D Gukesh opens up on challenge of being chess world champion: 'For sure there is extra pressure'

Reigning world champion D Gukesh also opened up on his ambitions of becoming only the second Indian to occupy the top spot on ...

Exclusive | From 'dying from spice' to 'iPhone revolt' and 'Gukesh mode': Dutch No.1 Anish Giri opens box of not-quite-chess tales

Anish Giri found a crucial turning point in his chess career during the Global Chess League (GCL) last year, overcoming a dip ...

GCL 2025 returns: How to watch world's top chess players D Gukesh, Hikaru Nakamura live this Season?

Mumbai is set to host the Global Chess League's Season 3 from December 13-24 at the Royal Opera House. Ticket sales are now ...

GCL turns Mumbai into chessboard, flags off 1,000-plus Chess-themed taxis, autos as tickets go live

The initiative--which began with a fleet of GCL-themed cars rolling up to the Royal Opera House, trophy in tow--will see 1000-plus cabs, buses, and autos across Mumbai donning the league's colours ...