Ding Liren became China’s first world chess champion on Sunday after a rapid-play tiebreak victory over Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Kazakhstan. Ding, 30, takes over as winner of the World ...

D Gukesh responded to his critics like Magnus Carlsen, and explained how their comments didn't negatively affect him.

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Before Nihal and Aravindh, Arjun Erigaisi was named on the roster of Gen.G. There are plenty of stars like Magnus Carlsen, ...

D Gukesh, who showed the good grace to congratulate Ding Liren after the match, wasn’t unduly bothered by such comments. Heading into the final game, the two competitors were evenly matched ...

Additional four fast chess (game of 25 minutes + 10 seconds per turn) were assigned, with three ending in tie and with Ding Liren winning the fourth one ASTANA, April 30. /TASS/. Chinese chess ...

World number one Carlsen cited lack of motivation when he announced in 2022 he would not defend his title the following year and since then the 34-year-old was succeeded by Chinese Ding Liren and ...

China's Ding Liren defeated India's Gukesh Dommaraju in their opening match of the final at the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

World Chess Champion D Gukesh has revealed how cricket legend MS Dhoni has played an important role in shaping his approach to handling pressure.

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has stated that he is open to competing in all formats of chess, including the newly popular freestyle format, but believes that classical chess, with its rich ...