India’s chess nationals recognised as a World Cup qualifying event

There is good news on several fronts for Indian chess. This one is nothing compared to…

India likely to bid for Gukesh’s world championship match

There is nothing called home advantage in chess. However, if things go according to the plans…

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…

‘The loss fired me up more’ – D Gukesh on how defeat to Firouzja spurred him to Candidates glory

Maria Emilianova and Boria Majumdar At an age when most teenagers are struggling with high-school trigonometry…

Gukesh’s triumph comes like a whiff of fresh air

From one chess champion to another, V.Anand to D.Gukesh, the chess romance for those who love…

Gukesh makes history in Candidates chess

Remember 5.58 am, April 22, 2024, in India. That’s the moment D Gukesh made history. That…

Dramatic win makes Gukesh sole leader with a round to go

Surprise comes in different forms. D Gukesh unfurled a deadly plan in the garb of pretending…

Win with black brings Gukesh back as joint-leader

“It’s probably more likely that he will have a bad event than a good event,” was…

Gukesh stays joint leader as Indian men settle for draws

For only the second time in 10 rounds, games involving Indians in the open section of…

Gukesh is no ordinary candidate

He doesn’t make headlines for his flamboyant moves. Nor does his game contain any X factor.…