Gukesh Overcame 'Horrible' Start to World Chess Title with Anand's Crucial Advice

Gukesh Overcame 'Horrible' Start to World Chess Title with Anand's Crucial Advice

 13:00 29/08/2025

D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, revealed that Viswanathan Anand's advice helped him recover after a poor start in Singapore. The 19-year-old admitted overconfidence led to a loss in the opening game, serving as a wake-up call. He revealed the 'pep talk' that gave him perspective and ultimately led to victory.
Gukesh reveals mentor's advice which inspired his historic World Championship run

Gukesh reveals mentor's advice which inspired his historic World Championship run

 12:00 28/08/2025

Gukesh Dommaraju admitted that overconfidence cost him the opening game of his World Championship run. But a pep talk from Viswanathan Anand and a timely mental reset helped the teenager bounce back, leading to his historic title in Singapore.
Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch

Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch

 01:01 25/08/2025

India’s Divya Deshmukh sparked laughs with her “No jeans!” rule-change joke, recalling Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 dress code controversy. Carlsen famously refused to change his Corneliani jeans, was fined, and later auctioned them for $36,100. Proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, turning a quirky chess moment into a powerful charitable milestone.
Chess legends return! Garry Kasparov teases Viswanathan Anand ahead of mega clash: 'I should give Vishy a chance to ...'

Chess legends return! Garry Kasparov teases Viswanathan Anand ahead of mega clash: 'I should give Vishy a chance to ...'

 01:01 23/08/2025

Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov are set to reignite their historic rivalry in St. Louis this October, headlining the Clutch Chess series. Adding to the excitement, current world champion D Gukesh will face off against Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov, while acknowledging Gukesh's title win, suggests Carlsen remains the strongest player, sparking debate about the current world championship landscape.
Historic! R Praggnanandhaa becomes new World No. 3 after beating D Gukesh at Sinquefield Cup chess tournament

Historic! R Praggnanandhaa becomes new World No. 3 after beating D Gukesh at Sinquefield Cup chess tournament

 19:01 20/08/2025

Indian chess player R Praggnanandhaa has achieved a milestone. He defeated D Gukesh at the Sinquefield Cup. Praggnanandhaa is now ranked World No. 3. He has a live rating of 2784.1 points. Only Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are ahead of him. Praggnanandhaa shares the tournament lead with Levon Aronian. The Sinquefield Cup has a prize pool of USD 350,000.
Aronian Appeals to Kramnik for Peace Amidst Defamation Lawsuit, Cites Cheating Accusations' Toll

Aronian Appeals to Kramnik for Peace Amidst Defamation Lawsuit, Cites Cheating Accusations' Toll

 03:00 21/07/2025

In a public plea, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian has urged Vladimir Kramnik, a former World Champion, to reconcile amidst a defamation lawsuit. Aronian's letter, shared on social media, expresses deep respect for Kramnik, acknowledging his significant influence. This follows Kramnik's lawsuit against Chessdom, GM David Navara, and others, stemming from disputes over alleged online cheating.
Praggnanandhaa's Rise Sparks Witty Reaction from Giri: Dutch Star on Junior Chess Dominance

Praggnanandhaa's Rise Sparks Witty Reaction from Giri: Dutch Star on Junior Chess Dominance

 03:00 21/07/2025

Anish Giri's witty remark on Praggnanandhaa becoming the World No.1 junior highlights the rise of young chess talents. Praggnanandhaa's UzChess Cup Masters 2025 victory, propelling him to World No.4 and India's top player, showcases his dominance. His dramatic win, praised by Viswanathan Anand, underscores his impressive character and solidifies his position as a leading force in chess.
Gukesh Leads Zagreb Rapid Chess After Carlsen Win, Reveals Cousin's Prophetic Bet

Gukesh Leads Zagreb Rapid Chess After Carlsen Win, Reveals Cousin's Prophetic Bet

 04:05 05/07/2025

D Gukesh triumphed in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament's rapid section in Zagreb, highlighted by a victory against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. After an initial loss, Gukesh demonstrated resilience with five consecutive wins, securing his lead. He concluded the rapid section with a win against Wesley So and aims to maintain his form in the upcoming blitz format.
Carlsen's Assessment of Gukesh: World Champion Still Has to 'Impress' Him

Carlsen's Assessment of Gukesh: World Champion Still Has to 'Impress' Him

 04:05 03/07/2025

Magnus Carlsen, after the first day of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, acknowledged Gukesh's improvement but stated he's yet to be truly impressed by the young Indian chess players. He praised Praggnanandhaa's recent classical tournament wins, highlighting his consistent performance.
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