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'Gukesh lost time, I escaped': Theodorou rejoices as Indian GM suffers historic setback after incorrect draw claim

D Gukesh endured a horrible end to his game against Nikolas Theodorou at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 as he made a repetition error and succumbed to a historic defeat against an opponent rated over 100 Elo points lower.

World Champion Gukesh suffers back-to-back loss at FIDE Grand Swiss, Indian players see mixed results

World Champion D Gukesh suffered second straight loss at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand. He lost to Nikolas Theodorou in the sixth round on Tuesday. Other Indian players in the competition posted mixed results. Check top 10 standings for both Open and Women’s sections.

Gukesh’s conqueror and world record holder: Who is Abhimanyu Mishra, the 16-year-old chess prodigy making history

Abhimanyu Mishra, who defeated D Gukesh, holds a streak of world records. From once being the youngest International Master to becoming the youngest Grandmaster, and now the youngest to defeat a reigning chess world champion in classical chess.

Abhimanyu creates chess history by beating Gukesh, becomes youngest to defeat world champion in classical: 'I am at par with them'

Abhimanyu Mishra of USA scripted history on Monday as he became the youngest ever to defeat a reigning world champion in classical chess with his victory over India's D Gukesh in the Round 5 of FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa served reality check in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 5; Vaishali remains in joint-lead

While D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa lost to Abhimanyu Mishra and Matthias Bluebaum respectively, Arjun Erigaisi romped to a 37-move victory over Nikita Vitiugov to remain joint-second in the 'Open' standings behind Parham Maghsoodloo.

Gukesh aura-farming in Samarkand: Reigning world champion mobbed by fans ahead of FIDE Grand Swiss Round 4

D Gukesh was on his way to the Silk Road Expo in Samarkand for the fourth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament when he was mobbed by fans outside the venue. The Indian GM happily accepted requests for selfies and autographs before making his way inside.

Gukesh, Arjun play out draw in all-Indian battle at FIDE Grand Swiss; Vaishali remains joint-leader among women

Reigning world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi share the second spot along with compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and nine others while fellow Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali remains in joint-lead in the women's section along with Kateryna Lagno.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun win in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 3 as Vaishali moves into sole lead among women

The trio of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi remained in the top half of the 'Open' standings with 2.5 points out of a possible 3 while R Vaishali moved into the sole lead among women with a hat-trick of victories.

Why world No 2 Hikaru Nakamura has kicked off a rating controversy in qualification for Candidates 2026

World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura is among the players who are in the fray to qualify for next year's Candidates tournament, where the winner will challenge D Gukesh for the world title. It's his choice of events, however, that has raised eyebrows across the chess world.

Viswanathan Anand plays down Nodirbek's sensational 'Gukesh will lose' claim: 'That’s how the game...'

Uzbekistani GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov had claimed that D Gukesh's reign as world champion would come to an end during his title defence next year while being asked to offer an "unpopular opinion" on the sport.

Gukesh pays price for blunder while Pragg and Arjun win in reversal of fortunes at FIDE Grand Swiss

Reigning world champion D Gukesh missed out on back-to-back victories at the start of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss after a 40th move blunder allowed his opponent to steer the game towards a draw. R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, on the other hand, collected contrasting wins in the second round.

Ads, new trainers and lucky jacket: World chess champion D Gukesh opens up on how life has changed

In a rare, in-depth interview with FIDE, D Gukesh spoke about how life has changed for the Indian teenager since becoming the world chess champion. He also shared insights into his training and how he balances life with the extra attention.

Abdusattorov doubles down on Gukesh chess World title loss claim, refuses to call winner in potential showdown: 'Yes, for sure'

Reacting to his viral video predicting D Gukesh's world title loss, Nodirbek Abdusattorov doubled down on his views, but gave an interesting reply when asked about a possible World Chess Championship match between the Indian GM and him.

Gukesh bounces back in style after underwhelming USA trip with clinical start to FIDE Grand Swiss campaign

After an underwhelming run at Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup, the last two events of the Grand Chess Tour, reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style with a commanding victory over French GM Etienne Bacrot in just 45 moves.

FIDE Grand Swiss Chess: After World Cup history, Divya Deshmukh set to push boundaries in Samarkand

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh is not resting on her laurels after a historic Chess World Cup win. She will now challenge the best in the Open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, a rare feat for female players.

