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 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…

Gukesh is no ordinary candidate

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

Seasoned ‘seconds’ make their presence felt at Candidates

To have a strong team, it’s important to have a strong bench. Giving this idea a…

Vidit scripts milestone moment for Indian chess at Candidates

It was 3.45 am IST, Saturday. Not many saw live a massive moment in Indian chess.…

Share of the pie for Indians on day of draws at Candidates Chess

Seven of the eight games in the first round of the Candidates chess tournament ended in…