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Chess: Gukesh, 17, shocks favourites to become youngest challenger for title

The Chennai teenager won the Candidates by just half a point and will take on China’s Ding Liren for the world crown in a 14-game series later this year

The Guardian - UK

MS Dhoni and Novak Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation D Gukesh

NEW DELHI: India's rising chess star, D Gukesh, finds inspiration in the composure and resilience exhibited by two sporting legends: former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and tennis icon Novak Djokovic.

The Times of India

CHESS | I think I’m ready for the challenge, says Gukesh on his upcoming clash with Ding

Ding Liren struggles as Gukesh prepares for World championship match, showing determination and focus in his training.

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Vishy sir has been a huge inspiration for me and I have heavily benefitted from his academy, says Gukesh

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh credits Viswanathan Anand for historic win, youngest challenger to world title, faces Ding Liren next.

The Hindu

I wouldn't have been close to what I am now if it wasn't for Vishy sir: Gukesh

NEW DELHI: Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh on Thursday expressed his profound gratitude towards the legendary Viswanathan Anand, acknowledging his pivotal role in shaping his career. Gukesh, aged 17, attributed much of his success to Anand, stating, "I wouldn't have achieved what I have today if it weren't for him."

The Times of India

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

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

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Teenage Indian Chess Prodigy Gukesh D Wins Candidates Tournament

Seventeen-year-old Gukesh D's historic win at the Candidates Tournament sets the stage for a potential clash with world champion Ding Liren at the 2024 Wor...

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'The 'children' of Vishy Anand are on the loose' - remarks Garry Kasparov after Gukesh's triumph at Candidates

Russian chess icon Garry Kasparov described it as "the Indian earthquake in Toronto" as he praised teenage Grandmaster D Gukesh for achieving the distinction of becoming the youngest ever challenger for the world title. This achievement, according to Kasparov, is a significant shift in the global order of the game,…

The Times of India

Gukesh's win tectonic shift in world chess order: Kasparov

Garry Kasparov praises Indian teen Grandmaster D. Gukesh for becoming youngest world title challenger, marking chess world's shift.

The Hindu

India unveils Chennai's 17-year-old Gukesh as its youngest challenger in chess history

NAGPUR: Gukesh Dommaraju announced his arrival with a masterstroke. The Indian prince overtook elite players to create history by becoming the youngest ever challenger for the World chess title.

The Times of India

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest challenger for world chess title

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men’s Candidates chess tournament after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura on a nailbiting final day

The Guardian - US

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

Indian teenager Gukesh to challenge China’s Ding for world chess title

Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.

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'My next goal is to make it big at the World Championship': Indian chess' rising star D Gukesh is ready to conquer the world

NEW DELHI: D Gukesh, India's chess sensation, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates tournament, earning the right to challenge chess world champion Ding Liren. At just 17 years old, Gukesh's triumph surpasses a record set by Garry Kasparov four…

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Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

In a thrilling conclusion to the Candidates Chess Tournament, 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh secured a crucial draw against American chess prodigy Hikaru Nakamura in the 14th and final round here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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D Gukesh makes history as youngest to win Candidates, gets to challenge chess world champion Ding Liren

India's D Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to win Candidates tournament, which earns him the right to challenge chess world champion Ding Liren. This achievement surpasses a record set by the legendary Garry Kasparov four decades ago.

The Times of India

Candidates Chess: Sharp and stable, Gukesh stays strong contender

PUNE: Regardless of the result in the 11th round scheduled on Wednesday night in the Candidates chess in Toronto, D Gukesh will remain in contention to win the Challenger spot. The 17-yearold Tamil Nadu boy has displayed remarkable hunger and tenacity to be joint leader with stalwart Ian Nepomniachtchi of…

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The Guardian - UK

Chess: Nepomniachtchi bids for third Candidates victory as Indian trio shine

The 33-year-old Russian, a defeated world title challenger in 2021 and 2023, is in line for a third attempt as he leads in Toronto at halfway in the 14-round event

The Guardian - UK

Caruana favourite as Candidates begins while Carlsen wins sixth event in a row

The contest to decide Ding Liren’s challenger began on Thursday, while the world No 1 kept up his winning streak in the Grenke Classic

The Hindu

Candidates chess | Nakamura or Caruana are favourites, while no one in front among women

The Candidates tournament features top players competing for a chance to challenge world champions Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

The Times of India

Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen beats Caruana in freestyle final while Ding finishes last

The world No 1 recovered from a slow start to defeat young rivals Firouzja and Abdusattorov while China’s world champion has been unable to shake off a losing spiral

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Wei Yi wins at Wijk aan Zee as former prodigy emerges from shadows

The 24-year-old was a grandmaster at 13 and the youngest ever 2700-rated player at 15, now he has jumped into the world top 10 with a chance to aim for the ultimate peak

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Ding at risk of finishing last as world champion falters at Wijk

The 31-year-old, who took eight months off due to illness, planned a comeback at the “chess Wimbledon” but, with just two weekend rounds left, he is only half a point clear of bottom place

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