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Fabiano Caruana latest top-rated chess player to question D Gukesh: 'Not playing close to his best...'
D Gukesh is yet to win a tournament since being crowned the youngest world champion in chess history in December. And even though the teenager has shown flashes of brilliance, the lack of success has led to growing criticism, including from world No 4 Fabiano Caruana.
Caruana’s explosive claim on Carlsen vs Gukesh face-off in Norway: ‘Magnus wanted to prove he’s not as strong…’
Chess world champion D Gukesh it seems didn’t just beat Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 — he may have also ruined his plans, as per explosive claims made by Fabiano Caruana.
Anish Giri hilariously trolls Ian Nepomniachtchi after controversy at World Blitz Team Championship: 'The good thing with Ian is'
The 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship ended with WR Chess lifting the title, but not without controversy. Anish Giri has now trolled Ian Nepomniachtchi online after confronting him at the venue during the event.
‘Indian chess players aren’t scary yet’: Fabiano Caruana shares 'honest' take on D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Co
Fabiano Caruana has become the latest after Magnus Carlsen to say that Indian chess stars including world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi have still a lot to improve in their games. Read his latest bold take on Gukesh and company.
‘I used to beat Indians at will’: Former legends on India's growing supremacy in chess
India's young chess players are making a global impact and it was evident in the recently-concluded Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, where they gave tough fight to experienced stars. Here's what some of the legends said about India's growing dominance in chess.
Hikaru Nakamura's WR Chess wins World Blitz Team Championship in controversial fashion: 'This whole appeal thing was a mess'
Hikaru Nakamura's WR Chess won the World Blitz Team Championship for second time in the row but their victory came after an appeal drama which saw one of the ties in the quarter-finals being replayed.
Magnus Carlsen's aura remains unblemished for R Praggnanandhaa despite recent loss to D Gukesh: 'No one should be compared to him'
Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare loss to D Gukesh, and while the chess world is already discussing the Norwegian's successor, R Praggnanandhaa has a different view.
'Hikaru has such a bloated ego': Fans celebrate as Nakamura is humbled by 13-year-old at World Blitz Team Championship
Hikaru Nakamura suffered a surprising defeat to 13-year-old Khagan Ahmad from Azerbaijan at the World Blitz Team Championship 2025 on Saturday. A few fans were seen celebrating Nakamura's defeat on social media.
Lesser-known Indian chess players Atharvaa, Pranav help Erigaisi’s Team MGD1 win World Rapid Team Championship 2025
It was double joy for India as Viswanathan Anand's Freedom won the bronze medal besides Arjun Erigaisi's Team MGD1 clinching the 2025 World Rapid Teams title.
'Arjun generates tactics out of thin air': Vishy Anand praises India No. 1 Erigaisi after humbling him in match
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand defeated India’s current No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi in just 31 moves at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London. Despite handing him a loss, Anand praised Arjun's tactical brilliance and also shared insights on key moments of the match.
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025: All you need to know about the event
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships will be held in London from 10-16 June. With 54 teams and 116 Grandmasters competing, the event will feature top players like Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja.
Magnus Carlsen's hard-hitting answer when asked about his successor, snubs Gukesh: 'They are good but...'
Magnus Carlsen gave a blunt verdict on his potential successor after winning the 2025 Norway Chess. Despite losing a game to D Gukesh in one of the earlier rounds, Carlsen did not take the current World Champion's name.
FIDE Chess Rankings: World Champion Gukesh dethroned by India rival after dismal outing in Norway
World Chess Champion D Gukesh has lost his India No. 1 position in the latest FIDE rankings after a disappointing finish at Norway Chess 2025. He has been dethroned by his compatriot.
Hikaru Nakamura’s reaction after Armageddon blunder against Wei Yi goes viral; here's why
American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was heartbroken after losing the Armageddon tiebreak to Wei Yi at Norway Chess 2025. Check out the blunder he made in the crucial match that cost him a top 3 finish in the tournament and elicited the expression.
Carlsen takes a brutal dig at Gukesh, Erigaisi after winning Norway Chess: 'I can outplay the kids'
Despite a campaign that was far from perfect, world No 1 Magnus Carlsen successfully defended his Norway Chess title on Friday, finishing ahead of world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.
