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Relentless Determination: British Indian Teen Becomes England’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster
Shreyas achieved this pinnacle last week when he was competing in Hull, a moment the family will view with pride. His parents, who were allowed to remain in the UK after the work visa of his IT expert father expired in 2018, have been elated over the success.
Praggnanandhaa Secures Fourth Place; Carlsen Triumphs in Superbet Tournament
Wei Yi of China led with a substantial 2.5 points advantage going into the last day, but faltered with a below-par performance, ultimately settling for second place after garnering only 5 points in the final nine games.
PM Modi Extols Chess Sensation Gukesh, Foresees Inspirational Impact on Millions
"India takes immense pride in D Gukesh's historic victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament! Gukesh's stellar performance at the tournament in Toronto not only underscores his remarkable talent but also his unwavering dedication to the game. His ascent to the pinnacle of chess is truly inspiring," PM Modi shared on a social media platform.
Gukesh Makes History: Youngest Challenger in World Chess Championship
In a decisive final round, Gukesh secured a comfortable draw against American veteran Hikaru Nakamura, concluding the tournament with an impressive nine out of a possible 14 points. This stellar performance not only earned him the title but also paved his path to a showdown against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China later this year.
Teen Prodigy Gukesh Secures Historic Victory in Candidates; Set to Face Ding Liren in World Championship Showdown
Gukesh's triumph propels him into the spotlight as he now prepares to challenge the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren of China, in the upcoming World Chess Championship match. Following in the footsteps of Anand, who held the title five times between 2000 and 2013, Gukesh aims to etch his name in chess history as the second Indian contender for the Classical World Championship title.
Praggnanandhaa Dominates China's Wenjun to Join Chess Leaders
Praggnanandhaa now shares the lead with Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Holland's Anish Giri, and D Gukesh, each accumulating 5.5 points from the first nine rounds.
Praggnanandhaa Shocks World Champion Liren in Tata Steel Tournament, Surpassing Anand as No.1 Indian Chess Player
With a FIDE rating of 2748.3 points, Praggnanandhaa edged past Anand's 2748 points, marking a significant milestone in his young career.
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