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Arjun ends 24-game winless streak, could ruin Gukesh’s Tata Masters title hopes

D Gukesh will face Arjun Erigaisi in the final round, and will fight for the title with R Praggnanandhaa.

Updated on Feb 2, 2025, 8:58 AM IST

Freestyle Chess co-owner allays fears of Gukesh following Anand's withdrawal

World Chess Champion D Gukesh, center, being felicitated with a memento by former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand.

Updated on Feb 2, 2025, 9:40 AM IST

Delhi to miss out on D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Freestyle Chess match: Report

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game.

Updated on Feb 1, 2025, 2:24 PM IST

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Carlsen on discovering India No. 1

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.

Updated on Feb 1, 2025, 11:39 AM IST

Uzbek GM fails to explain Divya fist-bump in viral apology to Vaishali

Nodirbek Yakubboev apologises to Vaishali Rameshbabu.

Updated on Jan 31, 2025, 8:39 AM IST

Gukesh stumped by Carlsen's ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’ remark

D Gukesh responded to a Magnus Carlsen remark.

Published on Jan 31, 2025, 6:58 AM IST

No Gukesh vs Anand as chess legend pulls out of Carlsen-led Freestyle Tour

Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, and was scheduled to face the likes of D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen.

Published on Jan 30, 2025, 6:25 PM IST

Gukesh's ‘ridiculous’ February 3 FIDE deadline revealed, Anand makes decision

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are also part of FCPC. Viswanathan Anand pulled out.

Updated on Jan 30, 2025, 3:02 PM IST

FIDE General blasts Magnus Carlsen's ‘war’, reminds him of failed rebellion

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen during the Tata Steel Chess championship in Kolkata.

Updated on Jan 29, 2025, 11:05 AM IST

Chess legend reminds Uzbek GM of 2023 handshake after Vaishali incident

Yakubboev refused a handshake with Vaishali Ramesbabu

Published on Jan 29, 2025, 10:29 AM IST

Vaishali finds support in Germany’s 1st and only female GM in handshake scandal

Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu in action.

Published on Jan 27, 2025, 5:50 PM IST

Carlsen accepts Gukesh's World C'ship challenge in cryptic statement: ‘Maybe…’

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.

Updated on Jan 27, 2025, 12:50 PM IST

D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa left in splits after all-Indian derby ends in draw

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw.

Updated on Jan 27, 2025, 11:33 AM IST

Uzbek GM apologises to Vaishali for alleged sexist behaviour, blames it on Islam

Nodirbek Yakubboev snubs Vaishali Rameshbabu handshake.

Updated on Jan 27, 2025, 11:04 AM IST

Gukesh, Praggnanandha watch in amazement as 11-year-old ‘Messi’ beats Indian IM

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa paused their games to watch in amazement as 11-year-old chess prodigy Faustino Oro defeated Indian IM Divya Deshmukh.

Updated on Jan 26, 2025, 8:57 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen loses to 9-year-old Bangladeshi boy in sensational claim

Magnus Carlsen reportedly lost to a nine-year-old kid from Bangladesh.

Updated on Jan 24, 2025, 9:26 AM IST

Murzin, world rapid chess champion, in war of words with Russia: ‘At 18…’

GM Volodar Murzin (R) during a match with R Praggnanandhaa at FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024.

Published on Jan 24, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

D Gukesh to step down as world chess champion? World No. 3 sends boycott request

D Gukesh (L) and R Praggnanandhaa (R) face each other during a tournament.

Updated on Jan 24, 2025, 6:31 AM IST

Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Magnus Carlsen

D Gukesh owes credit to a German grandmaster, also praised by Magnus Carlsen.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025, 8:49 AM IST

Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, Praggnanandhaa pips Anand to third position

D Gukesh is the new India No. 1.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025, 8:07 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen wants Ruben ‘Amorim Out’ of Manchester United after Brighton loss

Former World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen feels Manchester United football club should fire their current manager Ruben Amorim

Published on Jan 20, 2025, 5:02 PM IST

D Gukesh spills the beans on Viswanathan Anand’s ‘Michael Jackson dance step’

World Chess Champion D Gukesh, left, with former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand during a press conference.

Published on Jan 20, 2025, 12:08 PM IST

D Gukesh supports Magnus Carlsen in jeans scandal, trolls FIDE dress code

D Gukesh indirectly gave his support to Magnus Carlsen.

Published on Jan 20, 2025, 10:43 AM IST

D Gukesh’s slow start in 2025 blamed on Khel Ratna Award ceremony

President Droupadi Murmu presents Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to chess world champion D Gukesh.

Published on Jan 19, 2025, 3:41 PM IST

D Gukesh leaves ex-World No. 3 GM shellshocked in sensational comeback win

D Gukesh defeated Anish Giri to open his 2025 season with a win.

Updated on Jan 19, 2025, 1:13 PM IST

Chinese chess cheating scandal: Top GMs banned, life-time for 'China's Carlsen'

Wang Tianyi has already received a life-time ban.

Updated on Jan 18, 2025, 2:32 PM IST

D Gukesh to make Olympics debut? FIDE chief drops staggering revelation

FIDE president had a solution for D Gukesh's Olympic dream.

Updated on Jan 18, 2025, 6:06 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen’s match-fixing video downplayed by FIDE president in blunt remark

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen poses for a picture.

Published on Jan 17, 2025, 8:04 PM IST

FIDE chief defends Anand in brutal criticism of Carlsen: ‘If you want to…’

Magnus Carlsen recently criticised Vishwanathan Anand's role as FIDE deputy president.

Published on Jan 17, 2025, 4:11 PM IST

D Gukesh set to make comeback in Wimbledon of chess, looks to replicate Anand

D Gukesh will look to add his name to a list consisting of the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

Updated on Jan 16, 2025, 4:48 PM IST

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