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Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

The 2024 Chess World Championship had been a closely contested affair, with both players tied 5-5 after the first ten games

14 December,2024 09:44 AM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
World Champion D Gukesh now owes Vidit Gujrathi the treat they once agreed upon

World Champion D Gukesh now owes Vidit Gujrathi the treat they once agreed upon

At just 18 years old, Gukesh has done what many only dream of: becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion after obliterating China’s Ding Liren

14 December,2024 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
'Golden era for Indian chess'

'Golden era for Indian chess'

Indian GM Pentala Harikrishna says world champion D Gukesh’s achievement complemented by Team India’s Olympiad win earlier in the year makes this a…

14 December,2024 06:39 AM IST | Hyderabad | N Jagannath Das
Maharashtra CM speaks to D Gukesh over phone, hails him for 'achievement'

Maharashtra CM speaks to D Gukesh over phone, hails him for 'achievement'

D Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, the 18-year-old sensation's stunning victory over China's Ding Liren

13 December,2024 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
D Gukesh shares a picture reflecting on his historic achievement

D Gukesh shares a picture reflecting on his historic achievement

The 18-year-old D Gukesh became the 18th World Chess champion. Before D Gukesh's feat, the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world chess champion when he won the title at the age of 22, unseating Anatoly Karpov in 1985

13 December,2024 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian film celebrities congratulate World Chess Champion, Gukesh D

Indian film celebrities congratulate World Chess Champion, Gukesh D

D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess. Personalities from the Indian film industry also took to social media to congratulate Gukesh D for his historic win.

13 December,2024 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Becoming youngest world champion is a feat in itself": Gill pats D Gukesh

D Gukesh won the 14th game against Ding Liren in 58 moves which in return made him the 18th World chess champion. He is the second Indian to win the world chess title after the legendary Indian chess star Viswanathan Anand

13 December,2024 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Don't want to touch it just yet': Gukesh after seeing World Championship trophy

'Don't want to touch it just yet': Gukesh after seeing World Championship trophy

The 18-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai became the youngest-ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the showdown

13 December,2024 01:20 PM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
WATCH: D Gukesh breaks down in tears on call with mother after historic win

WATCH: D Gukesh breaks down in tears on call with mother after historic win

Gukesh became only the second Indian to clinch the coveted prize after the iconic player, who owned the crown five times in his career

13 December,2024 12:42 PM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
Liren's 'deliberate' loss to Gukesh called into question by Russian chess head

Liren's 'deliberate' loss to Gukesh called into question by Russian chess head

Liren's blunder proved costly, allowing the 18-year-old Gukesh to seize the opportunity and make history

13 December,2024 12:05 PM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent

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