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Javokhir Sindarov focuses on preparation over predictions ahead of Gukesh title clash

Javokhir Sindarov prepares for the strongest version of Gukesh Dommaraju for their championship match. He is not reading into recent results as he gears up for the historic event. Sindarov secured his shot at the crown by winning this year's Candidates Tournament. He will face defending champion Gukesh in Geneva…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Praggnanandhaa opens up on Candidates heartbreak, vows to enjoy chess again

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his Candidates Tournament disappointment. He gave his all but missed out on the title. Now, he is a contender at Norway Chess. Praggnanandhaa aims to enjoy chess more and plans a lighter schedule to avoid burnout. He finds strength in his sister Vaishali's…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Meet Vaishali Rameshbabu: India’s chess prodigy taking on world champion Ju Wenjun

The Mediterranean shores of Cyprus witnessed an intense battle of minds on April 15, 2026, as some of the world’s finest female chess players competed for the prestigious Women’s Candidates crown. Among the frontrunners were India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner. In a decisive final round,…

Whats Hot · Apr 16

Chess men or destiny's children? How quirk of fate played a role in setting up Ding vs Gukesh world chess battle

'It's not just luck but what you make out of luck that matters more,' goes the famous adage. While that holds true for both the finalists of the World Chess Championship Match — champion Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh — the Indian's story is even more fascinating.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024

Chess: Magnus Carlsen loses on home turf in Norway to 18-year-old Indian

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, fifth in the Candidates, says: ‘I can beat these players, but I have to play my best for that’

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

FIDE Candidates chess tournament winner Gukesh all set for World Championship

FIDE Candidates chess tournament winner Gukesh all set for World Championship against Ding Liren of China

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024

Gukesh’s quest to conquer the world reaches its final stage: Data

D. Gukesh wins FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, outshining top players worldwide at 17

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024

Gukesh sacrificed childhood to come this far: Coach

CHENNAI: It was 2017 and an 11-year old D Gukesh was still learning the ropes of top-flight chess. But he was clear in his mind: "I want to become the youngest world chess champion," Gukesh had said in an interview.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2024

Felt I could win the Candidates chess tournament after seventh round loss: Gukesh

The fearless approach with deep preparation of D Gukesh came out of syllabus for his well-versed opponents in the Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2024

Gukesh historic win | PM Modi, Anand laud Chess Grandmaster for Candidates victory

D Gukesh hailed as potential future world champion after winning prestigious Candidates tournament at 17.

The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024