Blunder in final round costs Gukesh Norway Chess title as Carlsen reigns supreme once again
D Gukesh missed out on a historic triumph at the Norway Chess, finishing third after losing to Fabiano Caruana in the 10th and final round, allowing Magnus Carlsen to retain his title with 16 points. Also missing out on the title was Koneru Humpy, who finished third in the women's section after a draw in Round 10.
'Gukesh won't be favourite in World Championship match if...': Magnus Carlsen makes strong prediction
Magnus Carlsen, the 2025 Norway Chess winner, recently said Gukesh could lose his World Champion title and that he is not ahead of track yet, just on track. Carlsen also reflected on his own performance in the tournament.
Norway Chess 2025: Can D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi beat Magnus Carlsen to the top spot? Scenarios explained
The 10th and final round of the 2025 Norway Chess gets underway on Friday with defending champion and world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, reigning world champion D Gukesh and No 2 Hikaru Nakamura among the chess stars fighting for the title.
Gukesh remains within grasp of Norway Chess title after beating Chinese No 1; Carlsen regains top spot
D Gukesh remained half-a-point behind defending champion Magnus Carlsen at the second spot after defeating Wei Yi in the ninth and penultimate round of the ongoing Norway Chess in Stavanger. Carlsen moved to the top spot after defeating Fabiano Caruana.
Despite leading at Norway Chess 2025, Carlsen yet to move on from Gukesh defeat: 'Not very inspired'
Instead of discussing his victory over Fabiano Caruana in the latest round of the 2025 Norway Chess on Thursday, world No 1 and defending champion Magnus Carlsen once again brought up his defeat at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh, making it clear he was yet to move on from the setback.
D Gukesh 'shocked' to hear Magnus Carlsen thinking about quitting Classical chess: 'Did not see that coming'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had hinted at quitting Classical chess, a format he has been critical of in recent months, following his stunning defeat at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh in their sixth-round meeting at Norway Chess.
Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh, Erigaisi in title race as Humpy leads women's section
Indian chess stars D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi remain in title contention at Norway Chess 2025 after eight rounds. With only two rounds left, they will aim to topple Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. Koneru Humpy is leading the women’s section ahead of Round 9.
'D Gukesh saw some ghosts': Hikaru Nakamura takes dig at world champion after beating him at Norway Chess 2025
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh's winning run was ended by Hikaru Nakamura who pounced on a blunder by the world champion to win a match that looked like was heading towards a draw.
D Gukesh faces racist abuse after defeating Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess; organisers condemn 'hateful' remarks
One of the users on TikTok reportedly said that 'Magnus was distracted by the curry scent' as he lost to D Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025. The Indian Grandmaster Gukesh has been targeted with racist comments across social media platforms.
D Gukesh fights back from 'nearly lost' position to beat Arjun Erigaisi, overtakes Carlsen in Norway Chess standings
Chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Arjun Erigaisi for the first time in classical chess at Norway Chess 2025 on Monday after making another comeback from worse-to-lost position.
Stunning defeat against Gukesh makes Carlsen question future in Classical chess: 'Will have to make some decisions'
Reigning world champion D Gukesh defeated world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in their sixth-round meeting at Norway Chess on Sunday, with the Indian Grandmaster prevailing in 62 moves. The defeat made Carlsen rethink about his future in Classical chess, a format he has been highly critical of in recent months.
Hans Niemann targets Magnus Carlsen after world No 1 loses to D Gukesh at Norway Chess
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered his first defeat at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess in Stavanger, Norway. Here's how controversial American Grandmaster Hans Niemann responded to the result.
Gukesh doesn't miss while coming at 'King' Carlsen, justifies the 'world champion' tag with a performance of a lifetime
After losing to Magnus Carlsen earlier in Norway Chess, D Gukesh defeated the world No 1 on Sunday, fighting back from a near-impossible position with his never-say-die attitude to collect what arguably is the biggest win of his career so far.
Gukesh left 'shaken' by first-ever classical win over world No.1 Carlsen: 'Just a lucky day
World champion D Gukesh admitted that he was lucky to beat world No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen, but he was happy nonetheless to finally defeat the Norwegian in classical chess.
Magnus Carlsen slams table in frustration after losing to D Gukesh, skips media duties | Watch
Magnus Carlsen found it tough to accept his first classical defeat to India's D Gukesh, slamming the table with his fist after resigning and later skipping media duties.