Chennai comes to standstill as World Champion D Gukesh participates in ceremonial parade | Chess News – Times of India

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…

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‘Dedicated to D Gukesh’: Diljit Dosanjh hails youngest-ever world chess champion at Chandigarh concert. Watch | Chess News – Times of India

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…

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World Chess Champion D Gukesh gets a ‘message’ from Elon Musk – Times of India

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…

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Gukesh unfazed by Carlsen, Kramnik criticism, says ‘World Championship decided not just by…’ | – Times of India

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…

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Watch: Emotional moment as D Gukesh hands trophy to his proud mother | Chess News – Times of India

“I couldn’t believe it, and I cried for 10 minutes.”J Padmakumari anxiously awaited news of her son D Gukesh‘s World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday, avoiding her phone and computer. Gukesh’s aunt brought the joyous news of his victory.Padmakumari expressed her overwhelming joy before departing to celebrate with her son,…

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‘Blunders are part of every championship’: Kasparov rejects Kramnik’s ‘end of chess’ claim | Chess News – Times of India

Garry Kasparov congratulated D Gukesh on becoming the youngest world chess champion. He acknowledged Gukesh’s achievement of reaching the pinnacle of chess.“He has summitted the highest peak of all: making his mother happy,” Kasparov posted on X. Kasparov noted Gukesh’s impressive journey, overcoming obstacles and opponents, especially considering his young age.“Gukesh impressively surmounted every obstacle…

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For youngest world chess champion D Gukesh, Tamil Nadu government announces a whopping cash prize of … | Chess News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a whopping Rs 5 crore cash prize for teen Indian Grand Master D Gukesh, who recently became the youngest ever world chess champion. Gukesh on Thursday beat defending champion Ding Liren of China in a roller-coaster 14-game showdown to clinch the title. After the…

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Anand Mahindra shares D Gukesh’s Manasilayo dance from Ranjni Kanth movie: All of India is … – Times of India

D Gukesh: Grandmaster Chess Game Business tycoon Anand Mahindra joined the nation in celebrating Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh’s historic victory over World Chess Champion Ding Liren. Gukesh, at just 18 years old, achieved this remarkable feat in the 14th game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on December 12.Mahindra took to X (formerly…

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‘End of chess…’: Former world champion reacts to D Gukesh vs Ding Liren result | Chess News – Times of India

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik expressed disappointment with the quality of chess displayed during the World Chess Championship match between D Gukesh and Ding Liren. He even went so far as to declare it the “end of chess as we know it.”Eighteen-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh secured the world chess championship title after defeating the…

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