Firstpost  

With his chances of comeback evaporating quickly, D Gukesh resigned after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in Game 2 of the quarter-finals as the Indian Grandmaster was eliminated from the title race at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stage 1. Magnus Carlsen has approved D Gukesh’s decision to resign after just 18 moves against Fabiano Caruana in quarter-finals …

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'

Firstpost  

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'

Firstpost  

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, …

D Gukesh handpicked by confident Caruana for Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus quarterfinal showdown, Carlsen to face Nodirbek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh handpicked by confident Caruana for Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus quarterfinal showdown, Carlsen to face Nodirbek

Hindustan Times  

Reigning world champion D Gukesh will take on Fabiano Caruana in the quarter-finals of the Weissenhaus leg of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, on Sunday. Fabiano Caruana, who finished third, decided to name D Gukesh as his quarter-final opponent. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the ongoing Grand Slam Tour, the players who finish in the top-four of the …

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. …

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess

Hindustan Times  

The lineup for the Norway Chess tournament set to be held May 26 onwards in Stavanger, Norway has been confirmed, with Magnus Carlsen and current FIDE world champion Gukesh D both confirmed as participants in the 13th edition of the six-man event this summer. A double round-robin style tournament, Norway Chess will be the first time that five-time world champion …

Anish Giri takes subtle dig at Carlsen after Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess Masters title: 'Co-champions, maybe?'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anish Giri takes subtle dig at Carlsen after Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess Masters title: 'Co-champions, maybe?'

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Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri took a subtle dig at Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi after Praggnanandhaa defeated Gukesh in sudden death to clinch the 2025 Tata Steel Masters title. R Praggnanandhaa defeated Dommaraju Gukesh in an all-Indian finale to clinch the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters title on Sunday. ‘Co-champions, maybe?,’ asks Anish Giri Taking a subtle dig at the …

R Praggnanandhaa clinches Tata Steel Masters chess title, thanks Arjun Erigaisi for beating Gukesh ‘didn’t think…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

R Praggnanandhaa clinches Tata Steel Masters chess title, thanks Arjun Erigaisi for beating Gukesh ‘didn’t think…’

Live Mint  

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious 2-1 in the tie-breaker against world champion D Gukesh to win the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Netherlands on February 2. This was his first time winning the tournament, and he expressed cheeky thanks to fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi for beating Gukesh in the first round which led to the tie. Speaking to reporters …

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 …

Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh in tiebreaker to clinch Tata Chess title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh in tiebreaker to clinch Tata Chess title

The Hindu  

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa came from behind to beat world champion D. Gukesh 2-1 in the tiebreaker to win the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament on Sunday. While Gukesh lost to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa too suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Germany's Vincent Keymer, but despite the losses they still managed 5.5 points each to remain joint leaders. …

Tata Steel champion Praggnanandhaa jokes about gifting Erigaisi for beating Gukesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel champion Praggnanandhaa jokes about gifting Erigaisi for beating Gukesh

India Today  

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Championship in a thrilling finale, overcoming reigning world champion D Gukesh in a sudden-death tiebreaker. However, his path to victory was significantly shaped by fellow Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, whose crucial win over Gukesh in the final round of classical play forced the title decider. Praggnanandhaa’s defeat to Vincent …

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World Champion D Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World Champion D Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess Masters

India Today  

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters 2025, beating World Champion D Gukesh in a thrilling tiebreak in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on Sunday, February 2. Courtesy: Tata Steel Chess On Sunday, Gukesh drew first blood in the two-game blitz tiebreaker, winning the first game with white pieces. ðŸÆðŸ”å pic.twitter.com/o8FtpcB9fD — Tata Steel Chess Tournament February 2, 2025 Tata …

Tata Steel Masters 2025: Praggnanandhaa beats World champion Gukesh in tiebreaks to clinch title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Masters 2025: Praggnanandhaa beats World champion Gukesh in tiebreaks to clinch title

The Hindu  

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa held fort against reigning World champion and compatriot D. Gukesh, staging a come-from-behind victory in the tiebreaks to claim the Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday. Praggnanandhaa needed only a draw in the final round against Germany’s Vincent Keymer to secure the tournament win after another co-leader ahead of the final round, Gukesh, …

Gukesh suffers first defeat as World Champion, loses to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi at Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh suffers first defeat as World Champion, loses to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi at Tata Steel Masters

The Hindu  

GM D. Gukesh lost his first classical game after becoming World Champion against compatriot Arjun Erigaisi during the final round of the Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday. With this loss, Gukesh’s chance to win the tournament lies in Praggnanandhaa’s hands who now just needs to draw his last-round match against Germany’s Vincent Keymer to claim …

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

Firstpost  

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh in joint lead at Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh in joint lead at Tata Steel Masters

New Indian Express  

WIJK AAN ZEE: World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters here. Praggnanandhaa notched up his third consecutive win to take his tally to a commendable 8.5 points, same …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead ahead of final round
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead ahead of final round

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia to register his third straight victory and take his tally to a commendable 8.5 points. On a day when D Gukesh looked poised to retain his sole lead on nine points as he was close to winning against Jorden van Foreest, Arjun Erigaisi ended the hopes of Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan …

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen has been somewhat critical of Gukesh Dommaraju in recent months, especially after the latter was crowned the 18th as well as the youngest FIDE world champion in Singapore last month. Magnus Carlsen revealed meeting D Gukesh around the time he had become one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess history at the age of 12. Image credit: AFP/Lennart …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh to meet Wei Yi in 11th round as world champion targets 2800 rating
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh to meet Wei Yi in 11th round as world champion targets 2800 rating

