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The making of Gukesh: Family sacrifices, Anand’s advice and indomitable spiritD Gukesh's father, Dr. Rajnikanth, reflects on the family's journey and sacrifices supporting Gukesh's chess career. Despite financial chal...
15 Dec, 2024, 12.03 AM IST
King of Chess may now rule the world of brandsGukesh's World Chess Championship victory has propelled him into the spotlight, attracting potential brand endorsements. His win is expecte...
14 Dec, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
Shatranj Ke Khiladi: India's chess stars shine, backed by an NCA-style academyIn 2019, Viswanathan Anand partnered with WestBridge Capital to establish the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA). Inspired by successful...
07 Dec, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
'Father of Indian chess boom': The Anand effect that's shaping a 'golden generation'India achieved a historic double gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The men's team, featuring D Gukesh and R Praggnanand...
23 Sep, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
Current generation of Indian chess players great at grabbing opportunities: Viswanathan AnandViswanathan Anand, transitioning from competitor to mentor and administrator, discusses the progress of Indian chess players he has mentore...
10 Sep, 2024, 06.48 PM IST
'Longing for some rest': Young chess prodigy reflects on exhausting victoryDommaraju Gukesh is tired. After three weeks of gruelling chess that ended in him becoming the youngest ever Candidates champion, all he wa...
28 Apr, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
I wouldn't have been close to what I am now if it wasn't for Vishy sir: GukeshChennai's D Gukesh expressed gratitude to Viswanathan Anand for his career. He emerged as the youngest world title challenger after winning...
26 Apr, 2024, 01.19 AM IST
Who is Gukesh D? The youngest-ever contender for World Chess Championship has been playing the game from the age of 7!Following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh has emerged as the second Indian to advance to the World Championship final. Poised...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
Praggu's 'Magnus' Opus: How sister's hobby shaped young chess wizard Praggnanandhaa's lifeTouted as the one for the future when he became an International Master at the tender age of 10 years and nine months in 2016, Praggu, as h...
22 Feb, 2022, 04.43 PM IST