D Gukesh’s remarkable performance at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb left the chess world buzzing, as the 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster surged ahead with six wins, two draws, and a single loss in the rapid section. However, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky offered a measured response to the excitement, reminding fans that while Gukesh’s…
Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-ranked chess star Arjun Erigaisi has issued a public plea to expedite the return of his passport ahead of the prestigious World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Erigaisi, currently ranked number one in India for rapid chess, took…
Ding Liren, left, and D Gukesh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The World Chess Championship battle between the challenger from India, D Gukesh, and the title-holder from China, Ding Liren, has gone down the wire. After 13 games, the match is on tenterhooks at 6.5 points each, with just one game left to be played in…