Anand has justified FIDE penalising Magnus Carlsen for wearing jeans to the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York.

Carlsen’s refusal to change his jeans before the ninth round resulted in his exclusion from the tournament pairings.

Viswanathan Anand said that Magnus Carlsen did not leave FIDE with any choice after he pulled out of the World Rapid and ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met newly-crowned chess world champion D Gukesh and described him as a confident young player who was an embodiment of calmness and humility. Gukesh, 18, ...

Newly crowned World Chess Champion, 18-year-old D Gukesh, displays remarkable humility, acknowledging his journey's just ...

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand praised retiring cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's strategic mind, comparing his spin bowling to ...

In an exclusive with Firstpost, Viswanathan Anand hailed D Gukesh’s fighting spirit and strong mental fortitude as the Indian ...

Legendary Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand opens up on what makes the newly crowned World Champion D Gukesh a major ...

According to the rankings, D Gukesh is currently ranked fifth in the world and Arjun Erigaisi is fourth, which makes him the ...

The 18-year-old Indian will face two former world champions: Magnus Carlsen and his idol, Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh clinched ...

CHENNAI: Open rooftop car. Scores of people. Cavalcade of cars. It was another maddening but memorable day in the ...

After skipping the year-ending FIDE Rapid and Blitz event, D Gukesh is set to face Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen next year. Gukesh Dommaraju is probably the most popular name in India right ...