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Gukesh shaves head as offering to God; drops huge ‘all formats’ verdict

D Gukesh shaved his head during a visit to a temple.

Updated on Mar 13, 2025, 9:00 PM IST

D Gukesh opens up on early financial struggles, unsure about Freestyle Chess

World Chess Champion D Gukesh hands over a memento to his parents J Padmakumari and Rajnikanth.

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 2:25 PM IST

First Gukesh and now Pranav Venkatesh: Anand lauds World Junior Chess Champ

Viswanathan Anand congratulated India's World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh.

Published on Mar 8, 2025, 8:21 AM IST

Nodirbek avoids Vaishali handshake controversy with ‘Namaste’ gesture to Divya

Nodirbek Yakubboev exchanges a 'Namaste' gesture with Indian GM Divya Deshmukh.

Published on Mar 3, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

Carlsen’s controversial jeans auctioned for ₹31.5 lakh in mega-bidding war

Magnus Carlsen with his infamous jeans in New York.

Updated on Mar 2, 2025, 7:45 PM IST

Gukesh climbs to career-high rank in FIDE standings, Anand slips out of top-ten

D Gukesh, left, with Viswanathan Anand during a press conference.

Published on Mar 2, 2025, 5:29 PM IST

Oldest living world chess champion Boris Spassky dies at age 88

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88

Updated on Feb 28, 2025, 12:45 PM IST

D Gukesh's coach 'knows nothing about chess'; said 'youngsters don't have…'

Paddy Upton (L) poses for a photo with D Gukesh in Singapore.

Published on Feb 28, 2025, 6:40 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen's throws brutal jibe at D Gukesh, younger chess GMs in huge claim

Magnus Carlsen explained why he is better than the younger GMs like D Gukesh.

Updated on Feb 27, 2025, 11:20 PM IST

D Gukesh’s winning mentality analysed by Anand: ‘If you’re his opponent, you…’

D Gukesh, left, with Viswanathan Anand during a press conference.

Published on Feb 27, 2025, 7:16 PM IST

Gukesh’s chief coach casts doubts on Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess project’s future

D Gukesh's chief coach questioned the long-term future of Freestyle Chess.

Published on Feb 24, 2025, 1:14 PM IST

Gukesh reveals ‘the 1st time’ he met chess legend Anand, mentions ‘cool moment’

A younger D Gukesh with chess legend Viswanathan Anand.

Updated on Feb 22, 2025, 6:07 PM IST

Magnus Carlsen reveals true origin of Niemann's controversial anal beads story

Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen were involved in an infamous chess cheating scandal.

Updated on Feb 21, 2025, 3:41 PM IST

‘D Gukesh didn’t own chess engine before…’: Magnus Carlsen on Joe Rogan podcast

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.

Updated on Feb 23, 2025, 10:34 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen opens up on Hans Niemann anal beads cheating controversy

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann during a match.

Updated on Feb 21, 2025, 12:05 PM IST

D Gukesh seeks to overtake Magnus Carlsen's peak rating: ‘It is possible. But…’

D Gukesh recently lost to Magnus Carlsen at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event.

Updated on Feb 21, 2025, 9:41 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen’s banned 'jeans can now be yours’, auction bid reaches ₹7 lakh

Carlsen walks out of tournament on Day 2 of the rapid event (X/Fide)

Updated on Feb 20, 2025, 12:28 PM IST

Carlsen edges past Arjun in armageddon game: ‘I was very lucky to get out of it'

Magnus Carlsen managed to get past Arjun Erigaisi and enter the Grand Final.

Updated on Feb 20, 2025, 11:00 AM IST

Delhi Tulip Fest: Int'l chess master Vantika says 'Tulips took away my stress’

Chess champ Vantika Agrawal takes a stroll at Shanti Path to soak in the vibrant vibe of the Tulip Festival where NDMC has reportedly planted more than fifty thousand bulbs of the flower.

Published on Feb 18, 2025, 11:34 AM IST

‘Samay Raina is a big superstar!’: Chess World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura

Chess World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura revealed his desire to meet Indian comedian Samay Raina.

Updated on Feb 17, 2025, 1:29 PM IST

Judit Polgar agrees with D Gukesh’s trainer’s explanation after winless run

Chess legend Judit Polgar agreed with D Gukesh's chief trainer's explanation.

Published on Feb 17, 2025, 11:56 AM IST

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi’s participation confirmed for Paris Grand Slam

D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi will participate at the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Updated on Feb 16, 2025, 6:09 PM IST

D Gukesh’s chief trainer sends Norway Chess challenge to Magnus Carlsen

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game.

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 3:47 PM IST

Erigaisi earns more than Gukesh's prize money as non-participating FCPC member

Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh are part of the Freestyle Chess Players Club (FCPC).

Updated on Feb 15, 2025, 4:51 PM IST

Gukesh’s coach responds to criticism, dissects winless Freestyle Chess streak

Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: D Gukesh finished in eight spot.

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 12:26 PM IST

How much did D Gukesh, Carlsen earn in Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam?

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen took place at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 7:27 AM IST

Best way to pursue chess is by not having a safety net: Vedant Panesar

Vedant Panesar has earned a spot in next year’s Wijk aan Zee Challengers. (HT)

Updated on Feb 14, 2025, 8:17 PM IST

‘Magnus Carlsen does not like it, but he accepts’: Niemann joins Freestyle Chess

Hans Niemann will join Magnus Carlsen at the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event.

Updated on Feb 14, 2025, 5:54 PM IST

Carlsen’s criticism of Anand explained by Indian GM Vidit: ‘He can get…'

Magnus Carlsen recently criticised Viswanathan Anand.

Updated on Feb 14, 2025, 2:07 PM IST

Carlsen’s trainer pokes fun at jeansgate controversy: ‘I woke my poor wife…’

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid and Blitz Tournament.

Published on Feb 14, 2025, 11:45 AM IST

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