D Gukesh
D Gukesh is an Indian chess prodigy and one of the youngest Grandmasters in history. Known for his aggressive playing style and deep strategic understanding, Gukesh has quickly risen through the ranks of international chess. In recent competitions, he has showcased his talent against some of the world's best players, qualifying for knockout stages in important tournaments such as the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour despite facing tough challenges.
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World champion D Gukesh had an unintentionally funny moment during the Norway Chess tournament when he struggled to open a water bottle.
Watch: World champion D Gukesh fails to open water bottle at Norway Chess, puts it back after epic struggle | Chess News
India· 2026-05-27
D Gukesh is the youngest world chess champion in history and reflects on the pressures and expectations following his title.
Every match feels like a World Championship now: D Gukesh | Chess NewsIndia· 2026-02-08
Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh in action at Global Chess League.
Clash of egos, ideas and identities: Is GCL breaking the stereotype and making chess players talk as teams? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, explained that his behavior change is largely innate and not a result of effort.
'It was never through effort': World Chess Champion D Gukesh reacts to Anish Giri's 'different person' remark | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-12-06
D Gukesh, who became the youngest World Champion in December last year, has faced challenges in 2025, including an early exit from the tournament.
'You can't jump to the next peak': Abhinav Bindra on D Gukesh's slump since World Championship win | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
D Gukesh is the reigning World Champion whose title Sindarov will attempt to earn a shot at.
A multi-layered problem: Why no Indians qualified for 2026 Candidates via Chess World Cup in Goa | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
World Champion D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh played to a draw in a rook-and-knight versus rook endgame that lasted 103 moves.
FIDE Grand Swiss: Nihal Sarin shares lead after Round 8; D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh play out 103-move draw | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-09-12
Gukesh, who became the youngest world chess champion in history last year, responded to Nodirbek's prediction with composure.
'Gukesh will lose his title in the next match': Viswanathan Anand slams Uzbek GM for 'controversial' remark - Watch | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-09-06
D Gukesh is the reigning world champion participating in the FIDE World Cup.
FIDE World Cup 2025 in India: PM Narendra Modi says 'Chess is gaining popularity among our youth' | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-26
Gukesh, who became the youngest world champion at 18 by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore last year, remains under intense spotlight.
Chess | 'It wasn't Gukesh's fault that Magnus Carlsen walked away': Susan Polgar after Garry Kasparov's jab at world champion | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-23
D Gukesh is mentioned as the reigning World Chess Champion.
Exclusive | Watching Magnus Carlsen at 2: How 5-year-old Aarini Lahoty became India’s No. 1 among youngest chess talents | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
D Gukesh is a World Champion and part of the stacked Indian lineup for the Grand Swiss.
Exclusive | 'Very surprising': India's World Junior Chess Champion Pranav V’s Grand Swiss 2025 entry has a wild backstory | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-04
D Gukesh played an ultra-fast 14-move Berlin draw against Magnus Carlsen during the Super United Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament.
Under one minute! D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen's ultra-short clash wows chess world - Watch | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-06D Gukesh's performance has been notable, including winning the World Championship and gold in the Olympiad.
Chess | R Praggnanandhaa breaks silence on Magnus Carlsen's table slam after D Gukesh loss: 'Is it a good thing? Maybe not' | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-29
Praggnanandhaa leapfrogged both World Champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, reshuffling the Indian chess hierarchy.
'Totally pointless': Dutch no. 1 Anish Giri reacts after R Praggnanandhaa becomes world no. 1 junior chess player | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-28Praggnanandhaa surpasses the world chess champion D Gukesh in the live classical ratings.
Historic! R Praggnanandhaa clinches UzChess Cup Masters title, becomes India no.1 | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
D Gukesh, the reigning World Champion, was not listed among the players for the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour due to exhaustion.
Exclusive: D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen not happening in Las Vegas; Freestyle Chess reveals why world champion isn’t playing | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
D Gukesh achieved a historic win against Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament.
‘Kyu nahi ho rahi acting?’: Aamir Khan trolled for mimicking Magnus Carlsen’s Norway Chess viral outburst – Watch | Off the field NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
D Gukesh is noted for his on-board rivalry against the World Champion during the Norway Chess event.
Norway Chess: Anna Muzychuk draws less hype, but earns same prize money as Magnus Carlsen after women's title | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-07
D Gukesh shocked the chess world by defeating Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game.
Magnus Carlsen meltdown: Pieces fly off the board as D Gukesh shocks World No. 1 | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-03
D Gukesh played with black pieces and had neutralised Carlsen's white advantage by the 11th move.
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen defeats D Gukesh in opening round | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-05-27
D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, received a hero’s welcome at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Watch: World champion D Gukesh plays chess with Ashwin at CSK's den | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-03-21
D Gukesh, the young chess sensation, was awarded the Sportsperson of the Year (Male), acknowledging his meteoric rise to become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion.
TOISA 2024: D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker bag top honours in celebration of sporting excellenceIndia· 2025-02-22
D Gukesh was honored as Sportsperson of the Year (Male) for becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion.
'Our focus is on preparing athletes for success': CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates sporting excellence at TOISA 2024 | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-22
World champion D Gukesh finished in eighth position at the German leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja.
How much D Gukesh took home despite winless run at German Leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
D Gukesh became the youngest-ever World Chess champion after winning the Candidates Tournament, adding a twist to the Freestyle Chess narrative.
The birth of Freestyle Chess: How Magnus Carlsen's 'perfect tournament' came into being | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-12
D Gukesh secured a draw against USA's Hikaru Nakamura in the opening game of the 5-8 place playoffs at the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament.
D Gukesh holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Freestyle Grand Slam chess |India· 2025-02-11World champion D Gukesh was eliminated from the Freestyle Grand Slam Chess after suffering his second consecutive quarterfinal loss to Fabiano Caruana.
D Gukesh bows out of Freestyle Grand Slam chess after loss to Fabiano Caruana | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
Viraj draws inspiration from Grandmaster D Gukesh and aspires to follow in his footsteps.
10-year-old Viraj Sarawgi bags silver at Bangkok Rapid Chess ChampionshipIndia· 2025-02-10
World Champion D Gukesh faced a defeat against USA's Fabiano Caruana in the opening game of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament's quarterfinals in Hamburg.
D Gukesh goes down to Caruana in Freestyle Grand Slam Chess |India· 2025-02-09