Gukesh in sole lead at Tata Steel Chess

Gukesh goes clear at the top after round 9 of Tata Steel Chess
India's Gukesh scored a win over compatriot Leon Mendonca in ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters to go clear at the top.
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh Proves Why He’s the ‘Monster’ on the Board, Leaves Praggnanandhaa Trailing
Gukesh defeated Mendonca to claim the sole lead at Tata Steel Chess. Fedoseev beats Harikrishna to move up in the standings and share 2nd-3rd place with Abdusattorov, achieving his career-high ranking as World 14.
Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh Beats Luke Mendonca To Jump Into Sole Lead
World Champion D Gukesh crashed through the defenses of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round to jump into sole lead at the Tata Steel Master here. On a day when R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game against Dutch GM Anish Giri,
Gukesh in sole lead at Tata Steel Chess; ISL, HIL continue: Jan 29
Chess: Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee continues with Gukesh in sole lead. Round 10 starts today. ISL: NorthEast take on Hyderabad FC at 7.30 PM. HIL: Double header on the last day of the league stage, Soorma take on Bengal Tigers at 6 PM and UP Rudras take on TN Dragons at 8:15 PM in Rourkela.
Tata Steel Chess, Round 9: Gukesh becomes sole leader after beating fellow Indian Mendonca
Gukesh, who became the youngest World Chess Champion in Singapore last month, beating Ding Liren in the final, secured his fourth win of the tournament in just 43 moves.
Spectacular failure: Carlsen slams Gukesh strategy at Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen slammed the strategy of World Champion and India's grand master D Gukesh after he managed a draw against Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a match
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The world champion leads compatriot Praggnanandhaa and Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov on tie break criteria. Can he hold on?
D Gukesh: 'I might've drifted a bit here and there after World Chess Championship win'
D Gukesh has admitted that handling the success of winning the World Chess Championship has been difficult, but he has stayed ...
Gukesh era off to flying start as youngest world champion stays unbeaten in 10 games
At Wijk aan Zee, Gukesh has so far strung five wins and five draws. Wednesday’s win over Warmerdam (rated 2646) is his first win with black pieces. Previously, he had defeated Giri, Vincent Keymer, ...
World Champion Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead
D Gukesh took the sole lead by defeating Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Master in Wijk aan Zee.
Magnus Carlsen accepts D Gukesh’s World Chess C’ship challenge in cryptic statement, remarks ‘Maybe one last time…’
The World No. 1 cited lack of motivation, and revealed he preferred tournaments over championship matches. Meanwhile, he also didn’t enter the cycle for the World Chess Championship 2024. After Gukesh ...
Gukesh D vs Praggnanandhaa: Who Is The Bigger Risk Taker? Vishy Anand Answers Toughest Question
A key question posed to Anand was whether Gukesh or Praggnanandhaa naturally takes more risks in their games. Anand cautioned ...