Gukesh D
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Geneva to host Chess World Championship showdown between Gukesh and Sindarov in November-December
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTGukesh D will look to defend his FIDE Chess World Championship title when challenger Javokhir Sindarov battles him. The location and the dates for the ultimate showdown have been released.
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World Champion D Gukesh crashes out in round 3 of FIDE World Cup 2025
Other Sports | Nov 08, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTD Gukesh was held for a draw in the first game of his clash against Germany's Frederik Svane and looked for a win in the second with white pieces. However, he lost the second game and bowed out of the FIDE World Cup after his third-round exit.
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Why did Hikaru Nakamura throw Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him?
Other Sports | Oct 06, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTChess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was captured throwing D Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him at the 'Checkmate: USA vs India' event, the moment sparked major controversy as many criticised Nakamura's gesture.
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D Gukesh's favourite moment from Norway Chess leaves Magnus Carlsen in splits: Watch
Other Sports | Jun 08, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTIndian grandmaster D Gukesh recently came forward and revealed his favourite moment from the Norway Chess 2025, his answer saw five-time world champion Margnus Carlsen crack a smile as well. The clip of the same has gone heavily viral on social media.
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D Gukesh's winning video gets racist comments linking 'curry scent' to Magnus Carlsen
Trending | Jun 03, 2025, 09:35 AM ISTWhile Gukesh's victory was celebrated, some users took to the comments section to spew racist comments. This has led to an online outrage, calling out the comments. Check out the comments here.
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Norway Chess: Gukesh's energy and fighting qualities earned him win, says Magnus Carlsen
Other Sports | Jun 03, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTD Gukesh registered a brilliant come-from-behind win over Magnus Carlsen in the classical game in round six of the Norway Chess. Gukesh won his first-ever classical game against Carlsen in his career in a 62-move game.
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Norway Chess: Gukesh beats Carlsen for first time in classical game, World No.1 slams table | WATCH
Other Sports | Jun 02, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTGukesh registered a brilliant come-from-behind win against Magnus Carlsen in the classical game in round six of the Norway Chess. Gukesh stunned the World No.1, who was seen slamming the chess table in anger after the loss.
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Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes receive Khel Ratna award from President Murmu | WATCH
Other Sports | Jan 17, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTFour athletes including Manu Bhaker and Gukesh D were nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, while 32 were listed for the Arjuna award. The athletes received their sporting honours from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among 4 sportspersons to get Khel Ratna award, confirms Sports Ministry
Other Sports | Jan 02, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports updated the list of Khel Ratna awardees with Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar, the para-athlete being already confirmed to receive the country's highest sporting honour. The awards will be conferred at a special function on January 17.
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PM Modi meets youngest world champion Gukesh, receives original chessboard from his victorious game
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTGukesh D became the youngest chess world champion after defeating Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Gukesh and shared the pictures from the meet-up. He also received the original chessboard from Gukesh on which he won the Chess Championship.
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Gukesh D gets hero's welcome at arrival as thousands greet youngest world chess champion in Chennai
Other Sports | Dec 16, 2024, 02:46 PM ISTGukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion in chess last week beating the defending champion Ding Liren in the final game. He returned home to a rousing reception at the Chennai airport on Monday (December 16).
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D Gukesh, youngest World Chess champion, earns whopping prize money as reward for remarkable feat
Other Sports | Dec 13, 2024, 10:59 AM ISTGukesh Dommaraju, popularly known as D Gukesh, is only the third Asian to win the FIDE World Chess Championship. India's Viswanathan Anand and China's Ding Liren had achieved the feat before the Chennai lad.
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From Gukesh's World Chess crown to T20 World Cup glory; top 5 moments for Indian sports in 2024
Other Sports | Dec 12, 2024, 11:22 PM ISTIndia has many reasons to celebrate in sports in 2024. Gukesh became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion with his win over Ding Liren, the men's cricket team ended a World Cup wait and athletes starred in the Olympic Games as well. Here are the top 5 moments for Indian sports in 2024.
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'Historic, exemplary': PM Modi congratulates D Gukesh on winning chess world championship
India | Dec 12, 2024, 08:01 PM ISTD Gukesh's triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence. My best wishes for his future endeavours, PM Modi said.
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Gukesh in tears after beating Ding Liren to become 2nd Indian to be crowned world champion: WATCH
Other Sports | Dec 12, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTGukesh D defeated Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore to become the youngest-ever world champion in the history of the sport. Gukesh broke down into tears after defeating the defending champion Ding Liren.
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Gukesh D becomes youngest world champion in history of chess, beats Ding Liren in final game
Other Sports | Dec 12, 2024, 07:20 PM ISTGukesh D defeated Ding Liren in the final game of the World Chess Championship to become the youngest-ever world champion in the history of chess.
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | Dec 09, 2024, 08:35 AM ISTSouth Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha while Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 9.
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D Gukesh takes 3rd game to level on points with Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024
Other Sports | Nov 27, 2024, 08:01 PM IST"It feels great. The last two days I was happy with my play. My play today was even better, I feel good at the board and today I just managed to outplay my opponent which is always nice," Gukesh told reporters after 3rd round win.
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Indian men's and women's teams win maiden double Gold in Chess Olympiad history
Other Sports | Sep 22, 2024, 08:25 PM ISTTop-ranked Gukesh Dommarahu, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi registered dominant wins in their respective final matches to help India's men's team win the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday.
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India TV Sports Wrap on September 19: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | Sep 19, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTAfghanistan beat South Africa for the first time in international cricket as they won the first ODI of the three-match series in Sharjah while India began their home Test season against Bangladesh in cloudy Chennai on Thursday. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on September 19.