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In a world championship, it's not only about chess. There is a lot of mental and emotional pressure to deal with, Gukesh said in a press meet organised by Velammal Vidyalaya, his childhood school.

Handling mental, emotional pressure crucial in World C'ship: Gukesh

December 16, 2024, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The 18-year-old, who defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest ever owner of the world title, arrived Chennai on Monday to a rousing welcome

New world chess champion D Gukesh. File photo.

Money doesn’t drive me, chess does: Champion D Gukesh

December 15, 2024, 05:15 PM - 4 min read

D Gukesh, newly crowned world chess champion, reflects on his success and the significance of his Rs 11.45 crore prize money, emphasising that his motivation remains the joy of playing chess. He credits his parents’ sacrifices and continues to learn from the game.

All India Chess Federation President Nitin Narang (Left) and D Gukesh (Right).

AICF chief lauds Gukesh’s win as ‘extraordinary achievement’

December 12, 2024, 09:21 PM - 2 min read

Dommaraju Gukesh won the World Chess Championship and became the youngest ever to lift the title at the age of 18. He defeated China’s Ding Liren, who clinched the same title last year.

D Gukesh after winning the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Image: X.

Dommaraju Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion

December 12, 2024, 06:45 PM - 3 min read

He defeated China's holder Ding Liren.

Gukesh, Liren head toward tiebreaks, draws 13th game

December 11, 2024, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

With the scores tied at 6.5-6.5 and only one game of classical chess to go, it is only likely that the match will be extended to the tie-break stage where games of shorter duration will decide the winner.

Ding Liren defeats D Gukesh in 12th round to tie the game. Image: FIDE/X.

Gukesh, Liren head towards last two decisive games

December 10, 2024, 02:28 PM - 3 min read

In case of another draw, there is a decent chance that the chess buffs will get to see the tie-break games.

World Championship holder Ding Liren. Image: X/FIDE.

Gukesh loses 12th round to Liren, levels score again at 6-6

December 9, 2024, 08:22 PM - 3 min read

The game ended in 39 moves.

D Gukesh credits his team for lead in Game 11 vs Ding Liren

Gukesh's master stroke: Sacrifices queen at Chess Champs

December 9, 2024, 11:53 AM - 2 min read

Gukesh's brilliant move in Game 11 caused Ding Liren to make a surprising blunder, transforming what seemed like a draw into a decisive victory. The Indian prodigy is now on the verge of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion.

D Gukesh after leading for the first time in eleven games of the World Chess Championship. Image: FIDE/X.

D Gukesh wins eleventh round, leads World C'ship by 6-5

December 8, 2024, 07:29 PM - 4 min read

With just three games to come, Gukesh took the lead for the first time in the match, with the scoreline now reading 6-5 in favour of the 18-year-old Indian.

Gukesh and Ding settle for a quick draw in Game 10.

Gukesh, Ding draw again in Game 10 of World Chess

December 7, 2024, 06:50 PM - 2 min read

The FIDE World Chess Championship Final between defending champion Ding Liren of China and Indian challenger Gukesh Dommaraju continued its pattern of draws, with Game 10 ending in a cautious stalemate.

Gukesh and Liren's ninth round ends in a draw. Image: FIDE/X.

Gukesh, Liren stick to yet another draw in World C'ship

December 5, 2024, 07:56 PM - 4 min read

Just five more classical games are left to be played in the USD 2.5 million prize money championship and if a tied result happens after 14 rounds, there will be games under faster time control to determine the winner.

Gukesh and Liren in the eighth round of the World Chess Championship. Image: X.

Gukesh, Liren finish 8th round on draw; fifth on trot

December 4, 2024, 08:22 PM - 5 min read

The two players signed peace after 51 moves. It was the sixth draw of the 14-round match.