The Hindu  

World champion D. Gukesh, leading the Tata Steel Chess Tournament by a slender margin, faces China’s Wei Yi in the 11th round, aiming to extend his unbeaten run and secure the season’s first major title. With five wins and five draws, Gukesh has remained unbeaten and needs just 1.5 points from his last three games to clinch the title. He …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh retains top spot; Praggnanandhaa placed third
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh retains top spot; Praggnanandhaa placed third

The Hindu  

D Gukesh continued his stellar run at the Tata Steel Chess tournament, defeating Dutch GM Max Warmerdam with black to maintain his sole lead with 7.5 points after 10 rounds. Gukesh now sits half a point ahead of Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, while R Praggnanandhaa holds third place with 6.5 points after an impressive win over Slovenia’s Vladimir Fedoseev. Arjun Erigaisi’s …

‘Didn't pay particular attention to Praggnanandhaa's game': D Gukesh after taking top spot in Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Didn't pay particular attention to Praggnanandhaa's game': D Gukesh after taking top spot in Tata Steel Masters

Hindustan Times  

World Champion D Gukesh is not thinking too much about the standings despite climbing to the solo lead spot at the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk Aan Zee in The Netherlands after beating Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round. "I'm happy that I played a good game today and there are still four rounds left so I'm not thinking …

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead

The Hindu  

World Champion D Gukesh crashed through the defences of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round to jump into sole lead at the Tata Steel Master here. On a day when R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game against Dutch GM Anish Giri, veteran P Harikrishna also found himself under the spotlight, falling to Russian-turned-Slovenian Vladimir Fedoseev. With the win, …

Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead

India Today  

World Champion D. Gukesh crashed through the defences of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round to jump into sole lead at the Tata Steel Masters here. On a day when R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game against Dutch GM Anish Giri, veteran P Harikrishna also found himself under the spotlight, falling to Russian-turned-Slovenian Vladimir Fedoseev. With the win, …

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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Magnus Carlsen speaks on Arjun Erigaisi's worrying form at Tata Steel Chess: 'We shouldn't read much into it'
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen speaks on Arjun Erigaisi's worrying form at Tata Steel Chess: 'We shouldn't read much into it'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen said that Arjun Erigaisi’s inconsistencies at the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament is not something to worry about. Arjun Erigaisi has had an underwhelming start to the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, with the Indian grandmaster not being able to secure a single victory so far. Not long ago, Arjun had made history …

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov
2 months ago

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov

India Today  

Reigning world champion D. Gukesh pulled off a sensational draw against Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov in Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess tournament, a prestigious round-robin event featuring 14 of the world's top Grandmasters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on Friday, 24 January. The draw earned him half a point, keeping him unbeaten in Tata Steel Chess 2025 and extending …

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 …

Tata chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun, shares lead with Abdusattorov
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2 months ago

Tata chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun, shares lead with Abdusattorov

Hindustan Times  

Wijk Aan Zee, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a finely-crafted victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to share the lead with Uzbek Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament here. World Champion D Gukesh had it easy as white as he played out a draw with top seed Fabiano Caruana of United States to take himself …

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

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 Masters: Gukesh turns tables on Anish Giri in first round; P Harikrishna beats Arjun Erigaisi
2 months, 1 week ago

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh turns tables on Anish Giri in first round; P Harikrishna beats Arjun Erigaisi

The Hindu  

World Champion D Gukesh got lucky and came back from a tough position to beat Anish Giri of Holland in the first round of the Tata Steel Masters. The game was almost looking lost when Gukesh found moves that left Giri with some difficult choices and the Dutchman found all but the final winning move. It was an eventful first …

Tata Steel Chess: D Gukesh begins campaign with win over Anish Giri; Harikrishna gets the better of Arjun
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win

Live Mint  

Vladimir Kramnik, the former coach of reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh, and World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen recently criticised the World Championship match in Singapore where the young Indian grandmaster won the title. Now, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has come up with the perfect response to silence criticism of D Gukesh’s World Championship victory against China's Ding Liren. …

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’

Hindustan Times  

The year-ending FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships was shrouded in controversy. The Rapid Championship saw Magnus Carlsen’s jeans scandal, and then the Blitz C’ship saw him reportedly telling Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final to play short draws after the sudden death failed to decide a winner. The video and result of the match sent social media into a state …

World Blitz Championship 2024 Highlights, Knockouts: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share title; Ju Wenjun wins in Women’s Section; Vaishali bronze
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

World Blitz Championship 2024 Highlights, Knockouts: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share title; Ju Wenjun wins in Women’s Section; Vaishali bronze

The Hindu  

January 01, 2025 15:53 Wrap What a start to 2025 we have had. First, former World Rapid Champion Daniil Dubov sparked a new controversy surrounding cheating in chess after missing his round against Hans Niemann. Just when the on-the-board game overshadowed the off-the-board chirps, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi’s decision to share the Blitz title created even more dispute. After …

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

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’
3 months ago

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh’s historic win against Ding Liren in Singapore sent the world into a state of frenzy as the 18-year-old became the youngest-ever world chess champion. The win saw Gukesh also become the second Indian to ever win the World Championship title, with Viswanathan Anand claiming it five times. Speaking to The Hindu after Gukesh’s win vs Liren, the Indian …

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
3 months ago

Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh created history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. Magnus Carlsen took an indirect dig at D Gukesh's recent World Championship win. The five-time world champion hit out at Gukesh once again, but this time indirectly, calling the classical chess format ‘worst’ way to declare the best player. I would say that right …

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