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Chennai's chess nursery: Learning ground for Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa
Chennai, even a casual walk around the city will help visitors gather a piece of Chennai's rich romance with chess – the Napier Bridge is decorated as a chess board, on the walls of many buildings Murals or advertisements of coaching centres.But Velammal Institutions is the catalytic force...-
"His outstanding journey to the top inspires millions": PM Modi on D Gukesh's historic achievement at FIDE Candidates
New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Grandmaster D Gukesh's "remarkable achievement" performance at the FIDE Candidates 202 in Toronto and said the 17-year-old's outstanding performance and journey to the top has inspired millions of people. Does it. The 17-year-old... -
The future is here: Chess community hails Gukesh's historic win
NEW DELHI: The chess community has been outraged as it hailed India's De Gux as a potential "future world champion" after he etched his name in the history books by winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament in Toronto.Gukesh drew with American Hikaru Nakamura in the final round and not... -
"Eager for the World Championship final": Grandmaster D Gukesh, one step away from dream title
By Gurmeet Raj Batra TORONTO [CANADA], India's young chess grandmaster, 17-year-old D Gukesh, stamped the country's dominance in the game as he became the youngest challenger for a world title in history after winning the FIDE Candidate Chess Tournament on Monday. Composed. 2024 crown in... -
When Gukesh came out of the venue after winning the FIDE Candidates, he got a warm welcome
TORONTO [CANADA], India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh received a rousing welcome when he was walked out as the new champion of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 after winning the title in Toronto. In a video shared on Twitter by the International Chess Federation, many spectators... -
"It's very special to achieve something big for my country": De Gukesh reacts after his historic achievement at FIDE Candidates 2024
TORONTO [CANADA], After becoming the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion, India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh said that "It is very special to achieve something big for my country." Gukesh also admitted that after some stressful situations Relieved and happy, the 17-year-old... -
"Very proud of how you handled tough situations": Viswanathan Anand lauds D Gukesh for winning FIDE Candidates 2024
New Delhi [India], Former chess world champion Vishwanathan Anand praised new FIDE Candidates 2024 champion D Gukesh for being a young challenger and said he is impressed by the way the 17-year-old plays and handles difficult situations. The 17-year-old Indian created history by winning the FIDE... -
Gukesh wins Candidates Tournament, challenges for world title
Gukesh will now play against world champion and Chinese Grandmaster Liren Din for the world title.Gukesh played a draw with American Grandmaster and world number three Hikaru Nakamura in the 14th round of the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada and became a world title contender with nine... -
Gukesh defeats the candidates, becomes the youngest ever challenger for the world title
TORONTO: India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh created history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here and becoming the youngest challenger to win a world title, breaking the record set by the great Garry Kasparov 4 years ago.Gukesh played an easy draw with American Hikaru Nakamura... -
Candidates Chess: Gukesh becomes youngest winner to challenge for world title
Toronto: India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh created history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here and becoming the youngest challenger for the world title.He will take on the reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year.Gukesh earned nine points... -
Indian Chess GM Gukesh's lead among Candidates inspires prayers, beats for his success
The final round of the Candidates Tournament, being held in Toronto, Canada, is crucial for four players, with Gukesh having a slight advantage with half a point lead over the other three. (World No. 3), Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, and US GM Fabiano Caruana with eight points. ,"It is one of... -
FIDE Candidates 2024: Gukesh beats Firozha to become sole leader with one round remaining
Toronto [Canada], India's chess prodigy D Gukesh played a clever game to defeat France's Alireza Firozha in the Round of 13 of the FIDE Candidates 2024 on Sunday. With this win, the Indian took the sole lead before the final round. The win pushed Gukesh into the sole leadership position at the... -
FIDE Candidates Open: Gukesh, Prague, 3 others have real chance to win title, says GM Susan Polgar
Candidates Tournament Winners categories of(Open) and GM Wenjun Xu (Women).“It's too close to call. Nepo (Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi) has experience, but Gukesh looks very motivated as well. So are GMs Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnananda,” Polgar told IANS."This is one of... -
Candidate Chess: GM Barua and Thipsay say Indian performance so far satisfactory
Toronto: Indian Grandmasters Dibyendu Barua and Praveen Thipsay are impressed with how the country's five-member team, led by the talented Praggnanandhaa, has performed so far at the prestigious Candidates Chess Tournament here.The Candidates Tournament features a rest day after four rounds of... -
The Indians are in the hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as the favorite on the first Sabbath
TORONTO: The battle may have just begun at the Candidates Chess Tournament here, but the Indian trio of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Vidit Gujarati are literally on the burner, trying to find their way to the next World Championship match.The Indians were never favorites in the whole scheme...