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Gukesh’s cool and classy triumph at the Candidates 2024 surpassed all expectations and the probability of the world witnessing the youngest ever World Champion is very much on the cards as he takes on reigning Champion Ding Liren of China in an all- Asian affair for the very first time in the history of Championships.

27 April 2024, 17:40 IST

Indian chess renaissance

Indian chess renaissance

Indian chess renaissance

27 April 2024, 17:40 IST

Gukesh becomes youngest FIDE Candidates Chess tournament winner, to challenge China's Liren for the world title

It was a stellar display of chess strength by Gukesh throughout the tournament as he scored 9 points. Hikaru Nakamura, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Fabiano Caruana scored 8.5 points each. Gukesh scored five victories and his only loss came against Alireza Firouzja.

22 April 2024, 02:23 IST

Gukesh becomes youngest FIDE Candidates Chess tournament winner, to challenge China's Ding Liren for the world title

Gukesh becomes youngest FIDE Candidates Chess tournament winner, to challenge China's Ding Liren for the world title

Gukesh becomes youngest FIDE Candidates Chess tournament winner, to challenge China's Liren for the world title

22 April 2024, 02:23 IST

Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go

Gukesh will take on Hikaru Nakamura, currently the third highest rated player in the World with the Black pieces in the last round tomorrow. The winner of the Candidates earns the right to Challenge World Champion Ding Liren of China for the World title.

21 April 2024, 04:12 IST

FIDE Candidates Chess tournament: Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go

FIDE Candidates Chess tournament: Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go

Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go

21 April 2024, 04:12 IST

Could Dommaraju Gukesh go all the way? All eyes on 17-year-old ahead of Sunday's game

Gukesh, Hikaru Nakamura, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Fabiano Caruana are in contention for the title, with the winner earning the right to challenge World Champion Ding Liren of China for a shot at glory.

20 April 2024, 11:23 IST

Could Dommaraju Gukesh go all the way? All eyes on 17-year-old ahead of Sunday's game

Could Dommaraju Gukesh go all the way? All eyes on 17-year-old ahead of Sunday's game

Could Dommaraju Gukesh go all the way? All eyes on 17-year-old ahead of Sunday's game

20 April 2024, 11:23 IST

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

Gukesh was determination personified as he scored a a crucial and needed victory over Nijat Abasov and the fact that R Praggnanadhaa held overnight sole leader Nepomniachtchi to a draw helped his cause to join Nepomniachtchi at the top.

19 April 2024, 05:43 IST

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

19 April 2024, 05:43 IST

FIDE Candidates Round 11: Nepomniachtchi shoots into sole lead, Gukesh follows half point behind

Praggnanandhaa overstretched against Hikaru Nakura to end on the losing side. Vaishali, after a disastrous first half, did well to defeat the highest rated player in the fray, Goryachkina, the hot favourite to win the event.

18 April 2024, 06:56 IST

FIDE Candidates Round 11: Nepomniachtchi shoots into sole lead, Gukesh follows half point behind

FIDE Candidates Round 11: Nepomniachtchi shoots into sole lead, Gukesh follows half point behind

FIDE Candidates Round 11: Nepomniachtchi shoots into sole lead, Gukesh follows half point behind

18 April 2024, 06:56 IST

Candidates Tournament 2024: Exciting contests on the cards in round 11

All the three Indians wielding whites will be taking on the top three pre- tournament favourites.

17 April 2024, 14:19 IST

Candidates Tournament 2024: Exciting contests on the cards in round 11

Candidates Tournament 2024: Exciting contests on the cards in round 11

Candidates Tournament 2024: Exciting contests on the cards in round 11

17 April 2024, 14:19 IST

My strategy was always to take one game at a time, says Viswanathan Anand

The five-time world champion is impressed with the performance of the Indian players so far in the FIDE Candidates Chess tournament at Toronto.

17 April 2024, 13:08 IST

My strategy was always to take one game at a time, says Viswanathan Anand

My strategy was always to take one game at a time, says Viswanathan Anand

My strategy was always to take one game at a time, says Viswanathan Anand

17 April 2024, 13:08 IST

FIDE: Gukesh and Nepomniactchi stay in joint lead; draw between Vidit and R Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh and Nepomniatchi continue to stay in joint lead with 6 points each but now find Pragg, Caruana and Nakamura chasing within striking distance of just half a point. Vidit too stays in contention with 5 points while Alireza with 3.5 points, after today’s loss is just left with a theoretical possibility.

16 April 2024, 04:22 IST

FIDE: Gukesh and Nepomniactchi stay in joint lead; draw between Vidit and R Praggnanandhaa

FIDE: Gukesh and Nepomniactchi stay in joint lead; draw between Vidit and R Praggnanandhaa

FIDE: Gukesh and Nepomniactchi stay in joint lead; draw between Vidit and R Praggnanandhaa

16 April 2024, 04:22 IST

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

The players are tightly bunched together with five more rounds remaining. Pragg is now in hot pursuit of the leaders, just half a point behind while Vidit, who has moved up in the standings along with Nakamura and Caruana.

15 April 2024, 04:28 IST

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

15 April 2024, 04:28 IST