Chess World Cup: D Gukesh out! World champion suffers elimination; top-seeded foreigner Anish Giri too exits | Chess News

Four Indian players advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji, while World Champion Gukesh D faced elimination.World champion Gukesh D’s tournament journey ended against Frederik Svane. After a draw with black pieces in the first game, Gukesh’s attempt to win the second game backfired when Svane overcame time pressure […]

World chess champion and World Cup top seed D Gukesh: ‘I have some great memories of Goa’ | Chess News

D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World chess champion D Gukesh anticipates his return to Goa for the FIDE World Cup starting Friday, where he previously competed in his early career.The prestigious FIDE World Cup makes its return to India after 23 years. The tournament will be hosted at a North Goa resort from […]

Chess | New low for World champion! D Gukesh virtually out of Grand Swiss title race after second straight defeat | Chess News

D Gukesh (L) is 55th in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament with three points, following two consecutive losses for the World Champion. NEW DELHI: “Do you know what the Chigorin Club is?” Nikolas Theodorou, D Gukesh’s Round 6 opponent at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, was asked on Tuesday.The Greek GM guessed: “People […]

Anand Mahindra on Magnus Carlsen’s reaction after losing to D Gukesh: ‘Wasn’t just a tantrum, it was…’

D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. Indian chess sensation D Gukesh earned praise from billionaire Anand Mahindra after defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the ongoing 2025 Norway Chess tournament. Gukesh, who became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024, showcased remarkable patience and […]