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CHESS | Gukesh chuffed at how things have turned out for him

Relieved Gukesh wins Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship after "stressful" few months, thanks to coach and second.

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CHESS | Gukesh a draw away from likely Candidates berth

Arjun Erigaisi secures win in Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship, Gukesh leads with 4 points & chance of FIDE Circuit Candidates berth.

The Hindu

Chennai GM Chess | Gukesh emerges sole leader with second-straight win

Chennai's D. Gukesh won with black against Hungary's Sanan Sjugirov, emerging sole leader of Chennai Grand Masters chess championship with 3.5 points.

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Gukesh beats Alexandr Predke, leads with Harikrishna

Indian prodigy D. Gukesh wins 4th round of Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship, joint-leader with Harikrishna.

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India has potential World champions, but they will have strong competition: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, World Blitz Champion & former World No. 2, shares his journey to becoming one of 14 Grandmasters to reach the magical 2800 Elo points in chess & his thoughts on the current World Championship format.

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All set for the battle in Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship to commence

Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship offers 3 players chance to qualify for 2024 Candidates tournament. Average rating of 2711 makes it India's strongest chess tournament.

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With Indian chess at its acme, the stars are set to pose a strong challenge at the Candidates

India's chess followers set to witness historic Candidates tournament in Toronto. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R. Vaishali have already qualified, while D. Gukesh and Koneru Humpy are in contention. AICF has allocated ₹2 crore to aid in preparation, showing support for the players.

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Vidit wins Isle of Man crown, seals Candidates berth

Vidit Gujrathi has turned the limelight back on him by winning the Fide Grand Swiss at Isle of Man on Sunday. It gave the 29-year old from Nashik a qualifying spot for the World Championship chess candidates tournament. "Amazing, unbelievable," said Vidit to Chessbase India.

The Times of India

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal can all become World champions: Boris Gelfand

Boris Gelfand, former World No. 3, is impressed by the respect Indian players give to their coaches. He finds D. Gukesh's depth of calculation, Pragg's feeling for the game, Arjun's creativity and Nihal's technique impressive. He believes they have a chance of becoming World champions. He also credits Netflix series…

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Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begin campaign in chess at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The spotlight will be on the young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games, especially after his recent impressive performances in the World Cup. India is eager to secure several medals to boost their overall tally.

The Times of India

Indian Grandmasters Gukesh, Humpy to play Armageddon Championship Finale in Berlin

NAGPUR: Indian chess Grandmasters D Gukesh and Humpy Koneru are geared up for an intense showdown in the Armageddon Championship Series Finale in Berlin from Thursday.

The Times of India

Stalin felicitates chess grandmaster D. Gukesh

CM M.K. Stalin felicitates D. Gukesh, new India No. 1 chess grandmaster, at TN Secretariat. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Chief Sec. Meena, officials present. Gukesh's parents accompany him. A proud moment for TN!

The Hindu

Tata Steel Chess | Grischuk outsmarts young guns to lift blitz title

Alexander Grischuk, 39, wins Tata Steel Chess India Blitz event. Praggnanandhaa, the sole leader at start of day, finishes 3rd. Uzbekistan's Abdusattorov takes 2nd. Grischuk's victory in 15th round vs Praggnanandhaa crucial. Indian players didn't live up to expectations.

The Hindu

Tata Steel Chess | Praggnanandhaa in sole lead after a wild day of blitz

Praggnanandhaa leads Tata Steel Chess India open blitz event after nine rounds; Gujrathi, Grischuk follow; Vachier-Lagrave, Arjun, Gukesh pose challenges.

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The Times of India

Gukesh hopes to be world chess champion one day

KOLKATA: It took more than 36 years for India to get a new No. 1 player in chess as D Gukesh replaced five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand from the perch last month. But the Chennai boy is not sure how long his reign at the top will last.

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Gukesh excited about the Asian Games, feels India has a fair chance

Excited for his first Asian Games, D. Gukesh is optimistic about India's chances in chess. He recently had a camp with Boris Gelfand and is looking forward to watching other sports. He had a tough time in the rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, but was pleased…

The Times of India

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave emerges rapid champion; R Praggnanandhaa ends joint third in Tata Steel Chess India

KOLKATA: India's chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa finished third but former World Blitz champion Maxime Vachier-Lagrave continued his dominance with two more wins to claim the 'Tata Steel Chess India 2023' rapid title, here on Thursday.

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Tata Steel Chess | Vachier-Largrave wins rapid title in style, with a round to spare

MVL wins Tata Steel Chess India rapid section in Kolkata with 1.5 points more than second-placed Teimour Radjabov. R. Praggnanandhaa best Indian performer, coming third. MVL didn't lose a single game, winning five. Arjun Erigaisi ninth in 10-player field.

The Times of India

D Gukesh slips, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave takes sole lead in Tata Steel Chess rapid tournament

KOLKATA: India’s new No. 1 player D Gukesh slipped as Maxime Vachier-Lagrave grabbed the sole lead at the end of Day II of the Tata Steel Chess India rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of India campus on Wednesday.

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Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event

Vachier-Lagrave leads Tata Steel Chess India Open Rapid event, 4.5 pts; Radjabov, 3 Indians (Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi, Gukesh) & Grischuk on 4 pts; Harikrishna & Erigaisi at bottom. Vachier-Lagrave won vs Keymer, Gukesh & Abdusattorov; Radjabov bt Grischuk & Harikrishna; Praggnanandhaa lost to Harikrishna; Gujrathi bt Radjabov; Gukesh drew with Vachier-Lagrave…

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand hopes for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. The five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

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D Gukesh among leaders; Hari, Vidit struggle in Tata Steel Chess

KOLKATA: The focus was on the rising superstars of Indian chess, but Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi failed to shine on the opening day of the Tata Steel Chess India rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of India campus on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand looks for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. But the five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

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