Chess News - Page 29
Gukesh shatters image of a one-format champion with latest victory over Carlsen and Rapid title in Croatia
D Gukesh not only defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in as many meetings in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia, he ended up winning the Rapid section of the event to finally dispel the notion of his ability as a world-class player being limited to just one format.
Carlsen shrugs off victory over Gukesh after back-to-back losses against Indian teenager: 'Kind of rubbish'
After suffering a second defeat in as many outings at the hands of D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen hit back against the Indian Grandmaster by defeating him on the opening day of the Blitz event at SuperUnited Croatia in Zagreb.
'Beating Magnus is always special': Gukesh reflects on crushing Carlsen at Grand Chess Tour 2025
19-year-old chess star D Gukesh reflected on his run at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament, where he claimed the rapid title with 14 points. Gukesh spoke about his comeback wins against Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, and how staying calm helped him win from losing positions.
World Champion Gukesh wins rapid title at 2025 Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb
World Champion D Gukesh clinched the rapid title at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament in Zagreb, finishing with 14 points. The Indian GM is now leading the Grand Chess Tour event ahead of Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen. The blitz section is set to begin on 5 July.
Kasparov drops massive statement on Gukesh's latest triumph over Carlsen: 'Now we can question Magnus’ domination'
D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in as many meetings in the space of a month, albeit in different tournaments and formats, and Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov for one felt the result raised questions on the Norwegian's domination of the sport.
Praggnanandhaa reveals he's 'much more confident, ambitious' after stellar run, says 'still a lot of fight till December
R Praggnanandhaa has won three major titles so far this year, including the prestigious Tata Steel Chess in February, and is currently the highest-ranked Indian on the FIDE ratings at fourth.
'I got soundly punished': Magnus Carlsen praises D Gukesh after suffering another defeat, admits struggling for form
Magnus Carlsen made an honest admission after suffering his second defeat to chess world champion D Gukesh in as many matches. The Norwegian chess star admitted that Gukesh was the better player in the match.
D Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen again as he takes revenge for 'weaker players' jibe, moves into sole lead in Croatia
D Gukesh emerged triumphant for the second time in as many meetings against Magnus Carlsen defeating the world No 1 while playing with black pieces after his victory over Fabiano Caruana to move to the top of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia standings.
Carlsen denies seeing memes on outburst vs Gukesh, responds to Kasparov's 'heavier tables' jibe: ‘I don’t go around...’
Magnus Carlsen had made headlines for angrily slamming his fist on the table after a stunning defeat against D Gukesh in the sixth round of Norway Chess last month.
D Gukesh silences Magnus Carlsen's 'weaker player' jibe, finishes Day 1 in joint lead in Croatia
Magnus Carlsen, who recently suffered his first classical defeat to D Gukesh, questioned the Indian grandmaster's skills in the rapid and blitz formats, labeling him as 'one of the weaker players'. But Gukesh proved him wrong on Wednesday.
Watch: Carlsen, Gukesh share few emotions during handshake ahead of showdown in Croatia
Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh are set to headline another tournament together, with the reiging Classical world champion and the world No 1 part of the lineup at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament that gets underway in Zagreb on Wednesday.
'Really unhappy': Gukesh finally opens up about his performance at Norway Chess 2025
World Champion Gukesh has opened up on his performance at Norway Chess 2025. He also recalled his famous win against current World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
Praggnanandhaa's trainer reveals real reason behind his recent turnaround: 'Now he’s also been adding...'
Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa has impressed in 2025 with his aggressive play and major title wins. His longtime coach RB Ramesh has revealed the secret behind the recent turnaround. Pragg recently won his third title of the year at UzChess Cup Masters.
'I've done it sometimes': Praggnanandhaa defends Magnus Carlsen's outburst after Gukesh defeat
India’s highest-ranked chess player R Praggnanandhaa has defended Magnus Carlsen’s viral table-slam reaction after losing to Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025. Pragg called it an instinctive reaction and also admitted he and Gukesh have shown similar emotions during intense matches.
Explained: Former world champion Kramnik’s legal threat rocks chess world, forces FIDE to intervene
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has sent shockwaves through the chess world by filing a lawsuit over allegations made by Czech grandmaster David Navara. As the controversy escalates, FIDE has been forced to step in.
