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D Gukesh's coach sheds light on managing Indian star's ambitions, keeping him grounded: 'Many forget that he's only 19'
Polish Grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski has been coaching D Gukesh full-time since 2023, overseeing his victories at the ...
"I hope chess players from all over the country will be able to take advantage': Viswanathan Anand on Chola Chess Initiative
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Viswanathan Anand said, "It is a very healthy development, a CSR initiative, very nice facilities. There will be very good coaches, and people can apply to attend the ...
D Gukesh’s secret to his latest win over Magnus Carlsen revealed: 'Chess wise, it's a tricky period'
D Gukesh stunned world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the Rapid section of the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia as the world chess ...
Magnus Carlsen’s quiet storm: How chess king humbled Gukesh amid doubt, drama, and a blitz rampage
Magnus Carlsen outpaced D. Gukesh in blitz to win the Grand Chess Tour 2025, despite struggles and mind games, after Gukesh ...
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Anand & Rising Stars: Chola Chess Initiative Paves Path to Success
Viswanathan Anand and rising chess star R Praggnanandhaa commend the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai for its facilities paving a path to international success. The CSR effort by Cholamandalam ...
Mentor Anand raises Gukesh’s grade from ‘D minus’ to ‘B’ after Norway Chess wins over Carlsen & Arjun
Gukesh D, after his historic world chess championship win, faced a mixed bag of results, struggling in Freestyle Chess and ...
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Viswanathan Anand rates D Gukesh's Norway Chess performance: "He deserved a D"
After a rocky start to the year, D Gukesh impressed at Norway Chess 2025 with notable wins—prompting mentor Viswanathan Anand ...
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R Praggnanandhaa Applauds Chola Initiative: Growing Chess Enthusiasm In India
Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa praises the Chola Chess initiative for its accessible facilities, highlighting a rise in ...
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R Praggnanandhaa hails 'Chola Chess Initiative', speaks about sport's popularity
Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday lauded the Chola Chess initiative, highlighting its free-of-cost ...
Gukesh 'deserved D' for his Norway Chess performance but 'given that he survived...': Vishy Anand grades world champion
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand, who mentors Gukesh, was asked by Chess.com to grade the teenager's performance ...
Viswanathan Anand’s Honest Report Card For Gukesh After Norway Chess, Says 'He Deserved D...'
After Gukesh's performance in Norway Chess, his coach, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, upgraded his grade from a ...
Viswanathan Anand rates D Gukesh's Norway Chess showing: 'He deserved a D'
Despite a mixed run after his world championship win, Gukesh D showed resilience at Norway Chess, securing a notable victory against Magnus Carlsen. H ...