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Norway Chess: Gukesh spearheads star-studded line-up
Norway Chess: Gukesh spearheads star-studded line-up

This is the one of the strongest line-ups in a chess tournament ever, with...

Gukesh holds top seed Caruana at Tata Steel Chess
Gukesh holds top seed Caruana at Tata Steel Chess

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with top seed Fabiano Caruana of...

Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw
Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, while...

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine
Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due...

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics
World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day...

SEE: World Champ Gukesh Dance!
SEE: World Champ Gukesh Dance!

To the surprise of many, Anand led the group in a lively dance, encouraging...

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Chess rankings: Gukesh retains fifth spot; Humpy 6th
Chess rankings: Gukesh retains fifth spot; Humpy 6th

Viswanathan Anand is the third Indian in the top 10, occupying the 10th spot...

Modi Meets Chess Champ Gukesh

The Prime Minister shared highlights of their interaction on his social...

Gukesh Meets Rajinikanth

'Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting,...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh draws with Liren in second game

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh draws with defending champion Ding Liren in...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game,...

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh

Meet Gukesh's Soulmate

'I know I'm pretty, but please do not touch me' in a reference to his growing...

SEE: World chess champion Gukesh's main goal is...

Following his victory, the 18 year old spoke to International Chess...

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World C'ship pressure

First-time challenger D. Gukesh on Tuesday insisted he is not weighed down by...

PIX: Gukesh's Golden Moment!

At the closing ceremony, Gukesh was adorned with a garland as he proudly held...

'Gukesh has summitted the highest peak'

The 18-year-old Gukesh claimed the title by beating China's Ding Liren in...

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the...

'Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players'

The 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph was celebrated far and wide across the...

SEE: Tears of joy for Gukesh!

After securing his victory, an emotional Gukesh couldn't hold back tears. The...

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for a decider

The draw left both players on an identical tally of 6.5 points each, with...

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it...

World Championship: Gukesh will need nerves of steel

While the mind games will go on in the last two games and a potential...

Gukesh spends 28 per cent of Game 11 with eyes shut!

D Gukesh once again matched the defending champion, Ding Liren of China,...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh, Ding Liren's epic duel continues

The World Chess Championship remained deadlocked as the 10th game between...

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship.

Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and...

This cricket great is Gukesh's sporting role model

He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes...

Still all square as Gukesh-Liren play out another draw

The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh draws with Liren in second game

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh draws with defending champion Ding Liren in...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game,...

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World C'ship pressure

First-time challenger D. Gukesh on Tuesday insisted he is not weighed down by...