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Watch: Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh and other chess champions flex dancing moves in viral video | Chess News – Times of India

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Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh and other chess champions (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian chess icons, including five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand and reigning World Champion D Gukesh, lit up Pongal celebrations with their infectious energy and dance moves.Joining them were prodigious talents Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi, all decked out in traditional attire, veshtis, at…

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PM Narendra Modi meets ‘India’s pride’ D Gukesh, receives title-winning chessboard from champion | Chess News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with D Gukesh after his historic chess world championship triumph.Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, defeated Ding Liren to secure the title in Singapore. The victory marked a significant milestone in Gukesh’s already impressive chess career.“Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride. I have…

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‘New York here I come’: Arjun Erigaisi clears visa hurdle for World Rapid and Blitz Championships in the US | Chess News – Times of India

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Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured his US visa, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. The tournament commences on December 26th.Erigaisi, currently ranked world No. 4, had previously appealed to the US Embassy for expedited visa processing. He needed the visa to compete against…

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‘Conversation with PM Modi went over an hour’: Chess Olympiad gold medallist R Praggnanandhaa | Chess News – Times of India

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PM Modi with R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his elation following the team’s gold medal win at the 45th Chess Olympiad.Reflecting on the achievement, he stated, “Our goal in the Olympiad was to win the gold. This is a historic achievement. We are all very happy with the…

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Watch: PM Modi enjoys chess showdown between Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi | Chess News – Times of India

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Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s young chess talents on Wednesday for their ground breaking success at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Both the men’s and women’s teams won their first-ever gold medals.India’s men’s chess team triumphed over Slovenia, while the women’s team claimed victory against Azerbaijan…

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‘We were in celebration mode since yesterday’: D Gukesh after India win Chess Olympiad gold | Chess News – Times of India

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The youngest world championship challenger, D Gukesh, delivered an astounding performance to spearhead India’s historic triumph at the Chess Olympiad on a momentous Sunday.Out of the 10 games that the 18-year-old played in the Olympiad, Gukesh amassed an impressive nine points, securing eight victories and two draws, propelling his live rating to 2794 Elo.A performance…

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EXPLAINED: Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India’s Chess Olympiad squad for second time in a row | Chess News – Times of India

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Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand isn’t part of India’s 2024 Chess Olympiad squad like in the last edition of the prestigious biennial FIDE tournament, but the Indian men’s team may not feel his absence as much this time, considering how the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi and others have taken the…

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