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'Anybody can win on a given day': Anish Giri wonders if Magnus Carlsen can still dominate, gives Gukesh's example

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri has suggested that even Magnus Carlsen might find it hard to dominate classical chess in the current time. Giri gave the examples of D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa to make his point.

Anand debunks Abdusattorov's Gukesh prediction for World Chess Championship: 'He has confidence to accept new challenges'

Despite admitting that D Gukesh has struggled as chess world champion, legendary Viswanathan Anand has a different option than Nodirbek Abdusattorov about the 2026 World Chess Championship.

D Gukesh returns to Global Chess League as Magnus Carlsen pulls out

The third season of the Global Chess League will take place in India and witness a return of the world champion D Gukesh.

After beating world champion D Gukesh in FIDE Grand Swiss, Turkish GM Ediz Gurel gets hero's welcome back home

Ediz Gurel, who had briefly become the youngest Turkish Grandmaster ever last year, made heads turn at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan's Samarkand by defeating reigning world champion D Gukesh in the seventh round.

Gukesh's sub-par FIDE Grand Swiss campaign not a cause for concern, says Indian GM: 'Part of his growth process'

D Gukesh stared on a strong note at the FIDE Grand Swiss with two wins and as many draws in the first four rounds, only for his campaign to get derailed by a hat-trick of defeats. Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan, however, doesn't think the losses are a major cause for concern.

'They always go for lowest-hanging fruit': Anish Giri takes a jab at Carlsen and Kasparov after Grand Swiss win

Anish Giri has won the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, securing a Candidates spot for 2026. After his win, he took a playful dig at former World Champions Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov.

Explained: The connection between Praggnanandhaa and a controversial clip involving Gukesh and Carlsen

Indian No 1 R Praggnanandhaa has found his name needlessly dragged into a controversy over a video involving D Gukesh and his memorable victory over Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess in June. Here's what the video is all about.

Carlsen slams FIDE Candidates qualification rules, reveals his pick for the tournament: 'It's incrediblly cruel'

Being candid as ever, the world No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen slammed the qualification rules for the FIDE Candidates and also revealed one player he wants to see in the tournament.

Vaishali wins FIDE Grand Swiss: If 2024 belonged to Indian men’s chess players, 2025 is all about the 'Queens'

Less than two months after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy faced off in a historic all-Indian final at the FIDE Women's World Cup, R Vaishali became the first player, male or female, to win back-to-back FIDE Grand Swiss titles, and joined Deshmukh and Humpy in the 2026 Candidates.

R Vaishali’s ‘tough moments’ fire her to chess history and FIDE Women's Grand Swiss title

While the Indian men’s chess stars faltered in the Open section, R Vaishali made history by winning the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title.

R Vaishali makes history at FIDE Grand Swiss as Arjun Erigaisi misses out on Candidates spot

Both R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi played out a draw in the final round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, against Tan Zhongyi and Vincent Keymer respectively. However, only one of them made history by sealing their place in next year's Candidates Tournament.

FIDE Grand Swiss scenarios: How Arjun Erigaisi, the only Indian fighting for Candidates spot in Open section, can qualify

Arjun Erigaisi is the only Indian chess player who still has a chance to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 Open section. Here's how he can qualify.

R Vaishali back in joint lead in Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss; Indian men struggle in Open section

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali joined the joint lead in the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 after defeating former world champion Mariya Muzychuk. In the Open section, Indian players Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, and R Praggnanandhaa faced mixed results in Round 10.

'We though better of our top players': FIDE CEO explains why governing body is to blame for Nakamura rating controversy

World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura has drawn flak for his strategy of competing in lower-rated tournaments in order to qualify for the Candidates Tournament next year via the spot that is reserved for the highest-rated player.

‘Gukesh is an incredibly fighting player. I think it’s adorable’: Caruana’s rare praise for world champion amid horror form

Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana’s praise for his fighting spirit should serve as a huge boost for D Gukesh, as the teenage world chess champion navigates the toughest phase of his career.

India’s hopes take a solid blow as Nihal Sarin loses to Alireza Firouzja at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s Candidates hopes took a hit after a tough loss to Alireza Firouzja in Round 9 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand. With just two rounds left, Nihal, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi are carrying India’s hopes, while R Vaishali is in medal contention in the women’s event.

Nihal Sarin holds joint lead, Gukesh held by Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 8

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shared the lead at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss after a quick draw with Matthias Bluebaum in round eight. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh held World Champion Gukesh to a six-hour marathon draw.

Carlsen drops major hint on challenging Gukesh for World Championship while discussing Nakamura's 'shameless' strategy

Magnus Carlsen did not mince words while discussing Hikaru Nakamura's strategy to qualify for next year's Candidates Tournament via the ratings spot by participating in lower-ranked tournaments. In the process, he also clarified his own participation in the 2026 World Championship cycle.

Nihal Sarin's surprise lead at FIDE Grand Swiss: The dark horse among the young Indian chess stars

Indian GM Nihal Sarin has emerged as the surprise leader at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand after stunning Parham Maghsoodloo. He has outperformed players like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi at the event. While Gukesh is struggling with three straight losses, Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa are still in the chase with 4.5 points each.

Gukesh’s Grand Swiss woes: Can struggling world champion bounce back in Samarkand, win title?

D Gukesh has hit a roadblock at the FIDE Grand Swiss, which is taking place in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, after getting his campaign off to a promising start, with the reigning world champion suffering a hat-trick of defeats in his last three outings.

Gurel offers support to Gukesh after struggling world champion’s hat-trick of losses: 'He can pull things through'

Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh hit a new low on Thursday after suffering a third consecutive defeat at the FIDE Grand Swiss, the latest coming against Turkish GM Ediz Gurel.

'Helpless' Gukesh hits rock bottom after another defeat to lower-rated teenage player

The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 is going from bad to worse for world champion D Gukesh, who suffered a third consecutive historic loss on Thursday. His reaction to the defeat to Ediz Gurel said a lot.

Heavy lies the crown: Gukesh's reign as world champion begins to mirror Ding Liren’s struggles

D Gukesh's career graph has witnessed a steady decline since he became the youngest world champion in Singapore in December, with his form hitting a new low with back-to-back defeats against much lower-ranked players in the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss.

Carlsen reveals most impressive player in FIDE Grand Swiss and it's not an Indian: 'Really good, at almost unprecedented levels...'

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen is among those watching the fourth edition of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss from the sidleines. And when asked about the player that has impressed him the most so far, this is what he had to say...

'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.