Shades of Kramnik in Gukesh’s unusual variations: Sasikiran

D Gukesh’s triumph at the Candidates meet and some consistently strong displays by a band of…

We were all hugging and smiling and it was beautiful: Gukesh reflects on his historic Candidates triumph

Seventeen-year-old D Gukesh has left an unforgettable mark on the world of chess with his historic…

White edge and momentum with co-leader Gukesh in Candidates penultimate round

The Candidates chess competition is heading towards an end no engine foresaw! It has been one…

Gukesh loses share of lead on bad day for Indian men

The Indian campaign in the open section of the Candidates chess competition suffered major blows in…

Gukesh knows how to handle pressure when it mounts, says coach Vishnu Prasanna

It’s a question D Gukesh has faced a few times in the last year or so.…

Gukesh downs Vidit to reclaim share of lead

This edition of the Candidates chess competition is turning out to be a rollercoaster ride. There…

Pragg’s opening surprise well-rehearsed: Coach Ramesh

About 45 minutes into Round 4 of the Candidates chess tournament, the commentators in the live…

Pragg miracle on day of siblings

Among other things, chess is also about compensating for resources lost. One has to make up…

Aggro with black sets apart Pragg & Vidit at Candidates

Indian players made an unspectacular yet steady start at the Candidates chess competition in Toronto. Three…