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Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
4 days, 13 hours 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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Why does Magnus Carlsen not want to play World Chess Championship anymore?
1 week, 4 days ago

Why does Magnus Carlsen not want to play World Chess Championship anymore?

The Hindu  

Following D. Gukesh’s historic victory over China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship, questions have resurfaced about whether Magnus Carlsen, the world No. “I am not part of this circus anymore,” he said in a review video of Gukesh’s victory on his platform Take Take Take, referencing his discontent with the current world championship format. “Winning the World …

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Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to surpass 2800 Elo rating in classical chess
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to surpass 2800 Elo rating in classical chess

Firstpost  

Arjun Erigaisi has become only the second Indian Grandmaster, after Viswanathan Anand, to surpass the Elo Rating of 2800. Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday became the second Indian Grandmaster to surpass the 2800-Elo rating mark and the 16th player overall to do so in classical chess. “Arjun Erigaisi entered the 2800+ rating club, becoming the 16th player in history to achieve …

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World Chess Championship Final: D Gukesh aims to become youngest champion
1 month ago

World Chess Championship Final: D Gukesh aims to become youngest champion

India Today  

The countdown has begun – just three days left until the highly anticipated World Chess Championship between India's rising star Gukesh D and reigning champion Ding Liren of China. The Crucial Openings: Ruy Lopez and Nimzo-Indian Defense Gukesh’s past losses to Ding Liren have been largely determined by Ding’s choice of openings – two in particular that Gukesh struggled to …

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Psychology will undoubtedly play a crucial role in World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand
1 month ago

Psychology will undoubtedly play a crucial role in World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi’s historic leap past the 2800 Elo rating in classical chess and D. Gukesh’s emergence as the youngest World Championship challenger has propelled Indian chess to unprecedented heights. Anand delved into Arjun’s remarkable rise, the evolving chess landscape, and the challenges and innovations shaping the sport, including Gukesh’s collaboration with mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton. But there were things …

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Slouching tiger, hidden dragon?
1 month ago

Slouching tiger, hidden dragon?

Hindustan Times  

Ding Liren did something that no one had done in a while – defeat Magnus Carlsen in the tie-break playoff of a major tournament. “Ding is exactly the kind of a player who you want to see competing in a World Championship match,” Peter Svidler, commentator and coach to R Praggnanandhaa, weighs in. “Ding is just being honest,” five-time world …

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Magnus Carlsen interview: I probably will have the most fun playing Gukesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen interview: I probably will have the most fun playing Gukesh

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It's the eve of the Tata Steel Chess in Kolkata and Magnus Carlsen is still hours away from being mobbed and chased by media, fans and selfie hunters. It’s just that he’s been outshone in the last few months by Arjun and Gukesh that sort of makes us think ‘oh what is he going to do? I think if …

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Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

Deccan Chronicle  

Stavanger : Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves against …

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With Carlsen opting out, chess awaits its new World Champion
1 year, 8 months ago

With Carlsen opting out, chess awaits its new World Champion

The Hindu  

Over the course of the next month, the world of chess will witness the coronation of a new world champion. Carlsen dropped the bombshell on July 20, 2022 - coincidentally the International Chess Day - to end months of speculation about his participation in the world championship game. But, I don’t have any inclination to play, and I will simply …

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Hikaru Nakamura impressed by Gukesh’s classical chess
2 years ago

Hikaru Nakamura impressed by Gukesh’s classical chess

The Hindu  

Much like cricket’s ICC rankings, there are three separate formats the chess players are assessed in. “Yes such results leave a bad taste in the mouth, but overall I feel I am moving forward, with the World blitz and rapid championships to be held later this month,” he told Sportstar. “The lockdown contributed to the growth in popularity of chess …

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Magnus Carlsen: Future of classical chess a little bit dubious
4 years, 1 month ago

Magnus Carlsen: Future of classical chess a little bit dubious

The Hindu  

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen is unsure about any further growth of the mass interest in classical time format. The Norwegian genius, the most dominant player across different time formats, has continued his supremacy among the world’s best players even in the inaugural million-dollar online Chess Tour named after him this year. With a growing number of chess fans across …

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P Harikrishna Wins in Final Round But Finishes Second at Biel International Chess Festival
4 years, 4 months ago

P Harikrishna Wins in Final Round But Finishes Second at Biel International Chess Festival

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna on Wednesday defeated David Anton Guijarro of Spain in the seventh and final round of the Classical event of the 53rd Biel International Chess Festival in Switzerland but still had to settle for second spot. However, Wojtaszek's victory over Studer meant Harikrishna's strong run during which he won four straight games in the Classical event wasn't …

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