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Updated on Dec 14, 2024 12:17 AM IST

At 18, Gukesh Dommaraju wins the FIDE World Championship, showcasing maturity and poise, celebrating his victory with tears and gratitude.

India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren to win world chess championship title. (PTI)

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India's D Gukesh with the world chess championship trophy in Singapore on Friday (PTI)

Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:23 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

History will see Gukesh’s win as a pivotal moment in chess: Carlsen

Five-time world champion Carlsen says it was heartwarming to see how much it means to Gukesh to win this title

World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju poses for a photo with a young fan during a meet and greet session in Singapore on Friday. Indian teen prodigy Gukesh became the youngest undisputed world chess champion after beating China's Ding Liren. (AFP)

Published on Dec 13, 2024 09:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘Plan was to play long games and exhaust Ding’

In an interview to HT, Gukesh’s trainer Grzegorz Gajewski speaks about how the Indian’s team of seconds was built, the biggest challenge during the match, and the value of surprises

Vincent Keymer (left) and Radoslaw Wojtaszek, who were part of Gukesh’s team of seconds, at a seaside villa an hour from Malaga, Spain, where they camped and assisted the Indian remotely. (X)

Published on Dec 13, 2024 09:32 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Gukesh crowned as world chess champion, draped in Indian flag during coronation

D Gukesh's coronation was held on Friday, and he was crowned as world chess champion by FIDE.

India's Gukesh Dommaraju celebrates with the World Chess Championship 2024 trophy.(AFP)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 11:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh told to ‘ignore’ Carlsen, Kramnik negativity as Anand offers support

Viswanathan Anand backed Gukesh as the legendary Indian chess veteran responded to criticism over the quality of the World Chess Championship final.

Gukesh received encouragement from Viswanathan Anand after a historic win at the World Chess Championship(AP/File)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:43 PM IST

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Gukesh's 'masterclass in humility' exudes shades of Rahul Dravid: Paddy Upton

Paddy Upton, who's worked with 2011 WC-winning Indian team and the 2024 bronze-medal-winning Indian hockey team, calls Gukesh's win the highlight of his career.

Paddy Upton (L) likened D Gukesh (C) to Rahul Dravid (R).(Agencies)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:40 PM IST

ByVishesh Roy

Gukesh refuses to touch trophy after becoming youngest world champ. Reason is…

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

D Gukesh did not touch the World Championship trophy

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 04:05 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh's World Championship prize money not even half of Pant's IPL price

In the IPL mega auction in Saudi Arabia last month, 13 cricketers were bought for more than Gukesh's World Championship prize money.

D Gukesh after becoming the youngest World Champion

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 01:19 PM IST

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Gukesh wins World Championship at 18: What Anand had achieved at the same age

Viswanathan Anand may not have won a World Chess Championship at the age of 18 but he was doing things no Indian had ever done before

Gukesh said that he first dreamt of winning the World Championship when he saw Anand;s hold on the title being ended by Carlsen in 2013.

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 01:34 PM IST

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‘Not part of this circus’: Magnus Carlsen not interested in challenging Gukesh

Magnus Carlsen said that he is not interested in challenging D Gukesh, as he is not a part of “this circus anymore.”

Magnus Carlsen says not interested in challenging for Gukesh's throne

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 01:35 PM IST

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Gukesh stopped regular school at class IV, no sponsor, father quit job, mother…

Gukesh's father, Rajinikanth, had to quit his well-respected job as an ENT surgeon, and Padma, a microbiologist, had to take up the mantle for the family.

A fan takes a selfie with India's grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju (C) after his win against China's chess grandmaster Ding Liren(AFP)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 12:51 PM IST

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:54 AM IST

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'Which world championship was without blunder?': Kasparov on Ding-Gukesh final

Former world champion Garry Kasparov cannot stop praising Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, who recently became the youngest world chess champion.

D Gukesh became the youngest world champion on Thursday

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 01:34 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Ding Liren accused of losing world championship to Gukesh ‘deliberately’

Filatov said Ding's blunder, which turned the last game in Gukesh's favour, caused "bewilderment among professionals and chess fans."

India's D Gukesh, left, and China's Ding Liren during the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore(PTI)

Published on Dec 13, 2024 09:04 AM IST

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Gukesh cries in his father's arms after becoming youngest-ever world chess champ

D Gukesh had an emotional moment with his father after his historic win vs Ding Liren, and was seen crying on his arms.

