Tag: R Praggnanandhaa
Checkmate: How Indians mastered Chess
“He would spend hours studying and practising chess, devoting 6-8 hours a day to honing his skills,” Rajinikanth says. On 5 January 2019, Gukesh became the world’s second-youngest grandmaster at the age of 12 years, seven months and 17 days. His recent victory in the 2024 Candidates Tournament positions him as the youngest contender for the coveted title of World Chess Champion later this year, when he takes on reigning world champion Ding Liren from China. View Full Image A file photo of a match between D. Gukesh and world champion Magnus Carlsen. It will also give him a chance ... Read more