After his victory over Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen shared his thoughts, describing it as a "normal day" despite the win. The chess champion remained humble, admitting that his moves weren’t particularly special. He also praised Gukesh’s performance, saying, "He played really well — it just wasn’t my day, but he was good," acknowledging the young player’s strong showing on the board. Watch video.
03 June,2025 10:10 AM IST
Gukesh Dommaraju, the newly-crowned World Chess Champion, returned to India on December 16. He made history on December 14 by becoming the youngest person ever to win the title. Gukesh triumphed over China's Ding Liren in the final game of their FIDE World Chess Championship match. This victory marks a huge achievement for the 17-year-old Indian grandmaster, as he broke records and earned global recognition for his remarkable skills in chess. Gukesh’s win is seen as a proud moment for India and adds to the country's growing reputation in the world of chess. His achievement has inspired many young players worldwide.
16 December,2024 02:49 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged in a heartfelt discussion with the winners of the Chess Olympiad, recalling the success of the 'Khel Mahakumbh' initiative in Gujarat and its significant impact on fostering a sporting culture in the state. He shared a video of his meeting with the gold-winning chess teams from the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad on his social media accounts. On X, he expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "A wonderful interaction with the Indian chess contingent that triumphed at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad." Modi's reflections highlight the importance of promoting sports and the achievements of Indian athletes on the global stage, reinforcing the government's commitment to nurturing talent in various disciplines
26 September,2024 03:10 PM IST
India’s 18-year-old Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa was given a grand welcome at Chennai Airport on August 30. Earlier in the day to welcome India’s Chess Grandmaster, a large number of people gathered at Chennai Airport. People enthusiastically performed the traditional dance to welcome India’s 5 times Chess Grandmaster, R Praggnanandhaa. R Praggnanandhaa won silver and finished as runner-up at the FIDE Chess World Cup. Several school students also thronged to the airport to welcome him. Meanwhile, his sister Vaishali on August 30 said that she had witnessed this type of welcome 10 years back for the Viswanathan Anand. She also said that it felt amazing to see R Praggnanandhaa getting the same love from all the people.
30 August,2023 05:02 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
