India displayed a stupendous performance at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad in Budapest to claim two gold medals in both men's and women's events on Sunday.
Indian professional chess player Koneru Humpy opened up about juggling between professional and personal life, the current status of chess in the nation, and avoiding social media, which ensures she doesn't get deviated to other things.
The 17-year-old Indian in April created history as he won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title held by Ding Liren after an exciting final round in Toronto.
The 17-year-old Indian on Monday created history as he won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title after an exciting final round in Toronto.
Chess legend Garry Kasparov heaped praise on India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh after his victory in FIDE Candidates and said that it was an "Indian earthquake in Toronto".
After being crowned as the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion, India's 17-year-old Grandmaster said he is next aiming to win the World Championship Final.
In a video shared by the International Chess Federation on X, a large number of spectators were seen waving passionately at the Grandmaster and chanting his name, wanting to take a photo with the champion.