Surprise comes in different forms. D Gukesh unfurled a deadly plan in the garb of pretending…
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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 joint-second after dramatic loss under time pressure at Candidates chess
Viswanathan Anand on official live commentary described it as a ‘tragedy’. It was a blunder from…
Great day for Indian men at Candidates chess
“What’s Vidit Gujrathi’s favourite holiday destination? Waiting room,” someone quipped in the comments section, during live…
Gukesh shares Candidates lead after dramatic win
On a day of late drama, three Indians in the open section of the Candidates chess…
I like when young players play antiquated line: Nigel Short on Praggnanandhaa’s wonder move
Early into his game against Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa moved his pawn to f5 square. The…
Gukesh is no ordinary candidate
He doesn’t make headlines for his flamboyant moves. Nor does his game contain any X factor.…