'Rare gem in the chess world': Praggnanandhaa gets big welcome from Magnus Carlsen as he joins Team Liquid
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has joined Team Liquid ahead of the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura welcomed the young GM with heartfelt messages.
D Gukesh's withdrawal from Las Vegas expected, says Freestyle Chess CEO: ‘Performances have not been that good'
After struggling in the first two legs of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus and Paris, reigning world champion D Gukesh has opted to withdraw from the Las Vegas leg next month. Freestyle Chess co-founder and CEO Jan Henric Buettner reacts...
Praggnanandhaa becomes India’s new No. 1 after UzChess Cup win, Gukesh slips to second
Indian sensation R Praggnanandhaa has become India’s new No. 1 in classical chess after winning the UzChess Cup Masters in Tashkent. He surpassed the current world champion D Gukesh in the standings with Elo rating of 2778.3.
Praggnanandhaa achieves another historic feat after winning UzChess Cup Masters, collecting third title of year
R Praggnanandhaa prevailed over a tough field comprising compatriots Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram as well as home favourites Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov in Tashkent to collect his third title of the year after Tata Steel Chess and Superbet Chess Classic Romania.
Big blow to Indian chess as Freestyle Chess Tour India event cancelled due to lack of sponsors: 'India will not happen'
Magnus Carlsen and other top players like Hikaru Nakamura will not be coming to India in 2025 for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Delhi as the event has been cancelled by the organisers due to lack of sponsors.
D Gukesh reflects on Norway Chess campaign: 'Can't say happy, but there are some things...'
Despite starting his campaign with back-to-back defeats, reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style at the 2025 Norway Chess, where he pulled off a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 and was among the title contenders until the final round.
Meet Aarit Kapil, India's nine-year-old chess sensation who nearly defeated Magnus Carlsen
A nine-year-old chess player from India nearly defeated world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in an online game on Tuesday. Here's the story of Aarit Kapil, who hails from Delhi and started playing chess only four years ago.
9-year-old Indian chess prodigy shocks Magnus Carlsen with a draw in online tournament
9-year-old Indian chess prodigy Aarit Kapil nearly defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a stunning draw during an online blitz game at Chess.com's Titled Tuesday. The Indian played the match online from his hotel room in Georgia while competing in the U-10 World Championship.
D Gukesh recalls beating Magnus Carlsen, appreciates Norwegian’s gesture after loss: 'My heart rate was so high'
Asked to reflect on his victory over Magnus Carlsen in a time scramble, D Gukesh candidly admitted that the result had such a big impact on him that, for a while, he didn’t understand what was happening around him.
D Gukesh missing as Freestyle Chess announces full line-up for Las Vegas Grand Slam; Bibisara set to make history
While chess world champion D Gukesh's name is missing from Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand slam, Bibisara Assaubayeva is et to become the first woman to compete in a Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
Another setback for world champion D Gukesh as R Praggnanandhaa surpasses him in live chess ratings
World champion D Gukesh has dropped a spot in the live chess rankings after finishing third at Norway Chess, with R Praggnanandhaa taking his place.
Magnus Carlsen opens up on strong reaction after losing to D Gukesh: 'Made me feel so kind of washed and useless'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had suffered the first loss of his career at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament recently, reacting to his defeat from a dominant position by slamming his fist on the table.
Hans Niemann all set to play rival Magnus Carlsen at Las Vegas Freestyle event: 'See you...'
Hans Niemann has confirmed his participation in the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament, setting up a possible clash with rival Magnus Carlsen. The tournament will mark their first potential face-off since the 2022 controversy that resulted in a $100 million lawsuit.
Challenger to champion: How R Praggnanandhaa learnt to play for victory, not just experience
R Praggnanandhaa emerged as India’s leading chess prodigy in 2023 but had a subdued 2024 as world champion D Gukesh took the spotlight. In 2025, however, he’s back in form. In an exclusive chat, Praggnanandhaa explains the changes he made to achieve consistent success.
Magnus Carlsen finally hits 2900 rating: 'My wife is way more attracted to me now'
Magnus Carlsen finally crossed the 2900 rating mark in chess, but in the freestyle format, not classical. After learning about his new achievement, Carlsen joked that his wife finds him more attractive now that has crossed the 2900 rating. R Praggnanandhaa is the highest ranked Indian at 4th.