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Chess In India, Admiration For MS Dhoni And More: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Opens Up To NDTV

India's D Gukesh became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, and spoke to NDTV about his recent triumph.

Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been the year for the country in the sport.

Ding Liren, Accused Of Deliberately Losing To D Gukesh, Opens Up On World Chess Championship Defeat

Following his defeat to D Gukesh, Ding Liren was accused of deliberately losing the match.

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, It's Happening. Details Of Venue And Dates Here

Gukesh Dommaraju will take on Magnus Carlsen, the worlds highest-rated player, in a highly-anticipated contest

"Difficult To Handle...": D Gukesh's Honest Admission After World Chess Championship Win

D Gukesh received a rousing reception upon his arrival in Chennai, following his triumph over Ding.

D Gukesh Reacts To Rs 11.45 Crore Prize Money After Becoming World Champion: "Money Isn't..."

The "multi-millionaire" tag does "mean a lot" to new world champion D Gukesh but he doesn't play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy.

Watch: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Arrives In Chennai To Rapturous Welcome

The 18-year-old Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore last week to become the youngest ever world champion

World Chess Body Reacts To Claims Of Ding Liren 'Deliberately Losing' To D Gukesh

The FIDE chief has reacted to the claims of China's Ding Liren losing to India's D Gukesh on purpose during the recently-concluded 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore.

Watch: Singer Diljit Dosanjh Dedicates Chandigarh Concert To World Chess Champion D Gukesh

D Gukesh recently made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion in 2024, and popular singer Diljit Dosanjh paid a special tribute.

Historic Victory: D Gukesh Becomes 2024 World Chess Champion

The 18-year-old promising Grandmaster, D Gukesh, delivered a stellar performance to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren of China and claim the title of the 2024 World Chess Champion.

"Cried For 10 Minutes": D Gukesh's Mother Recalls Financial Struggles Behind Son's Success

Rajnikanth, her husband, had moved away from the lucrative career as an ENT surgeon to travel with his son, as Padmakumari, a microbiologist, remained the sole bread-winner of the family.

"I Want To Be Youngest World Champion": D Gukesh Recalls Viral Old Video

D Gukesh's old video viral after he became 'youngest world champion' in chess history.

Viswanathan Anand Responds As Ex-World Champion Criticises D Gukesh's Title Triumph

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik was not impressed with the quality of chess on display during the match, calling it the "end of chess as we know it."

Does D Gukesh Have A Girlfriend? Indian Grandmaster's Old Reaction Resurfaces

The entire India is talking about 18-year-old chess Grandmaster D Gukesh after his historic achievement at World Championship.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

Behind the scenes of D Gukesh's incredible feat was Paddy Upton, the South African mental conditioning expert renowned for shaping champions across disciplines.

D Gukesh Hands Over World Chess Championship Trophy To Parents. Video Viral

D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest champion in the sport's history, defeating China's Ding Liren in the final game of their FIDE World Championship match.

"World Championship Decided Not Just By Chess But..." D Gukesh's Big Admission

D Gukesh, 18, trumped Ding Liren in the 14-game contest, winning 7.5-6.5 to become the youngest world champion in the history of the sport.

How Much Prize Money D Gukesh Won After Becoming Youngest World Chess Champion

India's D Gukesh created history on Thursday as he became the youngest world chess champion.