Gukesh

2024 - 12 - 13

Meet Gukesh: The Teen Who Checkmated History!

chess culture in India - Ding Liren - Gukesh Dommaraju - Indian chess - Magnus Carlsen - Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin - Viswanathan Anand - World Chess Championship

An 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster just redefined chess history! Gukesh’s incredible win over Ding Liren has chess fans buzzing!

In a historic moment for chess, D. Gukesh, an 18-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai, etched his name into the annals of the game by becoming the youngest ever world champion. Gukesh achieved this phenomenal feat by outwitting reigning champion Ding Liren in the final round of the World Chess Championship, finishing with a nail-biting score of 7.5-6.5. While everyone is hailing him as a prodigy, Gukesh himself seems overwhelmed and has humorously mentioned he doesn't want to touch the trophy just yet! Instead, he presumably wants to savour the moment in a more exciting way, maybe with a game of chess involving his friends or a quick celebratory dance!

The applause for Gukesh doesn't stop at his stunning victory. Legendary figures in the chess world, including former World Champion Magnus Carlsen, have expressed admiration for Gukesh's talent, although Carlsen has ruled out any interest in future championships himself. Gukesh's success has sparked excitement not only in chess communities but also in households across India. Young aspiring chess players and overzealous parents are now dreaming of championship titles just like Gukesh’s. And why wouldn't they? A ₹5 crore reward announced by Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin only adds to the thrill!

However, the young champion is facing criticism too, as noted by Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, who advised Gukesh to ignore detractors because they are part and parcel of achieving greatness. Or perhaps he could just invite the critics for a game of chess to battle it out! With Yoga and meditation reportedly in his training regime, Gukesh seems to have found a winning combination that elevates his performance both mentally and physically, proving once again that preparation is key in chess, or any game for that matter!

In addition to his victory, Gukesh's journey is a reminder of how India's chess culture has evolved over the years, with chess now even more relevant in a cricket-obsessed nation. This win is not just a personal triumph, but a landmark moment for chess, making it more accessible and appealing to the youth of India. In an uncanny twist, Gukesh's achievement may have him sharing the spotlight with cricket stars at home, blending two distinct sporting cultures into one dizzying celebration of talent and perseverance!

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Don't want to touch it just yet: Gukesh after seeing WC trophy (Deccan Herald)

The 18-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai became the youngest ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the ...

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Magnus Carlsen lauds Gukesh but rules out World Championship ... (Sportstar)

The 18-year-old defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the 14th and final round of the match on Thursday to become only the second Indian after ...

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Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen won't be ... (Livemint)

A day after Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world champion at 18 by defeating the reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, ...

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D Gukesh Net Worth: The Rise of India's Youngest Chess ... (Jagran Josh)

D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, has a net worth estimated at over ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million) following his recent championship ...

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹5 crore to world chess ... (The Hindu)

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin awards ₹5 crore to youngest world chess champion D. Gukesh, praising his historic achievement.

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Shubman Gill extends greetings to Gukesh for becoming World ... (Business Standard)

D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by dethroning China's Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 victory in their World Chess Championship match held in ...

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D. Gukesh makes history as the Youngest World Chess Champion ... (Hindustan Times)

As Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest World Chess Champion and notable figures like PM Modi congratulate him, here's how his father reacted.

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Ignore criticism, it comes with territory: Anand to Gukesh (Deccan Herald)

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win the world title defeating Liren in the 14th and final game of the ...

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Gukesh refuses to touch trophy after becoming youngest chess ... (Hindustan Times)

D Gukesh said he did not want to touch the world championship trophy and kept the promise during the post-match photoshoot.

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Gukesh championship win fuels chess dreams in India (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

India's aspiring chess players and their parents woke up Friday with big dreams after 18-year-old hometown hero Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world ...

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The simple heist: There was only one plan, for Gukesh to be Gukesh ... (ESPN India)

Although the final moments may have been dramatic, so it seemed Gukesh had manufactured a win, this was all thought out well before the world championship ...

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Vishwanathan Anand to Gukesh: Ignore the criticism, it comes with ... (The Hindu)

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh makes history as youngest world champion, despite criticism from former champions and players.

