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Chess Champion D Gukesh shaves head at Tirumala Temple: Know about the significance of this tradition followed in Indian families

Following his World Championship triumph, D Gukesh shaved his head and sought blessings at the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Gukesh won the World Chess Championship last year in Singapore after defeating Ding Liren. He accompanied by his parents Rajnikanth and Padmakumari.

The Times of India

Young Gukesh did not use chess engines; family, coach lent the fuel

CHENNAI: Mere hours after D Gukesh pounced on a horrific lapse by Ding Liren in Game 14 of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday, and then like any boy true to his age, burst into tears from all the pent-up emotion, a video from 2018 started doing the…

The Times of India

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: World Chess Championship on razor's edge with two games to play

The World Chess Championship (WCC) stands at a tantalizing juncture. A series of seven consecutive draws in the middle games between world champion Diren Ling of China and his Indian challenger D Gukesh, may have lulled the casual observer into thinking that this duel was seriously lacking in excitement and…

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In the realm of being boring, nothing is more thrilling than top-tier chess

There is something even more wonderfully ponderous than Test cricket – the world chess championship – and this year’s showdown is exceptional

The Guardian - AU

World Chess Championship: Gukesh faces high-stakes battle against Ding Liren in penultimate game

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, the youngest-ever challenger at 18, is set for a high-stakes battle against defending champion Ding Liren as the World Chess Championship enters its crucial 13th game on Wednesday. With the scores tied at 6-6 in the best-of-14 classical games format, the first player to…

The Times of India

World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Ding Liren settle for yet another draw in 8th game

NEW DELHI: Indian challenger D Gukesh and Chinese defending champion Ding Liren concluded their fifth consecutive draw, maintaining equal points in the eighth game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Wednesday.

The Times of India

'Outplaying opponent is very nice': Gukesh after first win in World Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh expressed his delight after securing his first victory against defending champion Ding Lireni n the World Chess Championship, stating, 'Outplaying an opponent is always very nice'.

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D Gukesh logs first win against defending champion Ding Liren in World Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh on Wednesday secured his first victory over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, leveling the score at 1.5 points each after an impressive third-round performance in Singapore.

The Times of India

'Hoping for many more good days': D Gukesh after drawing second World Chess Championship game

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Tuesday expressed his focus on approaching the World Chess Championship "one game at a time" while aiming to create history by becoming the youngest world champion.

The Times of India

World Chess Championship: Ding Liren draws first blood, beats D Gukesh in Game 1

Singapore: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh faced significant challenges due to unnecessary complications in the middle game, allowing defending champion Ding Liren of China to secure victory in the opening game of the World Chess Championship on Monday.

The Times of India

What is today's Google Doodle and why is it celebrating the World Chess Championship?

Today’s Doodle is celebrating a game of strategy - but why?

Evening Standard

World Chess Championship 2024: Where to Watch, Date, Time, and Full Schedule

The weight of expectations and of posing a challenge sits on the shoulders of teenager D Gukesh when he takes on the reigning champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship in Singapore from Monday (November 25).

The Times of India

World Chess Championship 2024: Ding Liren v Gukesh Dommaraju pre-match questions, answered

Not sure when the world chess championship starts, who’s tipped to win, and why Magnus Carlsen isn’t playing? We (mostly) have the answers

The Guardian - US

Chess men or destiny's children? How quirk of fate played a role in setting up Ding vs Gukesh world chess battle

'It's not just luck but what you make out of luck that matters more,' goes the famous adage. While that holds true for both the finalists of the World Chess Championship Match — champion Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh — the Indian's story is even more fascinating.

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D Gukesh: Success mantra of the youngest-ever world championship contender

D Gukesh from Chennai is now the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to be a contender for world championship; this means Gukesh will play for the World Chess Championship as the youngest challenger in history.

The Times of India

Pressure will be higher in Candidates, says grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: One of the brightest stars of Indian chess, R Praggnanandhaa, is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his career in five months’ time when he takes part in the Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto. However, the 18-year-old isn’t in a tearing hurry to start preparations for the tournament…

The Guardian - US

Ding Liren defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi to win World Chess Championship – as it happened

As it happened: Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in a rapid tiebreak playoff to win the World Chess Championship. Bryan Graham was watching

The Guardian - US

Ian Nepomniachtchi draws with Ding Liren in Game 1 of World Chess Championship – as it happened

As it happened: Ian Nepomniachtchi drew with Ding Liren in Game 1 of the World Chess Championship in Astana. Bryan Armen Graham was watching

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