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"D Gukesh World Champion But Magnus Carlsen Considered Better": Chess Great Garry Kasparov

Russian chess icon Garry Kasparov, whose record of being the youngest world champion was bettered by D Gukesh, feels that the Indian is in a "different situation" compared to him as Norwegian Magnus Carlsen is considered, "by all metrics", a better player than the Chennai teenager. Gukesh was 17 when he defeated China's reigning world champion Ding Liren in a 14-game showdown to claim the coveted title last year. Kasparov was 22 when he clinched the world crown back in 1985, beating compatriot Anatoly Karpov.

Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris

PARIS :World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

We Can Expect Great Battles Between D Gukesh And Arjun Erigaisi Against Magnus Carlsen In Norway: Viswanathan Anand

Indian grandmasters D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi will not lack any motivation to go after Magnus Carlsen who too will look forward to such confrontations in Norway Chess beginning next month, feels the legendary Viswanathan Anand. A total of four Indian players - Gukesh, Erigaisi, R Vaishali and Koneru Humpy - will take part in the Norway Chess event which will be held in Stavanger City from May 26 to June 6. "I expect a very exciting battle," Anand said during a chat organised by the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai.

We Can Expect Great Battles Between D Gukesh And Arjun Erigaisi Against Magnus Carlsen In Norway: Viswanathan Anand

Indian grandmasters D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi will not lack any motivation to go after Magnus Carlsen who too will look forward to such confrontations in Norway Chess beginning next month, feels the legendary Viswanathan Anand. A total of four Indian players - Gukesh, Erigaisi, R Vaishali and Koneru Humpy - will take part in the Norway Chess event which will be held in Stavanger City from May 26 to June 6. "I expect a very exciting battle," Anand said during a chat organised by the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai.

Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh with a record $70 million prize pool amid Saudi gaming push

The Esports World Cup will return this summer to Riyadh with a record prize pool of more than $70 million, its organizer said on Thursday, as Saudi Arabia continues its push to become a global gaming hub.

Chess-Carlsen rules out world championship return, still 'better than the kids'

PARIS : Magnus Carlsen feels he's still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship.

Chess looking for new audiences with Esports World Cup looming

PARIS : Chess is getting ready to make its foray into Esports with teams recruiting top players ahead of this summer's Esports World Cup, hoping to attract new audiences as the game continues to grow in spectacular fashion.

D Gukesh Attains Career-Best No 3 Ranking; R Praggnanandhaa Back In Top 10

India's reigning world champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high number three ranking, while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa broke back into the top 10 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who has been in sublime form ever since he beat China's Ding Liren to clinch the world title in Singapore in December, has gained 10 points and now has a 2787 rating. Gukesh, who lost the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee to Praggnanandhaa on tiebreak, is behind second-placed Hikaru Nakamura (2802) while and Norway's Magnus Carlsen (2833) continues to be the top-ranked chess player in the world.

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"D Gukesh World Champion But Magnus Carlsen Considered Better": Chess Great Garry Kasparov

Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris

We Can Expect Great Battles Between D Gukesh And Arjun Erigaisi Against Magnus Carlsen In Norway: Viswanathan Anand

We Can Expect Great Battles Between D Gukesh And Arjun Erigaisi Against Magnus Carlsen In Norway: Viswanathan Anand

Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh with a record $70 million prize pool amid Saudi gaming push

Chess-Carlsen rules out world championship return, still 'better than the kids'

Chess looking for new audiences with Esports World Cup looming

D Gukesh Attains Career-Best No 3 Ranking; R Praggnanandhaa Back In Top 10