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Teenaged GM Gukesh stuns Viswanathan Anand on Grand Chess Tour

In a remarkable turn of events at the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament, young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh achieved a memorable victory over his esteemed compatriot and idol, Viswanathan Anand, in the eighth round of the Rapid event.

The Times of India

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand had a moderate run on day two of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour, winning, drawing and losing a game each

The Hindu

Indian ace Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb

At the end of the first day early on Thursday, Anand leads with five points.

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It's the beginning of a revolution in India: Magnus Carlsen

NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen, the five-time chess world champion, said he is pleasantly surprised with the immense enthusiasm for the game in India. Carlsen believes that this surge of interest marks the commencement of a revolutionary era, an achievement primarily attributed to the legendary Viswanathan Anand.

The Times of India

Data | Another tiger from Madras: The rise and rise of D. Gukesh

A comparison of Gukesh’s FIDE ratings over time shows that his rise to the elite is reminiscent of journeys undertaken by world number one Magnus Carlsen

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Indian GM Gukesh wins title at World Chess Armageddon Asia and Oceania event

BERLIN: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned former world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the final to win the World Chess Armageddon Asia Oceania event here.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand focuses on producing the next champion

KOLKATA: An idea floated quite casually has led to the foundation of an academy that is showing promise of making India the world’s next chess superpower. Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of WestBridge Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm based out of Bengaluru, asked Viswanathan Anand whether they can do something together…

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US GM So foresees Arjun, Gukesh in World top 10 soon

KOLKATA: Like most others, American Grandmaster Wesley So too is impressed with the young crop of Indian chess players and believes they can make it big very soon.

The Times of India

Aimchess Rapid: Indian challenge ends in quarterfinals

CHENNAI: India's challenge ended at the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament with the trio of D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi bowing out in the quarterfinals.

The Times of India

Aimchess Rapid tourney: Three Indians in knockouts

CHENNAI: Three Indian players -- D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi -- have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Aimchess Rapid online tournament.

The Times of India

16-year-old Indian GM Gukesh stuns Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid chess

CHENNAI: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the world champion.

The Times of India

I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand

The legend elaborates on the role played by WACA in grooming talented players

The Hindu

We can have next Chess World Champion from India by 2025: Viswanathan Anand

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand firmly believes that India has enough talent to produce the next Chess World Champion but not before 2025 since there is no "quicker pathway" and the process to create one will take that much time.

The Times of India

Wasn’t expecting to win the Dubai Open: Aravindh Chithambaram

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram was in the form of his life during the 22nd Dubai Open which concluded on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who won the tournament with 7.5 points from 9 rounds, spoke to TOI on the importance of the victory, taking inspiration from the young guns like R Praggnanandhaa, D…

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Crowded at the top: On strong domestic base propelling Indian chess

A strong domestic base is propelling Indian chess to great heights

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R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

India 2 coach says Indian chess shouldn’t lose momentum after historic show

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Gukesh’s show at Chess Olympiad was just breathless: Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: India not only hosted what’s arguably one of the best editions of the chess Olympiad --- which concluded on Sunday --- but also delivered its strongest-ever show in the competition by winning two bronze medals. The high point of the tournament from India’s point of view was young gun…

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Historic double bronze at Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: It was a historic day for Indian chess as both the men's and women's teams won bronze medals in the 44th Chess Olympiad on Tuesday. But there was also a sense of missing out.

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Gold for Gukesh and Nihal; silver for Arjun

India 1 claims Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

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Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, the new poster boy of Indian chess

16-year-old's ability to stay calm under pressure helped him to 8 consecutive wins in Olympiad

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India 1 women closer to gold; Uzbek battles to hold India 2 in Open

Praggnanadhaa to the fore again and provides the lead, but Gukesh’s first loss dents the team’s medal prospects

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Chess Olympiad | Indian women closer to gold; Uzbekistan battles to hold India 2

Pragganandhaa to the fore again and provides the lead, but Gukesh’s first loss dents the team’s medal prospects

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India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event, India 'B' men's team draws with Uzbekistan

MAMALLAPURAM: The top-seeded India 'A' team outclassed Kazakhstan 3.5-0.5 for a crucial win in the 10th and penultimate round of the women's section in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Monday.

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Poland women stun India 1; Pragg saves India 2

Uzbekistan crushes Armenia for lead in Open category; India 1, three others ahead in women’s section

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Chennai Chess Olympiad: India 'B' draws with Azerbaijan; India 'A', 'C' teams register wins

D Gukesh saw his winning streak come to a halt after he drew his top board game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

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