Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

'In a World Championship, it's not only about chess. There is a lot of mental and emotional pressure to deal with.' IMAGE: D Gukesh made history last week by defeating China's Ding Liren in......

'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......

'Looking Forward To Jumping Off A Bridge'

'I'm excited to celebrate with my team and friends. There's a little secret, though.' IMAGE: Will D Gukesh groove again to Rajinikanth's beats? Photograph and videos: Kind courtesy Chin An/FIDE......

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

  IMAGE: Chess player D Gukesh revealed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Novak Djokovic are his sporting idols. Photograph: BCCI World Chess Championship finalist D Gukesh said former India......

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh IMAGE: While D Gukesh has been in fine touch, Ding Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious......