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Gukesh on playing Vishy Anand in a game: ‘Very tricky, a bit like playing against God’
December 24, 2025 10:39 pm
It was only on the last occasion possible that Gukesh beat his idol Vishy Anand possible at GCL. It was a win that proved decisive in Gukesh's side ending in third position
Global Chess League: Card games, camaraderie and champagne, as Pragg and Co win title with SG Pipers
December 23, 2025 11:12 pm
All the top three players of the side – Caruana, Giri, and Pragg – shared jokes during the presentations, a camaraderie that will soon turn into rivalry
Vidit Gujrathi, India’s flagbearer in chess for past decade, shifts focus to ‘vibe coding’ chess apps he help elite players
December 24, 2025 7:21 pm
Over the last couple of months, Vidit Gujrathi has created at least three chess websites for elite players by ‘vibe coding’ them himself.
GCL: Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi win for the first time, spurred by kids in audience and a walk down Marine Drive
December 18, 2025 10:32 pm
There were other winners for the Knights team as well, with Leinier Dominguez Perez defeating Praggnanandhaa, and Kateryna Lagno taking down former women’s world champion and current women’s world no 1 Hou Yifan.
Teammates at GCL now, Candidates rivals soon: How Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana are co-existing at Alpine SG Pipers
December 18, 2025 9:10 am
Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana talk about the strange dynamic they share as part of Alpine SG Pipers in the GCL, knowing fully well that they will soon be facing off in the Candidates, where only finishing first matters.
Mentor vs protégé at GCL: When D Gukesh picked a fight on board with the Sicilian that ‘Vishy sir’ won
December 17, 2025 9:19 am
World Champion loses to his mentor in another disappointing result as Ganges Grandmasters beat PBG Alaskan Knights
Richard Rapport praises ‘safety net’ that has helped India’s chess stars rise meteorically
December 11, 2025 9:01 am
“When I saw Team Gukesh (at the World Chess Championship), it was a very impressive team of people. To be able to afford and to be able to maintain such a setup, it's just very impressive,” Rapport tells The Indian Express in an interview
Gukesh D in Ask Me Anything session: 'For sure there is extra pressure (of being world champion)'
December 07, 2025 8:04 am
When he was asked if he thought he could be World No 1 some day, Gukesh replied: "I know I will give my absolute best for it but whether or not it happens I would be happy with the effort I put in."
GCL’s headphone gambit: 3rd edition of chess league to let fans sport headphones to hear live commentary while watching contest at the venue
December 04, 2025 10:12 pm
The move is a continuation of initiatives to attract those who may not be fully versed in the intricacies of the game and help them appreciate what's happening on the board
Elite player, 2nd to world champions, and now team captain: P Harikrishna readies for new role at GCL with Mumba Masters
December 03, 2025 4:04 pm
A team captain, like a captain in the Davis Cup team in tennis, does not play in games, but is in charge of overall strategy besides other intangible elements like player morale in the outfit
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