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D Gukesh Joints Third After St. Louis Rapid & Blitz Day 1, Bounces Back Strong

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has bounced back in style after a heartbreaking opening loss to American grandmaster Levon Aronian on the first day of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, which is part of the Grand Chess Tour. Despite being outplayed by Aronian in the opening round, Gukesh quickly regained his composure and made an impressive recovery, securing two decisive wins. By the end of the first day, Gukesh shared third place with fellow American gr

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12 Aug 2025 02:41 AM 791 views

D Gukesh Joints Third After St. Louis Rapid & Blitz Day 1, Bounces Back Strong

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has bounced back in style after a heartbreaking opening loss to American grandmaster Levon Aronian on the first day of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, which is part of the Grand Chess Tour. Despite being outplayed by Aronian in the opening round, Gukesh quickly regained his composure and made an impressive recovery, securing two decisive wins. By the end of the first day, Gukesh shared third place with fellow American gr

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Gukesh, Carlsen Neck-and-Neck at Norway Chess Finale

The battle for the 2025 Norway Chess title is reaching a thrilling conclusion, with India's D Gukesh and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen leading the tournament going into the final round. Carlsen currently tops the table with 15 points after a comeback win against Fabiano Caruana in Round 9, while Gukesh trails by just half a point at 14.5, having defeated China’s Wei Yi with white pieces. The six-player doub

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06 Jun 2025 06:05 AM 837 views

Gukesh, Carlsen Neck-and-Neck at Norway Chess Finale

The battle for the 2025 Norway Chess title is reaching a thrilling conclusion, with India's D Gukesh and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen leading the tournament going into the final round. Carlsen currently tops the table with 15 points after a comeback win against Fabiano Caruana in Round 9, while Gukesh trails by just half a point at 14.5, having defeated China’s Wei Yi with white pieces. The six-player doub

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Chess Legend Lauds Modi for Supporting Gukesh’s Carlsen Victory

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

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05 Jun 2025 06:59 AM 915 views

Chess Legend Lauds Modi for Supporting Gukesh’s Carlsen Victory

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

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Gukesh Reacts to Carlsen's Outburst After Shocking Defeat

In a gripping sixth-round clash at Norway Chess 2025, Indian chess prodigy and reigning World Champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic comeback win that left fans and the chess world buzzing. While the victory marked Gukesh’s first-ever classical win against the Norwegian legend, the 19-year-old’s post-match comments and Carlsen’s emotional reaction made just as many headlines.

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02 Jun 2025 04:32 AM 1.58k views

Gukesh Reacts to Carlsen's Outburst After Shocking Defeat

In a gripping sixth-round clash at Norway Chess 2025, Indian chess prodigy and reigning World Champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic comeback win that left fans and the chess world buzzing. While the victory marked Gukesh’s first-ever classical win against the Norwegian legend, the 19-year-old’s post-match comments and Carlsen’s emotional reaction made just as many headlines.

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India vs USA Chess Match to Feature Gukesh, Nakamura and Top Rising Stars

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is set to lead Team India in an exciting five-board team match against Team USA, headlined by Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. This high-stakes event titled "Checkmate: USA vs. India" will take place on October 4 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will bring together some of the top chess minds and influencers from both countries, blending elite competition with the energy of a globally watched event. Alongside Gukesh, Tea

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02 May 2025 05:55 AM 1.13k views

India vs USA Chess Match to Feature Gukesh, Nakamura and Top Rising Stars

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is set to lead Team India in an exciting five-board team match against Team USA, headlined by Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. This high-stakes event titled "Checkmate: USA vs. India" will take place on October 4 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will bring together some of the top chess minds and influencers from both countries, blending elite competition with the energy of a globally watched event. Alongside Gukesh, Tea

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Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters After Thrilling Tiebreaker Against Gukesh

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 Tata Steel Masters, R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious after a tense tiebreaker against fellow Indian player D Gukesh. Both players finished the 13th and final round tied at the top with 8.5 points each, despite suffering surprising losses in the final round—Gukesh lost to Arjun Erigaisi, and Praggnanandhaa fell to Vincent Keymer. This set the stage for an exc

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19 Feb 2025 07:28 AM 1.76k views

Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters After Thrilling Tiebreaker Against Gukesh

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 Tata Steel Masters, R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious after a tense tiebreaker against fellow Indian player D Gukesh. Both players finished the 13th and final round tied at the top with 8.5 points each, despite suffering surprising losses in the final round—Gukesh lost to Arjun Erigaisi, and Praggnanandhaa fell to Vincent Keymer. This set the stage for an exc

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D Gukesh Becomes Highest-Ranked Indian Chess Player, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi

D Gukesh has continued his rapid ascent in the world of chess by overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player in the latest FIDE rankings. The 18-year-old achieved this milestone after winning his second game in the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer. Gukesh now holds an impressive rating of 2784 points, putting him at fourth place globally, while Erigaisi, the previous highest-ranked Indian, h

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23 Jan 2025 10:12 AM 1.7k views

D Gukesh Becomes Highest-Ranked Indian Chess Player, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi

D Gukesh has continued his rapid ascent in the world of chess by overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player in the latest FIDE rankings. The 18-year-old achieved this milestone after winning his second game in the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer. Gukesh now holds an impressive rating of 2784 points, putting him at fourth place globally, while Erigaisi, the previous highest-ranked Indian, h

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D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. He triumphed over the reigning title-holder, Ding Liren of China, in the 14th and final game of their thrilling showdown in Singapore. Gukesh secured the necessary 7.5 points, edging out Liren, who scored 6.5 points, after winning the last classical time control game, which had seemed destined for a draw for most of the match. Before Gukesh, the title of the youngest

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12 Dec 2024 10:41 AM 1.22k views

D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. He triumphed over the reigning title-holder, Ding Liren of China, in the 14th and final game of their thrilling showdown in Singapore. Gukesh secured the necessary 7.5 points, edging out Liren, who scored 6.5 points, after winning the last classical time control game, which had seemed destined for a draw for most of the match. Before Gukesh, the title of the youngest

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D Gukesh Eyes World Chess Title

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh is set to make history in the World Chess Championship as he nears a potential victory over China's Ding Liren. The series is tied at 6-6 after 12 intense games, and with a dramatic Game 13 that ended in a draw, Gukesh now has a final chance to clinch the title. This pivotal game, scheduled for Thursday, marks the culmination of years of hard work and determination for the young chess prodigy. Born in Chennai on May 29, 2006, D Gukesh began playing ch

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12 Dec 2024 04:40 AM 1.08k views

D Gukesh Eyes World Chess Title

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh is set to make history in the World Chess Championship as he nears a potential victory over China's Ding Liren. The series is tied at 6-6 after 12 intense games, and with a dramatic Game 13 that ended in a draw, Gukesh now has a final chance to clinch the title. This pivotal game, scheduled for Thursday, marks the culmination of years of hard work and determination for the young chess prodigy. Born in Chennai on May 29, 2006, D Gukesh began playing ch

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D Gukesh Joints Third After St. Louis Rapid & Blitz Day 1, Bounces Back Strong

D Gukesh Joints Third After St. Louis Rapid & Blitz Day 1, Bounces Back Strong

Gukesh, Carlsen Neck-and-Neck at Norway Chess Finale

Gukesh, Carlsen Neck-and-Neck at Norway Chess Finale

Chess Legend Lauds Modi for Supporting Gukesh’s Carlsen Victory

Chess Legend Lauds Modi for Supporting Gukesh’s Carlsen Victory

Gukesh Reacts to Carlsen's Outburst After Shocking Defeat

Gukesh Reacts to Carlsen's Outburst After Shocking Defeat

India vs USA Chess Match to Feature Gukesh, Nakamura and Top Rising Stars

India vs USA Chess Match to Feature Gukesh, Nakamura and Top Rising Stars

Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters After Thrilling Tiebreaker Against Gukesh

Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters After Thrilling Tiebreaker Against Gukesh

D Gukesh Becomes Highest-Ranked Indian Chess Player, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi

D Gukesh Becomes Highest-Ranked Indian Chess Player, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi

D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18

D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18

D Gukesh Eyes World Chess Title

D Gukesh Eyes World Chess Title

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