The Latest Breaking News from D Gukesh

D Gukesh bows out of Freestyle Grand Slam chess after loss to Fabiano Caruana

World champion D Gukesh was eliminated from the Freestyle Grand Slam Chess after suffering his second consecutive quarterfinal loss to Fabiano Caruana in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025

Disappointing 2024, wanted it to change, says Praggnanandhaa

CHENNAI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa left 2024 behind with a tinge of disappointment. But he started the new year with a bang, toppling newly-crowned world champion and compatriot D Gukesh in tie-breakers to claim his maiden Tata Steel Chess title in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. In doing so, he became…

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025

'Mere pass panch hai!': Viswanathan Anand's playful dig as Praggnanandhaa wins maiden Tata Steel Masters title

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa battled fatigue and nerves to overcome world champion D Gukesh in a high-stakes showdown between compatriots, securing his first-ever Tata Steel Masters title. The 19-year-old from Chennai staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the 18-year-old 2-1 in the tiebreaker of the tournament’s 87th edition on…

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025

After furore, Manu Bhaker gets Khel Ratna award; D Gukesh named too

Facing criticism for ignoring Manu Bhaker from the list of recommended athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the government announced that the Paris Games’ double Olympic medallist will receive the country’s highest sporting honour.

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025

Gukesh promises best moves on 64 squares after being chosen for prestigious Khel Ratna award

NEW DELHI: Chess world champion D Gukesh on Thursday vowed to deliver his best on the 64 squares after being chosen for the prestigious 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna' award by the government.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh conferred with Khel Ratna; MYAS announces National Sports Awards 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on Thursday announced the National Sports Awards 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 2, 2025

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award -- the country's highest sporting honour.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

Chess star Tania Sachdev vents frustration over alleged lack of recognition from Delhi government; CM Atishi responds

Indian chess is going through a golden era, with D Gukesh further raising the bar recently by becoming the youngest ever world champion, earning recognition around the world. However, woman grandmaster Tania Sachdev has highlighted that there is still ground to be made in India when it comes to acknowledging…

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

Gukesh's 'a lot left to achieve' attitude is absolutely terrific, says Anand

Five-Time World Champ Is Now Hoping For An All-Indian WCC Final In The Next Cycle

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

World champion is fine, now it's time to be best player: Gukesh

Gukesh, on his homecoming, says that he still has a long way to go

The Times of India · Dec 17, 2024