D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh: If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of

Hindustan Times  

At just 18, Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game in Singapore. “When I realized I was winning, I felt great and quite excited,” Gukesh said, recalling the winning moment. If I can inspire people to take up chess or play a small part in its growth, that’s something I’m proud of.” Being compared to legends like Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand is both an honour and a responsibility for Gukesh. There’s not much pressure to stay where I am but to keep going forward.” When asked about celebrating his historic victory, Gukesh shared a personal moment.

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What's on priority list for D Gukesh in 2025? Chess world champion reveals: 'There are a lot of...'
3 days, 22 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money
1 week, 4 days ago

D Gukesh on success, stability: Glad my parents don't have to worry about money

India Today  

World Champion D Gukesh dedicated his World Championship win to his parents during the India Today Conclave 2025 on Saturday, March 8. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the World Champion last year and his parents have played a big role in his success. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, the world champion said he was glad to get …

Paddy Upton reveals ‘one small adjustment’ that helped D Gukesh become chess world champion
1 week, 5 days ago

Paddy Upton reveals ‘one small adjustment’ that helped D Gukesh become chess world champion

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Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton was part of D Gukesh’s team for the FIDE World Championship, where the 18-year-old defeated Chinese Grandmaster DIng Liren 7.5-6.5 to become the youngest world champion in chess history. 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. FIDE …

D Gukesh on mixed run since becoming youngest world champion: 'You can’t win everything'
2 weeks, 3 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 …

World Champion D Gukesh climbs to career-high FIDE rating, Pragg back in Top 10
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Gukesh reflects on inferior results following World Championship victory, eyes Carlsen clash in Norway
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Gukesh reflects on inferior results following World Championship victory, eyes Carlsen clash in Norway

The Hindu  

It’s been more than two months since D. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion. The 18-year-old youngest World champion sat through a nearly two-hour program, that had laser shows, dance and an appearance by Korean pop singer Aoora, organised by his alma mater, Velammal Nexus, here on Friday. After the world championship victory, the Chennai lad took part in …

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have self-awareness' but mentored ‘world champ’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on D Gukesh for his resilience, says it's 'hard to break' reigning world champion
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

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

D Gukesh reveals 'cool moment' when he first met Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

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

Gukesh is not good at rapid, blitz chess; he's focused all his studies on classical: Carlsen dissects Indian GM's game
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gukesh is not good at rapid, blitz chess; he's focused all his studies on classical: Carlsen dissects Indian GM's game

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While appearing on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast, Magnus Carlsen broke down chess world champion D Gukesh’s game and praised the Indian for earning the Grandmaster title without owning a chess software. Chess legend Magnus Carlsen is highly impressed with D. Gukesh’s attention to detail and the in-depth study that has propelled him to excel in the classical format. Carlsen breaks …

‘D Gukesh didn’t own chess software before he was…’: Magnus Carlsen leaves Joe Rogan impressed with ‘world champ' remark
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘D Gukesh didn’t own chess software before he was…’: Magnus Carlsen leaves Joe Rogan impressed with ‘world champ' remark

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history in December last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion. But then Gukesh’s run ended at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Grand Slam, as he remained winless throughout his campaign, including defeats to Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. Magnus Carlsen compares D Gukesh to Alireza Firouzja Recently Carlsen appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and spoke about …

D Gukesh thinks ‘it is possible’ to overtake Magnus Carlsen’s peak rating, cautiously remarks ‘but I also understand…’
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Magnus Carlsen spills the beans on discovering India No. 1 for the first time

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh is still in the sole lead at the ongoing 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Since his win, Gukesh has become probably the most popular chess grandmaster in the world and also has overtaken Arjun Erigaisi to become India No. Speaking on the video posted by Take Take Take application, Carlsen claimed that he …

Magnus Carlsen reveals discovering D Gukesh for the first time: 'You could sense that he had something'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

D Gukesh’s epic response to Magnus Carlsen calling him ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh’s epic response to Magnus Carlsen calling him ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’

Live Mint  

World Chess Champion D Gukesh, who secured a win over Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam in the 10th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament on January 30, has responded to recent comments made by World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen. In his remarks, Carlsen described Gukesh as a “very optimistic player” who “doesn’t bluff.” During a post-match interview, Gukesh was asked …

‘Didn't pay particular attention to Praggnanandhaa's game': D Gukesh after taking top spot in Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 2 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 Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca
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1 month, 2 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 …

Carlsen slams Gukesh’s strategy as ‘spectacular failure’ during stalemate against Abdusattorov at Tata Steel Chess
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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

D Gukesh's strategy a spectacular failure: Magnus Carlsen on draw vs Abdusattorov
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Masterful Gukesh beats Vincent Keymer
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code with unique approach at Tata Chess Masters
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Nakamura hails Gukesh after world champion's win over Anish in Tata Steel Chess opener: 'He did defend very well'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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

Gukesh defended resiliently: Hikaru Nakamura praises World Champion after Giri win
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2 months ago

Gukesh defended resiliently: Hikaru Nakamura praises World Champion after Giri win

