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

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

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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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Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping to celebrate World Chess Championship win | WATCH

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Gukesh revealed after winning the 2024 World Chess Championship that he had promised his trainer he would go bungee jumping if he won. D Gukesh kept his promise and went bungee jumping at Skypark Sentosa in Singapore after winning the 2024 World Chess Championship. Following his historic victory, Gukesh, who admitted to being “scared of heights,” revealed that he had …

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D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win

Hindustan Times

Fresh off becoming India’s newest sports superstar, Gukesh D is fresh off winning the FIDE World Chess Championship in a decisive and dramatic game 14 of the match against China’s Ding Liren. World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore after becoming world chess champion. Gukesh has quickly established himself as one …

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World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital Chennai

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin honoured India's newly-crowned Chess World Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, in a felicitation ceremony and presented him with a cheque for Rs 5 crore in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh expressed heartfelt gratitude during a public address, highlighting the pivotal role of India's chess capital Chennai and …

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Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship win offers a life lesson for us all

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D Gukesh’s triumph at the World Chess Championship 2024 is not just a historic milestone but also a profound testament to the power of determination and focus. At just 18, Gukesh had embodied the English expression “poker face” throughout most of the 2024 World Chess Championship. World Chess Champions from 🇮🇳 ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V Anand ▪️V …

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Gukesh defends Ding on allegations of deliberate underperformance in final game of World Chess Championship

The Hindu

D. Gukesh, the 18th and the youngest World Chess Champion, said that he will not participate at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship, scheduled to take place in New York later this month. READ | World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria Along with his long-time trainer Poland’s Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh teamed up …

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World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria

The Hindu

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation at the T2 international arrival gate of the Chennai airport. The chess prodigy, who had etched his name in history as the youngest World Chess Champion after dethroning Ding Liren of China in a gruelling 14-game match in Singapore, was returning home to a hero’s welcome. But the long wait eventually proved worthwhile when …

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Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion

The Hindu

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated player, will take on 18-year-old D. Gukesh, the youngest World Champion in history, at Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh made headlines on last Thursday when he defeated China’s Ding Liren, securing the World Championship title and bringing it back to India for the first time since Viswanathan Anand’s reign. The renowned tournament is set to …

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Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Raw Story

India's chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero's welcome in his home city on Monday after becoming the youngest world champion aged only 18. Hundreds of fans crowded the arrivals area of Chennai airport, cheering alongside banks of television cameras as Gukesh made his way out of the airport after victory in taking the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh …

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Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh receives warm reception on his arrival in Chennai; Watch

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D Gukesh arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Monday from Singapore, where he won a historic World Chess Championship title. Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a warm reception on his return to India as the teenager landed at the Chennai airport on Monday. Gukesh had beaten China’s Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 scoreline to clinch the 2024 …

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Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai

India Today

Thousands of fans gathered at Chennai airport on Monday morning to welcome Gukesh Dommaraju, who returned home from Singapore after winning the World Chess Championship crown. pic.twitter.com/iuFXDiLcjx — ANI December 16, 2024 As Gukesh exited the airport, he was garlanded and surrounded by thousands of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the newly crowned World Chess Champion. The celebration …

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D Gukesh credits Paddy Upton's teachings after becoming world chess champion

India Today

D Gukesh credited his mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton, after becoming the youngest world chess champion. The 18-year-old prodigy beat China's Ding Liren in the summit clash of the world chess championship. Paddy Upton's role in Gukesh's success Gukesh shared how his association began with the South African, who brings valuable experience from working with India's 2011 cricket World Cup-winning …

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Companies queue up to advertise with youngest-ever world chess champion Gukesh

Live Mint

As the news poured in from Singapore, marketers had found a new mascot. The chess champion, whose fabulous feat sparked a veritable ownership battle between Tamil Nadu, where he was born, and Andhra Pradesh where his family hails from, is expected to charge anywhere between ₹70 lakh to ₹1 crore per year per endorsement, at least two people in the …

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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Chandigarh concert to World Chess Championship winner D Gukesh

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Diljit Dosanjh deidicated his ‘Dil-Luminati’ concert in Chandigarh to D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title on Thursday. Popular Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his “Dil-Luminati” concert in Chandigarh on Saturday for India’s D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina’s Ding Liren on Thursday. Gukesh became only the second …

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FIDE slams claims of Liren losing World Chess Championship match to Gukesh on purpose: 'Every sportsman makes mistakes'

