The Washington Times
The world may just be beginning to appreciate the talent and potential of 17-year-old Indian GM Dommaraju Gukesh, who became the youngest player ever to qualify for a world title match, but his hometown of Chennai has long been known as a cradle of chess champs.
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Dommaraju Gukesh is tired. After three weeks of gruelling chess that ended in him becoming the youngest ever Candidates champion, all he wants to do is rest. But ever since he returned home after winning the Candidates ...
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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.
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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.
