Castlehill Chess Club
THE 15th IAN McNAB MEMORIAL TROPHY 2023-24 Thurs 25th April 25 – 7:30pm Not many members left who knew Ian McNab, but those that do, have many memories, good and bad! Ian would have loved this event in his name and in true McNab style...
NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News)
Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the appointment of the chess master Tunde Onakoya while unveiling competition and prizes in the Guinness record holder's name.
Castlehill Chess Club
SEASON 2023-24 4NCL (Nations Chess League) Tues 23rd April 24 – 7:30pm Season 9 – Sem-Final play-off`s Time-Controls – 45 minutes + 15 seconds increments Dundee City teams is a joint venture between Castlehill Chess Club Dundee and Dundee Chess Club.
Castlehill Chess Club
SEASON 2023-24 SNCL (Scottish National Chess League) Sunday 21st April 24 Round 9 (last) + the Scottish team lighting tournament Dundee City teams are a joint venture between Castlehill CC & Dundee CC The final Round of this season’s SNCL took place on Sunday 21st April.
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports)
D Gukesh, a 17-year-old chess player, demonstrated remarkable mental and physical strength and maturity in a 64-square board match. Despite lacking experience in elite round-robin tournaments, Gukesh's unique style, hunger, calculating ability, and tactics earned him the title.
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports)
Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest challenger for the World chess title, breaking the 40-year-old record set by legendary Garry Kasparov in 1984. He will face China's world champion Ding Liren in the championship match later this year...
RT (Daily news)
17-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh from India will challenge China’s Doug Liren for champion title
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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports)
Aman Gupta, renowned for his business advice on Shark Tank India, congratulated D Gukesh on winning the 2024 FIDE Championship Chess Tournament, highlighting the young champion's historic victory and his own expertise in the business world.
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
D Gukesh, at just 17, has made history by winning the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest player ever to reach the final of the World Chess Championship. His victory, secured with a draw against Hikaru Nakamura, marks a significant milestone in Indian chess history.
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's 17-year-old phenomenon D Gukesh on Monday created history as he became the champion of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 after an exciting final round in Toronto
France24.com (en)
Gukesh Dommaraju will face reigning champion Ding Liren from China for another piece of history, after being the youngest player to win the prestigious Candidates Tournament.
"I'm just so relieved, so happy following this crazy game," Gukesh said following his landmark triumph in Toronto on Sunday.
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
Chennai's chess culture has flourished, with Velammal Institutions being the catalyst behind the chess revolution in the city. The school, where GMs D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa learned the intricacies of the sport, has been instrumental in promoting chess as a part of the curriculum.
India.com
Gukesh scored 9/14 points to clinch the honour and become only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament.
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports)
The 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster Gukesh scored 9/14 points to clinch the first place. He is only the the second Indian player after Viswanathan Anand to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament. The feat earns the teenager the right to challenge the reigning chess world champion Ding Liren.
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh made history by clinching victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, securing his place as the youngest challenger ever to the world title. Gukesh's remarkable performance saw him accumulate nine points out of a possible 14...
