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"Took Chess Olympiad as an individual event, wanted to do well...": Gukesh
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Gukesh was one of the stars of India's double gold medal triumph at the Olympiad, in which the country secured gold medal at the competition for the first time ever and joined the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition.
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Magnus Carlsen secures Rapid and Blitz chess tournament in Poland, Praggna
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Arjun finished at the fifth spot, while Gukesh D, the winner of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 and the youngest-ever challenger to the world title held by Ding Liren, finished at the 10th spot.
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R Praggnanandhaa all set to participate in Rapid and Blitz tournament
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
R Praggnanandhaa, who recently competed at the FIDE Candidates for the first time, is all set to participate at the Rapid and Blitz tournament which takes place in Poland.
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FIDE Candidates winner D Gukesh meets Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
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.
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"Next goal is World Championship": D Gukesh after victory in FIDE Candidat
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the victory in the FIDE Candidates 2024, India's chess prodigy D Gukesh on Thursday said that his next goal is the World Championship.
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Gukesh D receives rousing welcome at Chennai Airport after winning FIDE Ca
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indian chess player Gukesh D received a warm welcome at the Chennai International Airport on Thursday morning after his victory in the FIDE Candidates.
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Chess world title challenger D Gukesh attends fan meet in Toronto
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
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.
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"Indian earthquake in Toronto": Garry Kasparov hails Gukesh for his victor
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
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".
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"His outstanding journey to the top inspires millions": PM Modi on D Gukes
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) and hailed Gukesh's extraordinary talent and dedication.
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"Eager for World Championship Final": Grandmaster D Gukesh, one step away
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Gukesh receives rousing ovation as he exits venue after winning FIDE Candi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
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.
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"Achieving something big for my country is very special": D Gukesh reacts
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Gukesh also admitted that he was relieved and happy after some stressful moments in his historic feat in Toronto.
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