NEW DELHI: Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has named legendary cricketer MS Dhoni as his idol, drawing inspiration from Dhoni’s unshakable composure under pressure. Gukesh admires the former Indian captain’s ability to stay calm in high-stakes situations and follows his mantra for handling pressure, especially in crucial moments.Recently, Gukesh spoke about his deep…
D Gukesh plays chess with Ashwin (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Newly crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a hero’s welcome from Chennai Super Kings at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of IPL 2025. The 18-year-old chess prodigy not only met the CSK squad but also shared a special moment with veteran India spinner Ravichandran…
Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh (TOISA Photo) Lucknow: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024, held in Lucknow on February 22, recognised the outstanding contributions of athletes and mentors in India’s sporting landscape. The event saw a celebration of excellence across various categories, with prestigious awards bestowed on individuals and organisations who have made…
CM Yogi Adityanath (Screengrab) Lucknow: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow on Saturday (February 22) was a grand celebration of India’s sporting excellence.The event honoured athletes, coaches, and sports administrators for their remarkable contributions to the country’s sporting landscape. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath graced the occasion, expressing his admiration…
D Gukesh (Photo Credit: Stev Bonhage / Freestyle Chess) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh finished in eighth position at the German leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the seventh-place playoff match at Weissenhaus resort on Friday. The tournament proved to be a challenging one for…
Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: In his column for The Economist last January, Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Chess champion and the current World No. 1, penned, “As the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins, I look forward not only to competing but to witnessing how this format reshapes…
D Gukesh (Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicked off at Weissenhaus on Germany’s Baltic coast, with Chess960 taking centre stage on Friday. The tournament, featuring top grandmasters, serves as a preliminary rapid event to determine the eight players advancing to the knockout phase.Indian GM D Gukesh,…
R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious at the Tata Steel Masters 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. His triumph was celebrated upon his return to Chennai, where officials from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) greeted…
Viswanathan Anand (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chess legend Viswanathan Anand’s unexpected withdrawal from the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has undoubtedly raised eyebrows across the global chess community.Initially scheduled to take part in the season-opening event in Germany, Anand’s decision to pull out has sparked questions, especially amid the tensions between FIDE, the global…
D Gukesh’s reaction after defeat to R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa displayed remarkable resilience and skill in the Masters section of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, putting up an extraordinary display of chess to defeat reigning world champion D Gukesh in the sudden death and claim his maiden title.The final encounter…