D Gukesh hits back at Uzbek GM in style after prediction of world title loss: 'Here, he can only qualify for Candidates'

D Gukesh did not hold back as he reminded Nodirbek Abdusattorov of how far he has to go to become the world champion after the Uzbek Grandmaster made a bold prediction against the Indian chess star.

'I was not at the level I needed to be': Magnus Carlsen says 'my brain is fried' after Titled Tuesday setback

Magnus Carlsen admitted his “brain is fried” after finishing fifth in the first new-look Titled Tuesday on September 2. Russian GM Alexey Sarana won the event with a score of 9.5.

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Praggnanandhaa has backup, but Erigaisi and Gujrathi must seize their chances in Samarkand

All eyes will be on R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh in the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, but the Uzbekistan chess tournament is even more important for Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov takes dig at D Gukesh when asked to share unpopular chess opinion: 'Is that controversial?'

Nodirbek Abdusattorov made a direct attack on chess world champion D Gukesh as he was asked by the FIDE social media team to share an unpopular chess opinion.

Magnus Carlsen returns as fashion model for denim company after FIDE forced to change dress code rule

Magnus Carlsen has returned as a fashion model for G-Star just days after FIDE relaxed its dress code rule following the jeansgate controversy. The World No. 1 Grandmaster posed for the brand's latest denim collection, continuing his 15-year-old collaboration.

'I was not living, I was surviving': Meet Yosha Iglesias, the first transgender Woman international Master

French chess player and coach Yosha Iglesias has had an inspirational journey, recently becoming the second transgender woman to win a national title. Here’s her story.

Praggnanandhaa misses out on leapfrogging Caruana into Classical top-three; Humpy sole Indian in women's top-10

R Praggnanandhaa had moved to a career-best No 3 spot on the live ratings earlier this month after defeating compatriot D Gukesh in the opening round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA. The 20-year-old, however, is currently fourth in the latest FIDE ratings published on Monday.

FIDE revokes Grandmaster title of Romania's Kirill Shevchenko in mobile phone cheating case: ‘Fair play non-negotiable'

Ukrainian-born Romanian Grandmaster had been handed a three-year suspension by FIDE after he was caught using a mobile phone in the toilet during the Spanish Team Championship in October last year. In a final verdict published on Friday, Shevchenko also had his GM title revoked.

Magnus Carlsen’s protest pays off as FIDE finally approves jeans in chess events

FIDE has relaxed its dress code rule after the Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. Players can now wear "appropriate jeans" at chess events, starting from the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss.

How R Praggnanandhaa stole the spotlight from world champion D Gukesh in 2025

The year 2024 truly belonged to D Gukesh, who hardly skipped a beat as he bulldozed his way through Classical events, from Candidates to the World Championship. Things, however, couldn't be more different this year with R Praggnanandhaa surging ahead and firmly establishing himself as the Indian No 1.

Gukesh reveals Anand’s valuable advice that inspired him to bounce back in World Championship: ‘I had 11 games…’

D Gukesh also opened up on how overconfidence had cost him his opening game against Chinese GM Ding Liren and nearly derailed his lifelong dream of being crowned the world champion.

Global Chess League: Three winners to join franchises through Contenders programme

Three winners from around the world will join Global Chess League franchises through the new Contenders programme ahead of the third edition of the franchise-based league, the organisers announced here on Thursday.

Praggnanandhaa loses Sinquefield Cup trophy in playoffs as Gukesh's horror run ends: 'I needed a good result here'

R Praggnanandhaa had a mixed outing on Wednesday, suffering heartbreak in the Sinquefield Cup 2025 playoffs at the Saint Louis Chess Club, but sealing his place in the Grand Chess Tour Finals 2025 in Brazil.

Praggnanandhaa confident for possible playoffs at Sinquefield Cup, but Gukesh could lend a helping hand: 'This year playoffs...'

The Sinquefield Cup 2025 is on a knife’s edge as R Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana lead the standings with just one round to go. While there are many contenders for the title, D Gukesh could help Praggnanandhaa prevail.

'I just stood my ground': Only Indian Grandmaster to beat Magnus Carlsen with black in 14 years

The first and only Indian Grandmaster to beat Magnus Carlsen with black pieces during the Norwegian’s reign as World No. 1 recently recalled his historic win, which helped him enter the record books. Carlsen has maintained his position at the top of the FIDE rankings since July 2011.