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World Champion Gukesh's mental health: How yoga, meditation ... (Onmanorama)

Once Gukesh qualified for the championship, one of the things his team looked around for was a mental coach..D Gukesh , Gukesh Dommaraju , World Chess ...

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Gukesh's championship win is a triumph for Indian chess (Spectator.co.uk)

Eighteen-year old Gukesh Dommaraju, from India, has become the youngest ever world chess champion – after defeating defending champion, China's Ding Liren, ...

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How Gukesh became World Chess Champion: Recap of all 14 games (Sportstar)

Sportstar summarises how the World Chess Championship 2024 between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh panned out on each day.

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Gukesh on Carlsen's World Championship comments: 'These ... (The Indian Express)

Gukesh, the youngest chess world champion counted his willpower and character as the strongholds guiding him to the title win on Thursday.

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The Coronation of the 18th World Chess Champion - D Gukesh ... (ChessBase India)

D Gukesh etched his name in history a little less than 24 hours ago. He is the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history. He started the year as a ...

Gukesh becomes the youngest chess world champion in history ... (Hacker News)

> How do you feel? > I think I played my best tournament of the year. I think it was a fair tournament in the end. I have no regrets. > Any message for ...

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How India's Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket ... (Aljazeera.com)

Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Here's how he got there.

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Gukesh championship win fuels chess dreams in India (FRANCE 24)

India's aspiring chess players and their parents woke up Friday with big dreams after 18-year-old hometown hero Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world ...

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The coronation of King Gukesh (The Hindu)

D. Gukesh is delighted after receiving the trophy for winning the World chess championship match. SINGAPORE. The Indian flag wrapped over his shoulders, D.

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The coronation of King Gukesh (The Hindu)

D. Gukesh celebrates with the World Chess Championship 2024 trophy during an award ceremony in Singapore on December 13, ...

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Paddy Upton's helping hand to Gukesh: Video calls, temperature ... (ESPN India)

"Most athletes don't become world champions when they win the final, they arrive there at the start as champions," Upton said.

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How mature Gukesh, with help from Gajewski and Upton, conquered ... (The New Indian Express)

Trainer & mental coach recall the series of challenges the Indian GM endured in recent weeks, the impressive manner in which he handled the same and the ...

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Paddy Upton impressed by Gukesh's maturity and humanness (Deccan Herald)

The South African opened up to DH about his journey with Gukesh, and how this moment was no accident, but destiny.

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Gukesh Dommaraju: How the Indian teenager became youngest ... (BBC News)

The FIDE World Chess Championship carries a $2.5m (£1.96m) prize fund. It marked the peak to date of his career, his greatest moment in a long string of ...

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'I'm not part of the circus,' says Carlsen as Gukesh craves for title ... (Onmanorama)

Magnus Carlsen has refused to play the World Chess Championship since last winning the title in 2021..gukesh vs magnus carlsen, magnus carlsen on playing ...

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Gukesh D crowned 18th FIDE World Champion (FIDE)

After almost a month of fierce competition, against an opponent who never gave in, 18-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai Gukesh D. raised the winner's trophy ...

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Grzegorz Gajewski reveals how Gukesh's backroom team helped ... (The Indian Express)

On the rest day following game 9 of the World Chess Championship, Gukesh and Grzegorz Gajewski went for a walk on the beach in Singapore.

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Sky's the limit for Gukesh (Deccan Herald)

Incidentally during the Chess Olympiad at Chennai, Carlsen had picked out Gukesh as the player to watch out for. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who ...

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D Gukesh responds to Magnus Carlsen's criticism of World C'ship ... (Hindustan Times)

D Gukesh responded to Magnus Carlsen, who criticised the quality of the World Chess Championship match between the Indian and Ding Liren.

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D Gukesh hits back at world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in a polite way ... (Livemint)

D Gukesh dethroned the Chinese Ding Liren in the 14-game contest, winning 7.5-6.5 to become the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18.

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See moment 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the ... (CNN)

India's 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their ...

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