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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has rubbished claims that China’s Ding Liren lost the 2024 World Chess Championship match to India’s D Gukesh on purpose. The International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich has downplayed claims of China’s Ding Liren losing to India’s D Gukesh on purpose during the recently-concluded 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore. During Game 14 of the …

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Russian Chess Federation asks for investigation against Ding's 'suspicious' defeat to Gukesh in World Chess Championship

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Russian Chess Federation Andrei Filatov has asked for investigation against Ding Liren’s ‘suspicious’ defeat against D Gukesh in Game 14 that allowed the Indian to become the youngest chess world champion of all time. Russian Chess Federation president Andrei Filatov has questioned the manner in which Ding Liren lost to D Gukesh in Game 14 of the World Chess Championship …

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Weekend News Wrap: Allu Arjun’s arrest, D Gukesh World Chess Championship, Hybrid model for Champions Trophy and more

Live Mint

Weekend News Wrap: This week was marked by several significant events. Bomb alert in Delhi schools Two schools, DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka school on Paschim Vihar in Delhi, received bomb threats on Monday morning via email, in Delhi get bomb threats. As reported by ANI, citing Delhi Police, “Two schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mail - …

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Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'

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D Gukesh has played down the criticism from Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik over the quality of play in World Chess Championship 2024. Image: FIDE New chess world champion D Gukesh of India has played down the criticism from former champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik, who have constantly questioned the quality of the World Chess Championship 2024. Russian Grandmaster …

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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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D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship: How father Rajnikanth played a crucial role in building Indian GM's career

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D Gukesh has had the support of his parents throughout his career so far, more so from his father Dr Rajnikanth, who was with the 18-year-old in Singapore when he won the 2024 World Chess Championship. While it would feel like Gukesh has been in and around the chess fraternity for a while for someone who has been following his …

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Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion

India Today

SpaceX CEO and 'X' owner Elon Musk congratulated Indian Grand Master D. Gukesh after his historic win in the World Chess Championship. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion at 18 years old on Thursday, defeating titleholder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of a gripping showdown. Gukesh secured the required 7.5 points to Liren's 6.5 …

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D Gukesh crowned world chess champion by FIDE chief, draped in Indian flag during coronation

Hindustan Times

Only 18-years-old, D Gukesh was coronated by FIDE as world chess champion on Friday. India's Gukesh Dommaraju celebrates with the World Chess Championship 2024 trophy. Thank you for this amazing fight.” Gukesh reigned supreme in the decisive 14th Game against defending champion Liren, in Singapore on Thursday. But a massive blunder by the Chinese Grandmaster in the 55th move sealed …

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Gukesh savours coronation at 18 after dethroning Ding Liren at World Chess Championship

The Hindu

The Indian flag wrapped over his shoulders, D. Gukesh walked up to the stage. FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich handed over the World Championship trophy to Gukesh. After thanking the organisers and the Singaporeans, he looked at Ding Liren, his opponent and the World chess champion till a day ago, and said, “I admire you, and thank you for this amazing …

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

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

Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping to celebrate World Chess Championship win | WATCH

D Gukesh ticks another box, goes for bungee jumping in Singapore after World Chess Championship win

World Champion D Gukesh felicitated, special mention to chess capital Chennai

Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship win offers a life lesson for us all

Gukesh defends Ding on allegations of deliberate underperformance in final game of World Chess Championship

World Chess Champion Gukesh receives hero’s welcome in Chennai amid chaos and hysteria

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion

Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh receives warm reception on his arrival in Chennai; Watch

Hero's welcome for D Gukesh: Thousands greet world chess champion in Chennai

D Gukesh credits Paddy Upton's teachings after becoming world chess champion

Companies queue up to advertise with youngest-ever world chess champion Gukesh

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Chandigarh concert to World Chess Championship winner D Gukesh

FIDE slams claims of Liren losing World Chess Championship match to Gukesh on purpose: 'Every sportsman makes mistakes'

Russian Chess Federation asks for investigation against Ding's 'suspicious' defeat to Gukesh in World Chess Championship

Weekend News Wrap: Allu Arjun’s arrest, D Gukesh World Chess Championship, Hybrid model for Champions Trophy and more

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'

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

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship: How father Rajnikanth played a crucial role in building Indian GM's career

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion

D Gukesh crowned world chess champion by FIDE chief, draped in Indian flag during coronation

Gukesh savours coronation at 18 after dethroning Ding Liren at World Chess Championship