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Candidates Chess: D Gukesh back in joint lead with win over fellow Indian Vidit Gujrathi

D Gukesh staged a remarkable comeback, orchestrating a masterful performance to outmaneuver fellow Indian Vidit Gujrathi and reclaim a shared lead with Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the eighth round of the Candidates chess tournament. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa settled for a draw against Firouza Alireza of France, while Hikaru Nakamura asserted…

The Times of India

Candidates Chess: Gukesh succumbs to time pressure, Nepomniachtchi regains sole lead

Teen prodigy Gukesh slips in Toronto, while Nepomniachtchi leads; Vaishali struggles in women's section.

The Hindu

Chess: Nepomniachtchi bids for third Candidates victory as Indian trio shine

The 33-year-old Russian, a defeated world title challenger in 2021 and 2023, is in line for a third attempt as he leads in Toronto at halfway in the 14-round event

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D Gukesh holds World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, stays in joint lead in Candidates Chess

NAGPUR: A day after they squandered the opportunity to garner full points, Indian GMs R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi won their sixth-round battles while 17-year-old D Gukesh held world No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura to maintain lead with the two-time challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi in the Candidates Chess tournament.

The Times of India

Candidates Chess | Gukesh stays in joint lead on a day when fellow Indian men post victories

D. Gukesh maintains joint lead in Candidates tournament, while Vidit Gujrathi shines; Indian women face setbacks.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Gukesh jumps into joint lead

NAGPUR: Playing with patience and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake gave D Gukesh the desired result as the 17-year-old caught up with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the Candidates Chess lead on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Candidates Chess: Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi clear favourite on first rest day

Indian chess players impress at Candidates Tournament with Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa leading the charge, while Nepomniachtchi dominates.

The Hindu

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Indian trio battles in Candidates chess tournament for World Championship spot

NEW DELHI: As the Candidates chess tournament unfolds, the Indian trio of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Vidit Gujrathi find themselves in the midst of a fierce battle, striving to secure their path to the next World Championship match.

The Times of India

Candidates chess | Nepomniachtchi takes sole lead after taming Gujrathi

Ian Nepomniachtchi leads FIDE Candidates tournament; Tan Zhongyi maintains lead in women's event. Exciting chess action in Toronto.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess | Praggnanandhaa stops Gujrathi’s applecart

Toronto Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa impresses with a win, while Vaishali secures her first victory in Candidates Chess.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess | Gujrathi stuns Nakamura; Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nakamura in Candidates chess; Zhongyi leads women's event with two wins.

The Hindu

Gujrathi stuns second seed Nakamura; Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Hikaru Nakamura, while Tan Zhongyi leads in women's event.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Vidit Gujrathi shocks Hikaru Nakamura, Praggnanandhaa goes down to Gukesh

In the second round of the Candidates chess tournament, Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi delivered an impressive performance by defeating world number three Hikaru Nakamura from the United States. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa faced a setback against compatriot D Gukesh.

The Times of India

Pragg forces Firouzja to split point; Vidit, Gukesh play a draw; Vaishali holds Humpy in Candidates chess

NAGPUR: Safety first was the approach on the opening day in the Candidates chess tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada, on Friday.

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The Hindu

Candidates chess | Indian stars begin their campaign with draws

Exciting opening round at Candidates chess tournament with draws and one decisive win by Tan Zhongyi.

The Times of India

Candidates Tournament: 'Praggnanandhaa will do well; Vidit, Gukesh will struggle'

NAGPUR: For the first time in 74 years since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in Budapest in 1950, the event will feature a rare mix of youngsters and battle-hardened pros over the next 20 days at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada.

The Guardian - UK

Caruana favourite as Candidates begins while Carlsen wins sixth event in a row

The contest to decide Ding Liren’s challenger began on Thursday, while the world No 1 kept up his winning streak in the Grenke Classic

The Hindu

Candidates chess | Nakamura or Caruana are favourites, while no one in front among women

The Candidates tournament features top players competing for a chance to challenge world champions Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

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Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

The Guardian - US

Cleveland in the Super Bowl and Gabby Douglas gold: our bold sports predictions for 2024

On the heels of a sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to come

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Michael Adams still leads with two rounds left in London Classic

The eight-time British champion was close to defeat in round six, but stayed half a point ahead of his Indian and Iranian rivals going into the final two rounds

The Independent UK

The generational chess battle between grandmasters playing out on YouTube

US grandmaster and social media star Hikaru Nakamura was accused by a rival of cheating after a hot winning streak. The outcry exposed a generational rift between top chess players, Bevan Hurley reports

The Guardian - UK

Hans Niemann competes in London Classic after stunning success in Zagreb

The controversial US 20-year-old won first prize in Croatia with 8/9 and a career-best performance rating of 2946, then flew to London for the traditional Classic

The Independent UK

The cheat’s gambit: Grandmasters go to war over claims 46-game blitz chess streak was tainted

The Independent UK

The cheat’s gambit: Grandmasters go to war over claims 46-game blitz chess streak was tainted

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