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

How India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach helped Gukesh D win World Championship

Paddy Upton, who previously worked with the Indian cricket and hockey team, served as Gukesh's mental conditioning coach for the last six months

How Paddy Upton helped Gukesh D won World Chess Championship

Published on Dec 13, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh’s record is going to last for perhaps a hundred years

It was a battle of personalities where Gukesh really showed a victorious mentality. A true victor who really fought back in the battle

D Gukesh, on Thursday, became only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to become the world chess champion. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByPravin Thipsay

‘Dream of becoming world champ was most important thing in life’

As an 8-year-old in 2013, Gukesh says, he wanted to be the one to bring back the title back to India

India's D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore. (PTI)

Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:56 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand

Even when not making rapid progress, he kept working very hard, writes five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand

A fan takes a selfie with India's grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju after his win against China's Ding Liren. The 18-year-old became the youngest world chess champion. (AFP)

Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:13 PM IST

ByViswanathan Anand

Sachin, Anand revel in Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship title

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion on Thursday, and sent social media into meltdown.

India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024.(PTI)

Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:10 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘End of chess’: Kramnik bashes ‘childish’ blunder after Gukesh's win over Liren

Vladimir Kramnik didn't hold back as he expressed his frustration over the outcome of the World Chess Championship.

D Gukesh (L) won the World Chess Championship on Thursday(AP/File)

Published on Dec 12, 2024 08:30 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

How Gukesh defeated Ding to become youngest chess world champion

India's Gukesh D etched his name in history books when he became the youngest chess world champion, beating China's Ding Liren.

Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:31 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh fails to hold back tears after historic World Championship win

Gukesh claimed the title on Thursday after he beat world champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore.

Gukesh D beat Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:55 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh scripts historic win vs Liren, becomes youngest-ever world chess champion

D Gukesh is the 18th world champion at the age of 18, and he defeated China's Ding Liren.

India's D Gukesh during the 14th game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024.(PTI)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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At 18, Gukesh Dommaraju wins the FIDE World Championship, showcasing maturity and poise, celebrating his victory with tears and gratitude.

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Indian GM says the fact that Gukesh’s win was talked about at the Houses of the Parliament shows the impact of the feat

Five-time world champion Carlsen says it was heartwarming to see how much it means to Gukesh to win this title

In an interview to HT, Gukesh’s trainer Grzegorz Gajewski speaks about how the Indian’s team of seconds was built, the biggest challenge during the match, and the value of surprises

D Gukesh's coronation was held on Friday, and he was crowned as world chess champion by FIDE.

Viswanathan Anand backed Gukesh as the legendary Indian chess veteran responded to criticism over the quality of the World Chess Championship final.

Paddy Upton, who's worked with 2011 WC-winning Indian team and the 2024 bronze-medal-winning Indian hockey team, calls Gukesh's win the highlight of his career.

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

In the IPL mega auction in Saudi Arabia last month, 13 cricketers were bought for more than Gukesh's World Championship prize money.

Viswanathan Anand may not have won a World Chess Championship at the age of 18 but he was doing things no Indian had ever done before

Magnus Carlsen said that he is not interested in challenging D Gukesh, as he is not a part of “this circus anymore.”

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Gukesh's father, Rajinikanth, had to quit his well-respected job as an ENT surgeon, and Padma, a microbiologist, had to take up the mantle for the family.

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-MIN-EDM/RECAP

Former world champion Garry Kasparov cannot stop praising Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, who recently became the youngest world chess champion.

Filatov said Ding's blunder, which turned the last game in Gukesh's favour, caused "bewilderment among professionals and chess fans."

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIA-TOR/RECAP

D Gukesh had an emotional moment with his father after his historic win vs Ding Liren, and was seen crying on his arms.

Paddy Upton, who previously worked with the Indian cricket and hockey team, served as Gukesh's mental conditioning coach for the last six months

It was a battle of personalities where Gukesh really showed a victorious mentality. A true victor who really fought back in the battle

As an 8-year-old in 2013, Gukesh says, he wanted to be the one to bring back the title back to India

Even when not making rapid progress, he kept working very hard, writes five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion on Thursday, and sent social media into meltdown.

Vladimir Kramnik didn't hold back as he expressed his frustration over the outcome of the World Chess Championship.

India's Gukesh D etched his name in history books when he became the youngest chess world champion, beating China's Ding Liren.

Gukesh claimed the title on Thursday after he beat world champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore.

D Gukesh is the 18th world champion at the age of 18, and he defeated China's Ding Liren.

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