India secured its first-ever gold medal in the open section of the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The team’s dominance was highlighted by a near-perfect run, culminating in a decisive victory against the top-seeded USA in the penultimate round.
Results for: D Gukesh
India enters the 45th Chess Olympiad as the second-seeded team, boasting a lineup of rising stars and experienced veterans. With a strong performance, they aim to challenge for the top prize and continue their impressive track record in the competition.
The 45th Chess Olympiad returns to Budapest, Hungary, from September 10 to 23, featuring 193 teams in the Open section and 181 in the Women’s. India, with a strong team led by D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanandhaa, is a top contender for the gold medal. The tournament also serves as a crucial preparation ground for Gukesh, who is set to challenge Ding Liren for the world championship title. The women’s team, led by Dronavalli Harika, will be aiming for a strong performance in the absence of Koneru Humpy.
The upcoming World Chess Championship match in Singapore will feature a revised tie-breaker system. The rapid playoff will now begin with a shorter time control, and a two-game rapid playoff will be implemented before the blitz playoffs. The match, which features defending champion Ding Liren and challenger D. Gukesh, boasts a $2.5 million prize fund.
Alireza Firouzja secured victory in the Grand Chess Tour, winning the Sinquefield Cup with a round to spare. The eighth round saw a flurry of draws, with Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa both ending their games in draws. Despite the draws, Firouzja’s consistent performance throughout the tournament earned him a USD 100,000 bonus.
Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured draws in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup, the final event of the Grand Chess Tour. Gukesh, a World Championship challenger, battled to a draw against Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, while Praggnanandhaa drew against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France.
Indian chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa continued their strong performances at the Superbet Chess Classic, securing draws against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave respectively. Meanwhile, top seed Fabiano Caruana missed out on his second consecutive win, drawing with Wesley So after a blunder deprived him of a clear advantage.
Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren, the reigning World Chess Champion, will defend his title against India’s rising star D Gukesh later this year. Gukesh’s surprise victory in the Candidates Chess tournament has generated excitement in India, a country witnessing a surge in interest in chess. The World Championship match may take place in Singapore or India, with both Delhi and Chennai expressing interest in hosting. Liren prefers Singapore, while Gukesh would have the home-field advantage in India. Liren acknowledges Gukesh’s rapid ascent and sees him as a formidable opponent. India has produced numerous young chess prodigies, including R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R Vaishali.
Indian prodigy D Gukesh has earned the right to challenge Ding Liren for the World Championship title after winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto. The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest champion in the tournament’s history. Liren, 31, became the champion in 2023 after defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi. With Delhi, Chennai, and Singapore in contention to host the match, Liren is expected to face stiff competition from Gukesh.
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh showcased resilience and skill, bouncing back from an initial setback to secure victories against compatriots R. Praggnanandhaa and Vincent Keymer of Germany. Notably, Gukesh held World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the sixth round of the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament in Warsaw. Praggnanandhaa also impressed with a strong performance, including wins over Anish Giri of the Netherlands and Keymer. Meanwhile, Carlsen and Wei Yi of China lead the standings with eight points each, followed by Praggnanandhaa and Shevchenko with seven points. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi share fifth place with six points, while Keymer sits in ninth place with four points.