World Champion D Gukesh has pulled out of the Freestyle Chess event in Las Vegas. Here is why.

"Chess wise, it's a tricky period because as world champion, the expectation is that much higher," he says. "In the process, many people forget that he's only 19.

Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh Beats Wesley So In Rapid Portion To Storm To The Top Gukesh Dommaraju, the World Champion in classical chess, once against proved his growing stature as a force to ...

D Gukesh wins rapid title at Zagreb Grand Chess Tour 2025 The 19-year-old Indian grandmaster scored an impressive 14 out of 18 points, showcasing sharp preparation, mental resilience, and ...

D Gukesh ended his campaign with a finely-crafted victory over Wesley So in the ninth and final round of the rapid section of Super United Rapid and Blitz Tournament.

World champion D. Gukesh ended his campaign with a finely crafted victory over Wesley So of the United States in the ninth and final round of the rapid section.

Chess News: D Gukesh continued his impressive form at the Super United Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb by defeating Magnus Carlsen for the second consecutive ...

After his brazen statement on D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen was left shellshocked in Round 6 of the Grand Chess Tour, losing to the reigning world champion in the rapid format. The win also saw Gukesh ...

India's D Gukesh has once again stunned the Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen at the ongoing Grand Chess Tour. Through his win against Carlsen, Gukesh has taken a 10-point sole lead in the ...

FIDE Chess rankings for July: R Praggnanandhaa becomes India no.1 in classical Magnus Carlsen's Norway win is just another testament to his greatness ...

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green agreed with the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James about the corrosive influence "ring culture" discourse has had around the NBA.

Xyaire Hill, a Cleveland chess champion, credits the game for enhancing his focus and discipline, skills he'll carry to his studies in electrical engineering.