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PM Modi calls world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

PM Modi calls world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

Gukesh became the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to claim the world title

28 December,2024 08:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Arjun tied fifth after first day of World Rapid

Arjun tied fifth after first day of World Rapid

Carlsen of Norway, who  could not find his mojo, drew three games and a late loss against Russian Denis Lazavik. Another Indian to impress was 13-year-old Raunak Sadhwani, who took down Alireza Firouzja of France on Thursday

28 December,2024 06:32 AM IST | New York | PTI
Year-end review: India's Paralympic golds to chessboard revolution

Year-end review: India's Paralympic golds to chessboard revolution

India concluded its participation in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 with a remarkable haul of 6 medals, including 1 silver and 5 bronze

23 December,2024 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mind over matter!

Mind over matter!

World chess champion D Gukesh gets rousing reception on arrival in Chennai; credits mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for ability to handle pressure

17 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | Chennai | PTI

"It's not just about chess, there's lot of emotional pressure too": D Gukesh

D Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever World Chess champion. He arrived on Monday in India on Monday and received a warm welcome from the fans and officials. In an interview to PTI a day after Gukesh's win, Upton had lauded the teenager's "self-awareness"

16 December,2024 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
History-making D Gukesh receives rapturous reception at Chennai airport: WATCH

History-making D Gukesh receives rapturous reception at Chennai airport: WATCH

The youngster was greeted with bouquets, garlands, and celebratory dhol after emerging from the Chennai airport exit

16 December,2024 11:35 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

How India’s youngest-ever world chess champion gained immensely from being part of Viswanathan Anand-helmed online WestBridge Anand Chess Academy

15 December,2024 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

How India’s youngest-ever world chess champion gained immensely from being part of Viswanathan Anand-helmed online WestBridge Anand Chess Academy

15 December,2024 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

The 2024 Chess World Championship had been a closely contested affair, with both players tied 5-5 after the first ten games

14 December,2024 09:44 AM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
World Champion D Gukesh now owes Vidit Gujrathi the treat they once agreed upon

World Champion D Gukesh now owes Vidit Gujrathi the treat they once agreed upon

At just 18 years old, Gukesh has done what many only dream of: becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion after obliterating China’s Ding Liren

14 December,2024 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar

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