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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.

D Gukesh and Garry Kasparov pose for a picture. Via Garry Kasparov on Facebook.

Russian legend Kasparov lauds Gukesh for historic victory

December 13, 2024, 04:46 PM - 3 min read

"The future is bright not only in chess. The summit has been reached and now the goal must be to raise it even higher for the next ascent. Congratulations again. Upward!" he said.

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 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 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.

Game 7 ends in a draw after 72 moves and over 5 hours of play at the 2024 World Chess Championship. Image: FIDE/X.

Gukesh, Liren seventh round ends in fourth consecutive draw

December 3, 2024, 08:38 PM - 4 min read

The stalemate, which came after five hours and 22 minutes of nerve-wracking play, left both players on an identical tally of 3.5 points each, still shy of four more points in order to win the championship.