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01.03 / 10:21

markets Digital Software Experts RAI chess Gukesh attains career-best No 3 ranking; Praggnanandhaa back in top 10

Gukesh, who lost the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee to Praggnanandhaa on tiebreak, is behind second-placed Hikaru Nakamura (2802) while and Norway's Magnus Carlsen (2833) continues to be the top-ranked chess player in the world. The Indian Grandmaster has overtaken compatriot Arjun Erigiasi and USA's Fabiano Caruana.

30.12 / 06:11

Platform social information Equality Videos International chess Norwegian chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over jeans

Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.

29.12 / 02:17

markets Digital Strategy PAM social Videos chess Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.

28.12 / 15:59

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12.12 / 19:15

FIVE Career security Remark classical Schools chess New world chess champion D Gukesh shares two connections with superstar Rajinikanth.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In a gripping final showdown, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and deciding game to clinch the title. The match kept chess fans worldwide on edge, with Gukesh securing 7.5 points to Liren’s 6.5 after a dramatic victory in the final classical time control game. Along with the prestigious title, Gukesh will receive a prize fund of $2.5 million. But did you know that this young champion has two Rajinikanth connections?

12.12 / 17:55

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Gukesh Dommaraju, a.k.a. D Gukesh, was 'only' the third youngest grandmaster in history. By yesterday evening, the teenager from Chennai also entered the annals of chess history, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion.

12.12 / 14:49

security Celebrity classical stars Schools Features chess Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh's schooling, education and family background

D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of their closely contested match to secure the title. The match, which kept chess enthusiasts on edge, ended with Gukesh achieving 7.5 points against Liren’s 6.5 after a dramatic victory in the final classical time control game. As the new world champion, Gukesh will receive the $2.5 million prize fund. Gukesh is the second Indian to claim the world chess title, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Anand, a five-time world champion, last held the title in 2013 before losing to Magnus Carlsen.

12.12 / 13:35

markets Google security Software Experts chess Chess Championship: Gukesh beats China's Ding Liren to become the youngest world chess champion at 18

Gukesh Dommaraju made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest chess world champion, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic final game of a 14-game match held in Singapore. At just 18 years old, Gukesh is now the 18th world chess champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov, who held the record as the youngest champion since 1985 when he defeated Anatoly Karpov at the age of 22. In the decisive game, Gukesh, playing with the black pieces, capitalized on a blunder by Ding, who faltered under pressure in what was considered a favorable position. The win gave Gukesh a 7.5-6.5 victory in the match, sealing his historic triumph.

23.11 / 18:07

markets UPS Strategy Election wellness trends chess Every move you make: Viswanathan Anand decodes Gukesh vs. Ding Liren epic chess showdown

Viswanathan Anand explains in “simple terms” the mind games involved in choosing openings for a championship finale.

27.10 / 12:59

markets Digital security PAM stage country chess PM Modi lauds Arjun Erigaisi's historic achievement as Indian Grandmaster breaks 2800 rating mark

Narendra Modi has congratulated Arjun Erigaisi, the Indian chess prodigy who recently achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live chess ratings. This accomplishment makes Erigaisi the youngest Indian and only the second player from the country, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to cross this coveted threshold. The 21-year-old grandmaster reached this milestone on October 24, during the 2024 European Chess Club Cup. Representing Team Alkaloid, Erigaisi secured victory in a critical fifth-round match against Russian player Dmitry Andreikin, playing with the White pieces.

02.06 / 07:05

FIVE track classical Videos Updates International chess M&M's Anand Mahindra shares Praggnanandhaa's checkmate swagger walk as he topples world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana

Anand Mahindra shared a video of R Praggnanandhaa with the caption, «Now, it was the world #2 in the bag...»

02.06 / 05:35

Gap security classical stars Equality International chess Norway Chess 2024: ‘Mind-blowing’, Gautam Adani lauds Pragananadhaa for defeating Magnus Carlsen

Norway Chess competition.“Incredible Praggnanandhaa! Beating both World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and No.2 Fabiano Caruana in classical chess at #NorwayChess is mindblowing. You’re on a roll and still just 18! Keep the tricolour flying high.

02.06 / 04:09

FIVE track classical Equality Updates International chess Norway Chess: R Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night.

30.05 / 03:03

UPS WhatsApp classical chess Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess, allows players significant amount of time to make their moves, usually at least one hour.

16.01 / 18:57

Provident Web3 Strategy Software innovations Features Videos chess Magnus Carlsen and Animoca Brands Begin Phased Launch of Decentralized Chess Game

Game software development company Animoca Brands has begun the phased launch of its decentralized chess strategy video game, Anichess, in partnership with Norwegian chess grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen, the company announced today.

27.09 / 12:25

BBC HANS gossips reports chess American chess prodigy Niemann denies allegations of using 'vibrating sex toy' to beat world champion Carlsen

Hans Niemann has refuted allegations of using a vibrating sex toy to gain an unfair advantage during a USD 500,000 chess match last year, as reported by the BBC. Niemann achieved a significant victory over five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup held in St.

31.08 / 16:39

Platform show performer social classical Modi meets grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, says India’s youth can conquer any domain

Narendra Modi on Thursday after meeting18-year-old chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and congratulating him on his brilliant performance at the International Chess Federation (FIDE). On social media platform X, Modi said that Praggnanandhaa personify passion and perseverance. The prime minister said, “Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today.

30.08 / 06:01

Citi Pride country ‘Good for Chess’: R Praggnanandhaa receives grand welcome at Chennai airport | Watch

Airport. Upon his arrival in the city, Praggnanandhaa said, “I am very happy to see so many people coming here and it is good for Chess". The Indian Chess prodigy won a silver medal in the Fide World Cup 2023 and qualified for the Candidates 2024 recently.

26.08 / 18:37

Entertainment Celebrity show voice social Indian chess Praggnanandhaa’s success a new Indian assault at the top of world chess: Viswanathan Anand

The chess World Cup final had been decided a couple of hours earlier but the excitement in Viswanathan Anand’s voice was still palpable. It was despite his protégé Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa having lost the final to world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Anand spoke with BORIA MAJUMDAR about what this achievement means, how it can help Indian chess going forward, and Praggnanandhaa. Excerpts:Finally, India has someone after you who made it to the World Cup final and created history. This is among the best achievements of Indian chess. And as someone who started it all, you must be proud. It is a huge achievement.

24.08 / 08:03

UPS Remark classical chess Can R Praggnanandhaa still win Chess World Cup 2023 final? Here’s how the tie-breaker vs Magnus Carlsen will be decided

two consecutive draws in the classical format, compelling the finalists to resolve the winner through rapid and blitz games. The tie-breaker will kick off with the rapid format, where both Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen will have 25 minutes each, with an additional 10 seconds per move, commencing from the very first move. Should this round fail to produce a winner, the intensity will rise as the contenders dive into two more games, but this time with a reduced time control of 10 minutes per player.

23.08 / 13:15

chess Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen ends in draw, tiebreaker match tomorrow

ALSO READ: Meet R Praggnanandhaa, Indian chess prodigy to take on No 1 Magnus Carlsen in FIDE World Cup final today Taking to X, the International Chess Federation wrote, "Magnus Carlsen takes a quiet draw with white against Praggnanandhaa and sends the final to tiebreaks. The winner of the #FIDEWorldCup will be decided tomorrow!" Earlier, Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana and stormed into the final of the FIDE World Cup.

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