The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship will take place in New York, and will see a strong Indian contingent in action.

The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be embossed in the memory of a nation of billions.

Indian chess has seen an unprecedented surge in 2024, with notable achievements including Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi's victories over Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh winning the Candidates Tournament, and both men's and women's teams securing gold at the Chess Olympiads.

Many of India's grandmasters come from Chennai, including Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest world chess champion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gukesh clinched the title on 12 December by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren with a score of 7.5-6.5 in a closely contested final

Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week.

O n December 16th throngs of fans waited outside Chennai airport to cheer Dommaraju Gukesh, the 18-year-old world chess champion, on his return to his home city. Mr Gukesh is the youngest ever person to win the title.

Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion and an emblem of India's chess prowess. His victory against Ding Liren marked a new era, supported by Anand, the Rameshbabu siblings, and others who showcased India's deep talent pool.

India's aspiring chess players and their parents woke up Friday with big dreams after 18-year-old hometown hero Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion. Gukesh stunned China's Ding Liren on Thursday when he seized upon an unfortunate blunder to ...

India's chess Grandmaster D Gukesh's mother reflects on the tough decision to support his career, balancing family, education, and his rise in the world of competitive chess.

In the wake of India's historic victory in the World Chess Championship, the Global School of Chess is spearheading an ambitious initiative to make chess the de-facto national sport of India. As part of this movement,

India achieved remarkable success in sports, winning 6 Olympic medals, including 1 silver and 5 bronze. The nation also made history with 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, chess gold at the FIDE Olympiad,