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Gukesh has arrived, and how!

Mid-Day Premium Gukesh has arrived, and how!

Chess legend Vishy Anand has said that apart from D Gukesh's game, the way in which he coped admirably with all the tension, developments and circumstances during the event was what stood out for him, as he takes a stab at the world crown

23 April,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Gukesh has arrived, and how!

Mid-Day Premium Gukesh has arrived, and how!

Chess legend Vishy Anand has said that apart from D Gukesh's game, the way in which he coped admirably with all the tension, developments and circumstances during the event was what stood out for him, as he takes a stab at the world crown

23 April,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Indian performance satisfactory so far, say GMs Barua and Thipsay

Indian performance satisfactory so far, say GMs Barua and Thipsay

In women's section, R Vaishali holds the joint third position. Humpy slipped to joint sixth on 1.5 points. Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay said the Indians are in with a good chance. The women's section may see a lot of turnaround as the matches progress but on everyone's mind is Tan who has steely nerves and the will to win

09 April,2024 05:30 PM IST | Toronto | PTI
GM Gukesh breaks Anand’s 37-year reign as India’s top chess player

GM Gukesh breaks Anand’s 37-year reign as India’s top chess player

Anand has been India’s No. 1 since July 1986.

02 September,2023 07:45 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
D Gukesh dethrones Viswanthan Anand as top-ranked Indian after 37 years

D Gukesh dethrones Viswanthan Anand as top-ranked Indian after 37 years

D Gukesh, who recently lost in the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup in Baku to Magnus Carlsen, moved ahead of Viswanathan Anand to be ranked No.8 in the world

01 September,2023 06:09 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
'We will have 100 GMs soon': All India Chess Federation chief Sanjay Kapoor

'We will have 100 GMs soon': All India Chess Federation chief Sanjay Kapoor

All India Chess Federation chief Sanjay Kapoor wants to spread chess across India by holding camps and tournaments all over the country

27 August,2023 04:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Is India the new talent-churning machine in chess?

Is India the new talent-churning machine in chess?

R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi -- reached the quarterfinal of the FIDE World Cup at Baku in a first for the country

25 August,2023 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Viswanathan Anand takes on 22 players in simultaneous exhibition match

Viswanathan Anand takes on 22 players in simultaneous exhibition match

Viswanathan Anand won all 22 games against the players, members of the Upstep Academy, who were selected by the Rotary Club Thane

16 August,2023 08:00 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
When Carlsen hailed Anand for bringing about 'chess revolution' in India

When Carlsen hailed Anand for bringing about 'chess revolution' in India

International Chess Day 2023: Carlsen says this is the 'beginning of a revolution', which was started by the legendary Viswanathan Anand

19 July,2023 05:50 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand 7th in Blitz event

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand 7th in Blitz event

He ended the tournament with a draw against Ian Nepomniachtchi and a score of 19.5 points (Rapid + blitz).

11 July,2023 08:12 AM IST | Croatia | PTI

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