India Today  

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura showered praise on chess world champion D Gukesh after his comeback win against Anish Giri in his opening match of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday, January 19. Gukesh was playing his first match since beating Ding Liren to be crowned as the new world champion. Speaking on his YouTube channel, …

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

D Gukesh could have trophy named after him as Tamil Nadu chess body plans felicitation tournament for world champion
2 months ago

D Gukesh could have trophy named after him as Tamil Nadu chess body plans felicitation tournament for world champion

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Tamil Nadu State Chess Association president M Manickam however, added that they would be seeking D Gukesh’s permission first before naming the winner’s trophy for a proposed event after him. It’s been a month since Gukesh Dommaraju was crowned the youngest champion in chess history after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5. According to Sportstar, the Tamil Nadu State Chess …

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

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh could have beaten me but offered a draw, recalls Singaporean GM Siddharth Jagadeesh

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Siddharth, Singapore’s youngest Grandmaster, opened up on his showdown against the reigning chess world champion in an U-9 Asian Championship match in which Gukesh chose to clinch the title with a draw despite being in a winning position. 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 …

Parental guidance
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'
2 months, 1 week ago

Vishy Anand slams critics of D Gukesh's chess world title win: 'Ding's blunder didn’t happen in a vacuum'

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D Gukesh’s victory in the 2024 World Chess Championship, following a blunder by Ding Liren, had been questioned by former world champions like Magnus Carlsen. Images: Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh on X Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has hit back at the critics of new world champion D Gukesh including world No.1 Magnus Carlsen who had questioned the classical …

Want to second a World champion? ‘Put aside your personal preferences and get into the player’s shoes,’ says P. Harikrishna
2 months, 1 week ago

Want to second a World champion? ‘Put aside your personal preferences and get into the player’s shoes,’ says P. Harikrishna

The Hindu  

There is a common factor between the men’s and women’s reigning World chess champions: P. Harikrishna worked as a second to both D. Gukesh and Ju Wenjun. Ju retained the women’s title back in 2023, while Gukesh became the youngest World champion in history, at 18, dethroning Ding Liren last month in Singapore. Harikrishna, who played a significant role in …

D Gukesh reveals how a collage of 16 world chess champions as his laptop wallpaper inspired him: 'It's like any player's dream'
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh reveals how a collage of 16 world chess champions as his laptop wallpaper inspired him: 'It's like any player's dream'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh has had a collage of 16 world chess champions as his laptop wallpaper for several years. World chess champion D Gukesh has revealed that for several years, he has had a collage of 16 world chess champions as his laptop wallpaper. In December 2024, Gukesh beat the then reigning champion Ding Liren to clinch the World Chess Championship …

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh says ‘friend’ Gukesh’s World Championship win will have huge impact on Singapore chess
2 months, 1 week ago

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh says ‘friend’ Gukesh’s World Championship win will have huge impact on Singapore chess

The Hindu  

Singapore’s youngest and latest Grandmaster, Siddharth Jagadeesh, on Thursday, recalled the time when D. Gukesh offered him a “mercy draw” in an u-9 Asian Championship. It was because he thought the match was “more interesting” since it had Gukesh, whom he’d known “for a long time.” “So, my game would finish at maybe 7 p.m. or so. When two players …

Viswanathan Anand shuts down Magnus Carlsen for criticising Gukesh’s World Chess Championship win
2 months, 1 week 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. …

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success
2 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh reigned supreme at the World Chess Championship in Singapore, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore. After becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion, Gukesh decided to skip the year-ending Rapid and Blitz C’ships. In 2025, Gukesh has an action-packed schedule and is set to face India chess legend Viswanathan Anand and even World No. Gukesh will face Carlsen …

VIDEO- Gukesh looking forward to ‘fun year with a lot of learnings’
2 months, 1 week ago

VIDEO- Gukesh looking forward to ‘fun year with a lot of learnings’

The Hindu  

In mid-December, with the World Chess Championship match tied at 6.5-6.5 after 13 games, D. Gukesh and Ding Liren had seemingly fought each other to a standstill even in the 14th outing. Gukesh had started thinking about a potential tie-breaker when a rook blunder from the defending champion let in that ray of light the Indian, until then, had no …

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

Live Mint  

Billionaire Gautam Adani, Founder and Chairman of Adani Group, shared a few moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh. “It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion @DGukesh,” said Adani in his post on X. The 18-year-old chess grandmaster became the youngest-ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren on December …

Every ‘Second’ Matters: Meet Gukesh’s team of Seconds who helped him win his first World Chess Championship title
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Every ‘Second’ Matters: Meet Gukesh’s team of Seconds who helped him win his first World Chess Championship title

The Hindu  

It all began with Nick Fury assembling the Avengers for a battle that would decide the fate of the world. Much like Fury’s iconic call to arms, D. Gukesh’s journey to becoming the youngest World chess champion was marked by a masterfully crafted team of Seconds and support staff, each contributing their own expertise to his triumph. Sharp minds Leading …

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