Chess | Gukesh stuns Nepomniachtchi; Praggnanandhaa holds Anish D. Gukesh defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi in Tata Steel Masters, while R. Praggnanandhaa draws with Anish Giri. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
My rating has been a stationary target as I am playing much less: Viswanathan Anand Bengaluru's R. Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked chess player, prompting Anand to redefine the gold standard. The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
Praggnanandhaa stuns world champion Liren; surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player Teenaged Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa defeats world champion Ding Liren, surpassing Viswanathan Anand as top-rated Indian player. The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024
Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Pragg, Vidit and Vaishali Five Indians qualify for Candidates Tournament, with D. Gukesh and K. Humpy taking the final spots. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data Indian chess had a successful 2023 with two GMs qualifying for the 2024 Candidates Tournament & 11 Indians in the world top 100. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023 Ask the importance of just one healthy eye to those who suffer from visual impairment. Similarly, ask the value of one Candidates spot to those Indian chess followers who waited for 32 years to see the second Indian to reach there. Viswanathan Anand was the first in 1991. And now,… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
Gukesh closes in on Candidates qualification CHENNAI: D Gukesh inched closer to a Candidates spot after emerging victorious in the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship here on Thursday. The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023
Gukesh wins title on tie-break, becomes frontrunner for FIDE Circuit Candidates berth D. Gukesh wins Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship on tie-break, surpassing Anish Giri in FIDE Circuit leaderboard. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
CHESS | Gukesh chuffed at how things have turned out for him Relieved Gukesh wins Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship after "stressful" few months, thanks to coach and second. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
CHESS | Gukesh a draw away from likely Candidates berth Arjun Erigaisi secures win in Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship, Gukesh leads with 4 points & chance of FIDE Circuit Candidates berth. The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Chennai GM Chess | Gukesh emerges sole leader with second-straight win Chennai's D. Gukesh won with black against Hungary's Sanan Sjugirov, emerging sole leader of Chennai Grand Masters chess championship with 3.5 points. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Gukesh beats Alexandr Predke, leads with Harikrishna Indian prodigy D. Gukesh wins 4th round of Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship, joint-leader with Harikrishna. The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023
India has potential World champions, but they will have strong competition: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, World Blitz Champion & former World No. 2, shares his journey to becoming one of 14 Grandmasters to reach the magical 2800 Elo points in chess & his thoughts on the current World Championship format. The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
All set for the battle in Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship to commence Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship offers 3 players chance to qualify for 2024 Candidates tournament. Average rating of 2711 makes it India's strongest chess tournament. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 With Indian chess at its acme, the stars are set to pose a strong challenge at the Candidates India's chess followers set to witness historic Candidates tournament in Toronto. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R. Vaishali have already qualified, while D. Gukesh and Koneru Humpy are in contention. AICF has allocated ₹2 crore to aid in preparation, showing support for the players.
The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023 Vidit wins Isle of Man crown, seals Candidates berth Vidit Gujrathi has turned the limelight back on him by winning the Fide Grand Swiss at Isle of Man on Sunday. It gave the 29-year old from Nashik a qualifying spot for the World Championship chess candidates tournament. "Amazing, unbelievable," said Vidit to Chessbase India.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal can all become World champions: Boris Gelfand Boris Gelfand, former World No. 3, is impressed by the respect Indian players give to their coaches. He finds D. Gukesh's depth of calculation, Pragg's feeling for the game, Arjun's creativity and Nihal's technique impressive. He believes they have a chance of becoming World champions. He also credits Netflix series…
The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023 Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begin campaign in chess at Asian Games NEW DELHI: The spotlight will be on the young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games, especially after his recent impressive performances in the World Cup. India is eager to secure several medals to boost their overall tally.
The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023 Indian Grandmasters Gukesh, Humpy to play Armageddon Championship Finale in Berlin NAGPUR: Indian chess Grandmasters D Gukesh and Humpy Koneru are geared up for an intense showdown in the Armageddon Championship Series Finale in Berlin from Thursday.
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 Stalin felicitates chess grandmaster D. Gukesh CM M.K. Stalin felicitates D. Gukesh, new India No. 1 chess grandmaster, at TN Secretariat. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Chief Sec. Meena, officials present. Gukesh's parents accompany him. A proud moment for TN!
The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023 Tata Steel Chess | Grischuk outsmarts young guns to lift blitz title Alexander Grischuk, 39, wins Tata Steel Chess India Blitz event. Praggnanandhaa, the sole leader at start of day, finishes 3rd. Uzbekistan's Abdusattorov takes 2nd. Grischuk's victory in 15th round vs Praggnanandhaa crucial. Indian players didn't live up to expectations.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Tata Steel Chess | Praggnanandhaa in sole lead after a wild day of blitz Praggnanandhaa leads Tata Steel Chess India open blitz event after nine rounds; Gujrathi, Grischuk follow; Vachier-Lagrave, Arjun, Gukesh pose challenges.
The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023 Gukesh hopes to be world chess champion one day KOLKATA: It took more than 36 years for India to get a new No. 1 player in chess as D Gukesh replaced five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand from the perch last month. But the Chennai boy is not sure how long his reign at the top will last.
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The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Gukesh excited about the Asian Games, feels India has a fair chance Excited for his first Asian Games, D. Gukesh is optimistic about India's chances in chess. He recently had a camp with Boris Gelfand and is looking forward to watching other sports. He had a tough time in the rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, but was pleased…