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World Chess Championship: Gukesh gets first win over Ding, levels scores after game three

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju got his first win over title holder Ding Liren of China on Wednesday (November 27) in game three of the World Chess Championship. Playing with the white pieces, Gukesh earned a decisive victory to level the scores at 1.5-1.5 entering the first rest day. Ding struggled with time management as Gukesh showcased an audacious opening strategy with the 32-year-old defending champion spending over half an hour deciding his 13th move. As the pressure built, Ding was l...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

“Indian earthquake in Toronto”: Garry Kasparov hails Gukesh for his victory in FIDE Candidates

Chess legend Garry Kasparov lauded India’s 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh following his remarkable victory in the FIDE Candidates, saying that it was an “Indian earthquake in Toronto”. The 17-year-old Indian on Monday etched his name in history by triumphing in the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, emerging as the youngest-ever contender for the world title after a thrilling final round in Toronto. Kasparov took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and congratulated Gukesh...