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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 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…
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…
Important win, but three more important games remain: Gukesh
Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City At around 8.45 pm Singapore time on Sunday, there was a…
Gukesh gives Ding a taste of his own draw medicine
Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City “A game or contest that ends with the score even.” That’s…