NEW DELHI: Indian president Droupadi Murmu honoured D Gukesh, the youngest-ever world chess Champion, with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Gukesh’s extraordinary achievements this year have redefined the landscape of chess, not just in India but globally.At just 18 years old, Gukesh clinched the World Chess Championship…
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…
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…
D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Polish chess grandmaster and D Gukesh‘s coach during the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship, Grzegorz Gajewski has reflected on the rise of the new world chess champion Gukesh.He drew comparisons between his protégé and Magnus Carlsen, who is a five-time world champion and also regarded as…
Magnus Carlsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion and current world number one Magnus Carlsen has expressed his views on the classical chess format, claiming that the faster form of the game is “pure sport”.He believes that classical chess is not the best way to determine the strongest player because it is “too…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will honor World Chess Champion D. Gukesh on Tuesday with a felicitation ceremony and a cheque for ₹5 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand will also be present.Gukesh arrived in Chennai on Monday with his parents after securing the World Championship title in Singapore.At…
D Gukesh and Diljit Dosanjh NEW DELHI: At his Dil-Luminati concert in Chandigarh, music sensation Diljit Dosanjh took a moment to honour a remarkable feat in Indian sports history, dedicating his show to D Gukesh, the youngest-ever world chess champion.“Today’s show, this concert of mine, is dedicated to our boy Gukesh. Because he had already…
India’s D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore. India’s chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has made India proud by winning the World Chess Championship. 18-year-old Gukesh scripted history after beating China’s Ding Liren in the 14-game World Chess Championship…
D Gukesh during the closing ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore. D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating Ding Liren of China. (FIDE/PTI) At just 18 years old, D Gukesh has become the youngest and the 18th chess World Champion, defeating reigning title holder Ding…
Newly crowned chess world champion D Gukesh responded to critiques regarding the quality of his match against Ding Liren.He emphasized that victory in high-stakes matches isn’t solely determined by gameplay. He believes willpower and character are equally crucial, qualities he feels he amply demonstrated.At 18, Gukesh defeated Liren in the 14-game world championship match, scoring…
