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Gukesh rallies from losing position to stop Caruana from making chess history: 'Today could have been horrible'

It's never over till its over against chess world champion D Gukesh. On Wednesday, Gukesh scripted another comeback win from a losing position to stop Fabiano Caruana from making a new chess record.

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer inches closer to title as Arjun Erigaisi draws again

Vincent Keymer has taken a strong lead in Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after Round 7. Arjun Erigaisi is in second place, while Karthikeyan Murali is placed third. Here are the complete results of Round 7. Only two more rounds remain to be played in this Indian chess tournament.

Magnus Carlsen described in one word by fellow Grandmasters, his answer will surprise you

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, often called the “GOAT” by fellow grandmasters, gave a cheeky one-word description of himself in a recent viral video. The five-time world champion remains confident that no current player is better than him.

Neeraj Chopra fan R Praggnanandhaa doesn’t believe in preparing in special way for Magnus Carlsen: ‘It’s not a good thing’

R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his recent win over Magnus Carlsen and if he has the wood on the five-time chess world champion. He also spoke on the reasons behind the rise of Indian chess.

'Demolishing the world champion is pretty good': Shankland celebrates as Gukesh suffers a shocking defeat at Saint Louis

It was a poor day for world champion D Gukesh in the second of Rapid section at the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz 2025 as he suffered a shocking defeat to Sam Shankland, which is the American Grandmaster's only win in the tournament so far.

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer leads despite being held by Arjun Erigaisi in Round 6

Round 6 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 featured intense battles in both Masters and Challengers sections. Vincent Keymer is still ahead in the Masters section despite a draw against second-placed Arjun Erigaisi on Tuesday.

Graphics: How Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female to defeat a Grandmaster

Let's take a look at the journey of Bodhana Sivanandan, a 10-year-old British chess prodigy of Indian origin, who became the youngest female to defeat a Grandmaster. She also earned her Woman International Master title and first Woman Grandmaster norm in the same event.

'He had a bad classical event': Viswanathan Anand cites Gukesh's example as he urges chess players to master all formats

Viswanathan Anand has urged young chess players to master all formats, citing world champion D Gukesh’s example. Gukesh is often known for his struggles in formats other than classical. Anand advised aspiring players not to focus on just one format and to take other formats seriously as well.

'Elon Musk doesn’t have greatest respect for chess': Magnus Carlsen reveals, speaks on playing with Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk doesn’t like chess, the world No.1 Magnus Carlsen has revealed as he also spoke about how good are tech giants Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg in the sport of chess.

'I got careless': D Gukesh relived as he launches stylish comeback after disastrous start at Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz 2025

Chess world champion D Gukesh was candid in his short interview as he admitted playing a poor opening game before scripting a turnaround with two wins on Day 1 of the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz 2025. Check analysis of his matches.

Bodhana Sivanandan: Indian-origin British chess prodigy who is youngest female player to defeat Grandmaster

British chess player Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female player to defeat a Grandmaster when she beat Peter Wells in the final round of the British Chess Championship in Liverpool on Sunday. Here's more on the 10-year-old chess prodigy.

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer remains ahead of Arjun Erigaisi despite being held to second consecutive draw

Both Vincent Keymer and Arjun Erigaisi, who currently occupy the first and second positions respectively in the Masters' section, were held to draws in Round 5 of the 2025 Chennai Grand Masters event with the latter playing as white.

R Praggnanandhaa explains southern India's domination of chess: 'We have this starting advantage...'

R Praggnanandhaa, India's top-ranked player in the Classical format at No 4, added that while the South, especially the city of Chennai, remains a bastion of Indian chess, the sport is growing across the country with talent emerging from all parts.

'One reason he’s dominating now…': Vishy Anand opens up on losing World Championship to Carlsen and what makes him special

Viswanathan Anand has opened up about his World Championship title clashes with Magnus Carlsen, revealing what went wrong for him and what makes the Norwegian star so special.

Praggnanandhaa reveals feeling 'insecure' over Gukesh, Erigaisi and turning it into inspiration: 'I was putting pressure on myself'

Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa reveals how the success of D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi made him feel 'insecure' in 2024 but now he doesn't feel scared of anyone as he learnt to turn the insecurity into motivation.

Nihal Sarin stuns Arjun Erigaisi with double Queen sacrifice at Chennai Grand Masters 2025: 'Arjun defended like machine'

India's Nihal Sarin stunned Arjun Erigaisi for his first win at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 with special game and a double Queen sacrifice. Vincent Keymer leads after round four.

‘Donald Trump is a clown, but…’: Chess legend Garry Kasparov warns PM Narendra Modi about friendship with Vladimir Putin

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has issued a striking warning to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Russian President Vladimir Putin.

'Top players are not invincible': Praggnanandhaa on what went through his mind while beating Carlsen for the first time

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has shared how he felt after beating Magnus Carlsen for the first time. The 20-year-old won his first game against the World No. 1 in an online battle in 2022.

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Arjun Erigaisi stays in hunt as Vincent Keymer leads after Round 3

Round 3 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 saw Vincent Keymer maintain his perfect score to lead the Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi jumped to second place in the table. In the Challengers, M Pranesh and Abhimanyu Puranik are sharing the lead.

When D Gukesh had 'destroyed' popular streamer Gotham Chess in just 9 moves

Classical world champion D Gukesh has struggled to make an impact in Freestyle Chess this year. However, it was in this very format in which he had outwitted popular streamer Levy Rozman, a.k.a. Gotham Chess in an online game recently.

Sarin opens up on viral moment of rejecting Carlsen's offer for draw at Esports World Cup: 'Wasn’t looking to settle'

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin was one of two Indians, alongside Arjun Erigaisi, featuring in chess' debut at the Esports World Cup recently and had faced Magnus Carlsen in the quarter-finals, holding the world No 1 to a draw in Game 1 before losing the next two to bow out of the tournament.

Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin settle for draws; Vincent Keymer takes sole lead after Round 2

German GM Vincent Keymer took the sole lead on Day 2 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin were held to draws, and Ray Robson shocked Vidit Gujrathi. Check out the standings after Round 2.

Gukesh reveals he wasn't always a calm kid, credits meditation and yoga for turnaround: 'I used to throw tantrums'

At an event in Poland's Katowice, where he faced Grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda in a series of blitz exhibition games, D Gukesh revealed that he used to be quite the "impulsive and short-tempered kid", and his lack of control over his emotions would in turn affect his game.

Arjun, Vidit, Nihal, Vaishali: Key players in Chennai Grand Masters 2025

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