World Chess Championship

Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest World Chess Champion ever

India's D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess, beating Ding Liren of China in the 14-game match, here.

# Sports

World Chess Championship: Ding cracks under pressure as Gukesh takes lead in Game 11

After eight draws on the trot, Gukesh took the advantage as he aims to become the youngest classical chess champion in history.

World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Ding Liren with black pieces in Game 4

India's Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game China World Chess Championship Final Match at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Friday

World Chess Championship: Gukesh strikes back to beat Ding Liren in third game, ties scores

It was plain sailing for the 18-year-old challenger as he gained a big advantage on the board as well on the clock. He had a one-hour advantage after the 13th move.

Chess wizard Viswanathan Anand turns 50

A book "Mind Master", penned by Anand along with sports writer Susan Ninan is being released to coincide with his birthday.

Norwegian Carlsen wins third World Chess Championship

The win puts Carlsen closer to the status of chess legends such as Garry Kasparov.

By AFP

01 December, 2016 8 mins read