How much D Gukesh took home despite winless run at German Leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News

How much D Gukesh took home despite winless run at German Leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News

D Gukesh (Photo Credit: Stev Bonhage / Freestyle Chess) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh finished in eighth position at the German leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the seventh-place playoff match at Weissenhaus resort on Friday. The tournament proved to be a challenging one for…

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Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk congratulate D Gukesh as he becomes youngest chess world champion | Trending

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk congratulate D Gukesh as he becomes youngest chess world champion | Trending

In a monumental achievement for Indian chess, 18-year-old Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest world champion. He claimed the prestigious title after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship on December 12, 2024. Gukesh is only the second Indian to…

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