Watch: World chess champion D Gukesh devastated after losing Tata Steel 2025 Masters title to R Praggnanandhaa | Chess News – The Times of India

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…

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: R Praggnanandhaa joins D Gukesh at the top, sets up epic final-day title charge | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: The penultimate round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 on Saturday witnessed a series of impressive results for the Indian contingent in Wijk aan Zee.In a commanding performance, R Praggnanandhaa secured his sixth win of the tournament, defeating Serbia’s Alexey Sarana…

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Exclusive | Financial woes threaten India’s bid to host D Gukesh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India risks losing the opportunity to host reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour due to a lack of investor interest. With no confirmed financial backing, tournament organizers are now considering alternative venues, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com ahead of the German leg of…

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh tightens lead at the top; R Praggnanandhaa back to winning ways | Chess News – The Times of India

Gukesh Dommaraju (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: Following one of the most highly anticipated clashes of Round 10, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju maintained his lead at the top of the Masters leaderboard at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, defeating Dutchman Max Warmerdam on his home soil in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday.Defending with…

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D Gukesh: ‘Success has not been easy to deal with; I might’ve drifted a bit’ | Chess News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju has admitted that handling the success of becoming the youngest-ever world champion at the age of 18 has not been easy.Speaking on the sidelines of the 87th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 in Wijk aan Zee, Gukesh revealed that, despite some challenges, he has had…

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh vs R Praggnanandhaa ends in draw; Arjun Erigaisi still winless after Round 8 | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 Photo) NEW DELHI: The Round 8 matchup of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 between Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Gukesh Dommaraju on Sunday drew significant attention in Wijk aan Zee, with a large crowd gathering at the Dutch venue to witness the youngest-ever World Chess Champion face his compatriot.Defending…

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh beats compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, joins R Praggnanandhaa at the top | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess Photo) NEW DELHI: Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, displayed his best version in classical chess during Round 7 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 on Saturday in Wijk aan Zee. Facing compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, who also served as his second during the World Chess Championship against Ding…

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: R Praggnanandhaa stays on top; D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi fight to gritty draws | Chess News – The Times of India

R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a rest day on Thursday, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 resumed full throttle on Friday. A dramatic Round 6 unfolded, with Indian chess prodigies making their presence felt in both Masters and Challengers sections amid the chilly weather of Wijk aan Zee.Struggling with three early losses in…

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