Gukesh, Mum, Dad & The Trophy

IMAGE: D Gukesh celebrates with his parents Dr Rajini Kanth Dommaraju and Dr J Padmakumari. Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Maria Emelianova/FIDE   As he received the coveted trophy, a......

How Gukesh conquered the World

IMAGE: D Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the final, making history as the first teenager to win the prestigious title. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova/FIDE......

Chess C'ship: Would Gukesh and Ding cheat?

IMAGE: D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren remain tied at 4.5 points each. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova/FIDE The World Chess Championship continues to see a......

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.''After that, I slept well in the last two days -- at least eight hours each day.''So, I was fresh in the games. Sleep is very important.' IMAGE: Ladies......

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship. IMAGE: The Chennai-born D Gukesh knows that he will have to punch hard against his gritty defending champion Ding......