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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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: 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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World champion D Gukesh outfoxes home favourite Anish Giri to kickstart Tata Steel Chess 2025 campaign | Chess News – The Times of India

Tata Steel Chess Tournament Masters 2025 (Photo Credits: Jurriaan Hoefsmit) NEW DELHI: The newest World Chess Champion D Gukesh got off to an exceptional start at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 by outmanoeuvring home favourite and one-time champion of the tournament, Anish Giri, in a closely-contested match, where Anish had an early advantage despite playing…

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

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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