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Gukesh's packed schedule not behind poor form, believes Keymer as he introduces new angle in debate: 'It's burden of. .."
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (456+ words) German grandmaster Vincent Keymer voiced concern over D Gukesh's recent struggles, pointing out what he sees as the reigning world champion's greatest problem amid ongoing form trouble. 20-year-old Gukesh is coming off a lowly sixth-place finish at Norway Chess 2026, where…...
Gukesh names one quality he's yet to master despite becoming chess world champion: 'I still have to develop. .."
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (396+ words) D Gukesh had a meteoric rise in his teenage years, displacing Viswanathan Anand as the Indian No 1 in 2023 and becoming the youngest winner in the history of the Fide Candidates as well as the World Championship the following year. Two…...
Who is Srishti Kiran, the Indian tennis prodigy ranked No 1 U-13 player in the world
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (571+ words) India's never had a player ranked among the top-10 at the senior level in singles tennis, either in the men's or the women's categories, with the iconic Vijay Amritraj being the highest-ranked ever at 18 in 1980. It does, however, have a…...
'More dangerous than Carlsen': Arjuna awardee hails Praggnanandhaa as India's best chess player
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (275+ words) Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has received huge praise from Arjuna Award-winning coach and grandmaster Pravin Thipsay after his remarkable victory at the 2026 Norway Chess tournament. Thipsay described the 20-year-old as the strongest Indian chess player at the moment and even…...
Arjun hails 'great fighter' Praggnanandhaa over Norway Chess triumph: 'I'm sure this confidence will. .."
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (580+ words) Arjun Erigaisi heaped praise on fellow Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess recently, describing his good friend as a "great fighter" and expressing delight at him regaining his form after a tough few months....
Gukesh's mentor addresses concern ahead of World Championship showdown: 'It's a very difficult spot"
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) Grzegorz Gajewski, mentor of D Gukesh, has expressed his thoughts on the Indian grandmaster's performance-related criticism ahead of crucial chess events, including the World Championship showdown. Gukesh endured a tough campaign at Norway Chess 2026, finishing last with just eight points....
Praggnanandhaa left surprised after being felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for Norway Chess triumph: "Didn't expect
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (488+ words) R Praggnanandhaa was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and also played a game of chess with him in Chennai on Monday, three days after his historic triumph at the Norway Chess tournament in Oslo. Praggnanandhaa made…...
Praggnanandhaa 'quite proud' after beating Gukesh to complete hattrick of wins in Norway Chess: 'He does some weird
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (812+ words) R Praggnanandhaa continued his dream run at Norway Chess, defeating compatriot Grandmaster D Gukesh in the penultimate round on Thursday to complete a hat-trick of Classical wins in Oslo and boost his chances of becoming the first Indian to win…...
World Chess Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov issues warning to Gukesh: 'I'm very close"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) Javokhir Sindarov has started making changes to his chess game as he gets ready for the World Chess Championship against reigning champion D Gukesh of India, whom he feels doesn't have a "clear" weakness. Sindarov became the challenger to Gukesh's…...
Praggnanandhaa left surprised by Carlsen's "weird' blunder in 2026 Norway Chess rematch: "Even in a bullet game
1+ week, 2+ day ago (509+ words) R Praggnanandhaa admitted he was left surprised by Magnus Carlsen's "weird" blunder that allowed him to defeat the world No 1 and defending champion for the second time in as many Classical games at Norway Chess in Oslo on Tuesday. Carlsen…...