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'Can’t see Freestyle overtaking Classical chess': D Gukesh
“Freestyle is exciting, but it’s too early to say where it’s going. We’ve had just two serious tournaments in freestyle so far. I don’t see it taking over standard chess. The history and legacy of classical chess give it more value,” he said at the India Today Conclave
09 March,2025 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Pragg notches first win in Prague Masters 2025
It was a commanding victory for Praggnanandhaa, widely regarded as the favourite to win this tournament.
02 March,2025 07:53 AM IST | Prague | AFP
D Gukesh attains career-best No 3 ranking, Praggnanandhaa back in top 10
The Indian Grandmaster has overtaken compatriot Arjun Erigiasi and USA's Fabiano Caruana
01 March,2025 03:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in playoff
Gukesh thus concluded his forgettable campaign in the tournament at Weissenhaus resort without a single win
16 February,2025 08:12 AM IST | Hamburg | PTI
Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States
14 February,2025 01:17 PM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI
Gukesh succumbs to Nakamura; Keymer shocks Carlsen
Having won the first game in the tie-break, Keymer was just a draw away from sealing his berth to the finals and he didn't disappoint the local fans either
13 February,2025 02:35 PM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI
After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana
Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals. The Indian is now under pressure to perform with his black pieces and draw level with Caruana who has been dreaming of being a world champion for a few years now
10 February,2025 02:24 PM IST | Hamburg | PTI
India’s Gukesh takes on Caruana in quarters
Alireza Firouzja of France defeated tournament leader Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in the final round to top the tables.
10 February,2025 07:55 AM IST | Hamburg | PTI
Freestyle Chess: D Gukesh qualifies for knockout stage
Carlsen, after initial setbacks, managed to secure three victories and one draw in his last four games
09 February,2025 03:37 PM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI
Chess: Gukesh starts moderately in Hamburg
Gukesh made his foray into the format taking a draw with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan and lost the second game to Alireza Firouzja of France
08 February,2025 08:00 AM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI