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Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport
14 hours, 52 minutes ago

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

India Today  

Decorated chess player Tania Sachdev expressed her disappointment with the Delhi government on Monday, alleging a lack of support for chess players in the state. Tania highlighted how support from other state governments has propelled their players to achieve great success in chess and revealed that she has received no recognition for her Olympiad victories in 2022 and 2024. Screengrab …

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Nara Devaansh Bags World Record in Chess, CM Naidu Overjoyed
17 hours, 34 minutes ago

Nara Devaansh Bags World Record in Chess, CM Naidu Overjoyed

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Nine-year-old Devaansh Nara, grandson of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and son of education, IT, electronics and RTGS minister Lokesh, has achieved the world record for being the “Fastest Checkmate Solver – 175 Puzzles.” The record-making event featured Devaansh tackling a sequence of progressively challenging checkmate puzzles, all selected from the renowned chess compilation by László Polgár, within a tight …

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International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations
1 day, 2 hours ago

International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation announced on Sunday that it is planning several changes to the FIDE Circuit 2025 Regulations. “These changes are designed to create a more balanced and competitive system for awarding FIDE Circuit points, ensuring that players are fairly rewarded for their performance in high-quality tournaments,” reads the FIDE release. Changes to the Number of Players Eligible for …

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Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system
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2 days, 8 hours ago

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system

The Hindu  

The last seven minutes tell us a lot. “Gukesh’s face told me I had made a blunder,” Ding was to say later. In an interview to Straits Times he had said that those born after 2000, “play fearlessly and are willing to try strategies previous generations might not have.” Fearlessness is an important element in any champion’s make-up. His father …

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We will continue to have the World championship match in this format, says FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky
2 days, 10 hours ago

We will continue to have the World championship match in this format, says FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky

The Hindu  

Emil Sutovsky is glad the World chess championship, which concluded in Singapore a week ago, has been a resounding success. For the fans of the World title match, a long series of games, the words from the world chess governing body FIDE’s CEO should be comforting. “We will continue to have the World championship match in this format,” Sutovsky told …

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‘Best play’ for city’s latent talent
2 days, 11 hours ago

‘Best play’ for city’s latent talent

The Hindu  

When D Gukesh, 18, became the youngest world champion in chess history last week, the name Velammal chimed constantly. After hosting an open chess tournament for juniors for years now, the WDP group conducted a talent search among government high school children in 2024. “Private and international schools have full-time chess coaches, but there is no one to tend to …

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Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship
2 days, 14 hours ago

Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: India’s number one chess player Arjun Erigasi has appealed to the US Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to expedite his visa process, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York from December 26 to 31. “All the formalities, including biometrics and passport submission, were done in Hyderabad and the later interview for …

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Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski
2 days, 20 hours ago

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski

The Hindu  

Grzegorz Gajewski commands respect as a coach. His ward D. Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest World chess champion recently. The Hindu caught up with the Polish Grandmaster, who has also worked with Gukesh’s mentor Viswanathan Anand, for a lengthy interview at Sentosa, the small island off the southern coast of mainland Singapore that hosted the World Championship. Anish Giri …

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World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
4 days, 2 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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Gukesh is living his dream, and Chennai is loving it!
4 days, 5 hours ago

Gukesh is living his dream, and Chennai is loving it!

The Hindu  

The atmosphere at the T2 international arrival gate of Chennai Airport was charged with anticipation. Gukesh made a grand entry, adorned with a crown, a massive garland, and wrapped in the Indian flag, proudly holding the gleaming World championship trophy. Amid the pandemonium, one striking image stood out: Gukesh’s father, Dr Rajnikanth, desperately trying to assist his son but unable …

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Viral video of Kathak dancers performing D Gukesh’s iconic chess move will make you awestruck | WATCH
4 days, 14 hours ago

Viral video of Kathak dancers performing D Gukesh’s iconic chess move will make you awestruck | WATCH

India TV News  

A recent viral video of Kathak dancers performing the iconic chess move of Indian Grandmaster Gukesh has swept through social media, leaving all its viewers in awe. In the pivotal 14th game of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore on December 12, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever world champion. While sharing …

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Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Youngest Grandmaster Gukesh's historic win ushers new era of chess interest in India

India Today  

India is abuzz with pride and excitement following the historic victory of 18-year-old D Gukesh, who has become the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. “I wasn’t into chess before, but seeing Gukesh’s victory inspired me and my friends,” one young player said. “It will make them feel proud that an Indian can achieve something like this and …

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Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win
4 days, 14 hours ago

Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win

India Today  

2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money : In this special episode of Your Take, Gukesh Dommaraju, India’s chess champion, returned home after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship. we celebrate India's prodigious chess talent as D. Gukesh makes history by clinching the World Chess Championship title! 2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money …

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Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Underestimated intensity of world championship, was not at my 100 percent: D Gukesh

India Today  

Chess world champion D Gukesh explained why he was not at his best in the Chess World Championship tournament against Dig Liren. In the tournament, a blunder from Liren in the final game saw Gukesh capitalise and secure the win and become the youngest chess World Champion in history. Gukesh spoke about the criticism and said that he had reached …

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MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy
5 days, 9 hours ago

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: D Gukesh, the world’s youngest chess champion, was honored by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at a grand event organized by the state government on Tuesday. The Chief Minister presented Gukesh with a cheque for ₹5 crore and a shawl, while announcing the establishment of a “Home of Chess Academy” to nurture chess talent in Tamil Nadu. …

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D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize
5 days, 14 hours ago

D Gukesh reveals how he plans to spend Rs 11.45 crore world championship prize

India Today  

World champion D Gukesh recently revealed his plans for the whopping prize money of Rs 11.45 crore after his historic victory over Ding Liren, which made him the youngest world champion in the history of chess. Chess, being an expensive sport, required significant financial investment, and Gukesh shared how his parents dedicated all their resources to ensure he could pursue …

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D Gukesh's winning chess move performed through Kathak. Video will give you goosebumps
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5 days, 14 hours ago

D Gukesh's winning chess move performed through Kathak. Video will give you goosebumps

India Today  

In an exceptional fusion of art and intellect, two Kathak dancers brought D Gukesh’s iconic chess move to life through their breathtaking performance. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore on December 12. To celebrate D …

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Tamil Nadu MP writes to PM Modi, seeks tax waiver on Gukesh's cash prize
5 days, 14 hours ago

Tamil Nadu MP writes to PM Modi, seeks tax waiver on Gukesh's cash prize

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Congress MP R Sudha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging a tax waiver on the prize money won by newly crowned World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh. Sudha emphasised that precedent exists for such waivers, citing instances during Congress governments when sports icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri received exemptions …

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World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai
5 days, 19 hours ago

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand function organised by the State Government and awarded a cheque for ₹5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Dedication “So I want the youngsters of this state to look at Gukesh’s hard work, dedication, and single-minded focus on the task and take inspiration from him,” said …

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Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Firstpost  

Gukesh received a cheque of Rs 5 crore from CM Stalin at the felicitation event that took place a day after he returned to his hometown of Chennai and five days after his triumph over Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. D Gukesh, the 18th chess world champion, is felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin …

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World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
6 days, 5 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!
6 days, 5 hours ago

D. Gukesh: Checkmating history at 18!

The Hindu  

The tears would not stop. He had a sponsor in WestBridge Capital, whose co-founder Sandeep Singhal’s motto for the World championship was — as he told Sportstar shortly after Gukesh’s triumph — “Whatever it takes.” So Gukesh got the coach he wanted, the Seconds he wanted, the mental coach he wanted, and the place where he wanted to train. And …

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Amid accusations of deliberate loss to D Gukesh, Ding Liren reflects on 2024 World Chess Championship defeat
6 days, 6 hours ago

Amid accusations of deliberate loss to D Gukesh, Ding Liren reflects on 2024 World Chess Championship defeat

Firstpost  

Ding Liren, who is facing accusations of deliberately losing to D Gukesh in the 2024 World Chess Championship, recently reflected on his defeat. Ding Liren has vehemently refuted the claims of him ‘deliberately’ losing to D Gukesh in the World Chess Championship 2024 which concluded last Thursday. Gukesh, 18, defeated Liren in Game 14 to clinch the World Chess Championship …

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Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh makes SHOCKING announcement, says 'I will not perform shows in India anymore until...'
6 days, 7 hours ago

Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh makes SHOCKING announcement, says 'I will not perform shows in India anymore until...'

Firstpost  

“This is a big revenue generating space. Please focus on this space as well,” Diljit told the crowd Diljit Dosanjh is an actor and singer par excellence but now, he has made a shocking announcement of not performing live on stage in India. Dosanjh dedicated his “Dil-Luminati” concert in Chandigarh on Saturday for India’s D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 …

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