HarenMagnus Carlsen picks Gukesh as ‘significant favourite’ but has note of caution for 18-year-old from India
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was unequivocal when asked who he thought was the favourite going into the upcoming World Chess Championship in Singapore between current world champion Ding Liren…
Viswanathan Anand interview: ‘Gukesh knows to cut out noise… Ding Liren in bad form is still very strong’
In less than 10 days from now, 18-year-old Gukesh will begin his audacious bid to become the youngest ever world champion. To do so, he will have to prevail over…
How Magnus Carlsen took down Arjun Erigaisi in 40 moves at Tata Steel India chess tournament | Chess News
Magnus Carlsen imposed a defeat in 40 moves over Arjun Erigaisi, the latest entrant of the 2800-rating club, in Round 6 of the Tata Steel India chess tournament at the…
How Aravindh Chithambaram overcame his ‘inner turmoil’ to justify bold predictions about his talent
After Aravindh Chithambaram claimed the title at the recent Chennai Grandmasters event, his coach RB Ramesh and Aravindh were called on stage for a photograph. Not content with a regular…
All of 3, Kolkata child’s journey to become youngest ranked chess player
Three-year-old Anish Sarkar has to sit on a stack of three plastic chairs to reach the chessboard placed on the table at his training school — the Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu…
Another day, another Arjun Erigaisi peak: 21-year-old jumps to world no 2 in live ratings
Arjun Erigaisi rose to the world no 2 spot in the live ratings (which are updated in real time) on Thursday after beating Alexey Sarana in Round 3 at the…
Magnus Carlsen on what’s affecting Ding Liren: ‘He’s not completely recovered from last world championship’
In less than three weeks, Ding Liren will defend his world championship crown against India’s D Gukesh. The 18-year-old from Chennai is bidding to become the youngest-ever world champion in…
Arjun Erigaisi pulls off a heist against Vidit Gujrathi at Chennai Grand Masters | Chess News
At 2.45PM on Tuesday, Vidit Gujrathi was the first one to enter the playing hall at the Anna Centenary Library that is playing host to the Chennai Grand Masters event.…
Gukesh makes surprise appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati ahead of World Championship duel with Ding Liren
Gukesh D, who is currently in the middle of preparing for the World Chess Championship battle with Ding Liren, recently took some time out from his training schedule to make…
Ding Liren says he’s ‘worried about losing very badly’ to Gukesh in World Chess Championship
World champion Ding Liren has admitted in a searingly honest interview that he is ‘worried about losing very badly’ to India’s Gukesh in the World Chess Championship battle. Ding Liren…
