Conqueror and gentleman, the Gukesh tale of simplicity in excellence

An 18-year-old who looks and behaves beyond his age, he turns up suited-booted for his games…

Gukesh triumph huge boost for India’s youth platoon

The best thing about the D Gukesh fairytale is it doesn’t end there. He is, at…

A year of alchemy for Indian chess

In world chess, 2024 will be remembered as India’s year. Making it more specific, it was…

Outside noise over Gukesh’s triumph an expression of frustration

Along with celebrations in India following D Gukesh’s coronation as the youngest-ever world chess champion, there…

Witnessing history, butterflies in the stomach and the rest of it

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore Equarius Hotel is a luxurious property in Resorts World Sentosa. This was…

Gukesh admits there will be nerves in the last game of World Chess Championship

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City At the age of 18 and carrying the expectations of a…

Another draw means Gukesh has to be at his defensive best in last game

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City The Thinker is a landmark sculpture created by French master Auguste…

Chess Federation members travel to Singapore at own cost to support Gukesh  

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City D Gukesh already had some support in Singapore from the Indian…

Setback for Gukesh in Round 12 of World Chess Championship

Champions are those who hit their way back with their back to the wall. Ding Liren…

Gukesh has the required qualities to create history

Fans crowding the competition venue, chanting his name, queuing up after the game to take his…