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 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…

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…

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…

Black or white, Gukesh is confident of continuing with good show

-Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Singapore City Every day when the players enter the playing arena and leave…