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Gukesh’s quest to conquer the world reaches its final stage: Data

D. Gukesh wins FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, outshining top players worldwide at 17

The Hindu

Gukesh's win a booster shot for India's chess

PUNE: D Gukesh has always been the real deal among all the Indian chess talent. Simply because hi s superior over-the board credentials in classical chess within the young brigade. He has always been a fighter and is never happy with half a point.

The Times of India

India unveils Chennai's 17-year-old Gukesh as its youngest challenger in chess history

NAGPUR: Gukesh Dommaraju announced his arrival with a masterstroke. The Indian prince overtook elite players to create history by becoming the youngest ever challenger for the World chess title.

The Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen Net Worth 2024: Life And Fortune Of The Chess Grandmaster

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen dominates with record wins, the highest rating ever, and the most prize money earned. His immense talent translates to a net worth that reflects his champion status.

International Business Times

Chess: Nepomniachtchi bids for third Candidates victory as Indian trio shine

The 33-year-old Russian, a defeated world title challenger in 2021 and 2023, is in line for a third attempt as he leads in Toronto at halfway in the 14-round event

The Guardian - UK

Candidates Tournament: 'Praggnanandhaa will do well; Vidit, Gukesh will struggle'

NAGPUR: For the first time in 74 years since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in Budapest in 1950, the event will feature a rare mix of youngsters and battle-hardened pros over the next 20 days at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada.

The Times of India

Caruana favourite as Candidates begins while Carlsen wins sixth event in a row

The contest to decide Ding Liren’s challenger began on Thursday, while the world No 1 kept up his winning streak in the Grenke Classic

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Experience vs exuberance: Candidates vie for big chess prize

NAGPUR: For the first time since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in 1950, as many as five Indian masters will be vying to become a challenger to the world chess champion.

The Times of India

Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

The Times of India

Fast-rising Lu and Lee, both 14, could provide Fischer v Spassky-style rivalry

Lu Miaoyi jumped to the 2400 international master level at Reykjavik, while Alice Lee defeated the US No 1 Irina Krush in St Louis

The Guardian - UK

10-Year-Old Prodigy Faustino Oro Beats Magnus Carlsen In Chess

Discover the rise of 10-year-old chess prodigy Faustino Oro, who defeated Magnus Carlsen, sparking global acclaim and intrigue in the chess world.

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Praggnanandhaa confident India can dominate the chess world in future

LUCKNOW: Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is confident that one day India will rule the world as Indian players are going strong. Talking to TOI on the sidelines of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) ceremony, he spoke about his success, strategy and the sibling bond.

The Guardian - UK

Freestyle Chess plans 2025 global Tour for Carlsen and the world’s top players

The world No 1’s impressive victory last week has put the random chess variant into the spotlight and its billionaire organiser plans to expand into all five continents next year

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen beats Caruana in freestyle final while Ding finishes last

The world No 1 recovered from a slow start to defeat young rivals Firouzja and Abdusattorov while China’s world champion has been unable to shake off a losing spiral

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen beats Firouzja to secure another Champions Tour title

The Norwegian, 33, continues to dominate online chess and has won 14 of the the past 17 Tour finals he has contested

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The Guardian - UK

Chess: Wei Yi wins at Wijk aan Zee as former prodigy emerges from shadows

The 24-year-old was a grandmaster at 13 and the youngest ever 2700-rated player at 15, now he has jumped into the world top 10 with a chance to aim for the ultimate peak

The Hindu

You rarely get a chance against Magnus Carlsen and if he gets one, you are dead: Vincent Keymer

Vincent Keymer, Germany's greatest chess hope, discusses his career highlights, playing against Magnus Carlsen, and his ambitions in chess.

The Hindu

Carlsen’s withdrawal official, focus on India at Candidates tournament

The Guardian - UK

Chess: forgotten world champion Ding Liren to return at Wijk aan Zee

Ding is scheduled to return to action at the ‘chess Wimbledon’ that includes five of the eight Candidates to challenge him for the world title this year

The Guardian - US

Cleveland in the Super Bowl and Gabby Douglas gold: our bold sports predictions for 2024

On the heels of a sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to come

The Times of India

Chief arbiter's decision to punish Dubov, Nepo divides chess community

Agreed draws okay, pre-arranged with ridiculous moves not!

The Hindu

World blitz chess | Carlsen repeats title-sweep; A first for Gunina; Poor day for Indians

Indians falter in World Blitz & Rapid Chess Championships; Carlsen & Gunina crowned champions. Indians finish 7th & 43rd in Open & Women sections respectively.

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