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…

A RevSportz Exclusive || “I know what Sachin Sir’s father told him”: D Gukesh opens up on the importance of staying grounded

 Boria Majumdar Great champions are all about humility. And it is a quality that is passed…

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…

Gukesh’s triumph prompts change in narrative, Kasparov waxes lyrical

In the end, after a fortnight of fierce battle, plays and counter-plays, it had come down…

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…

Self-belief and perseverance take Gukesh to the top of the mountain

Soon after he came back from winning the Candidates in April 2024, Gukesh started to prepare…

Gukesh won the world championship because of his attitude – Viswanathan Anand

I tried reaching out to him the moment the match was done but, understandably, his phone…

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…