World champion Dommaraju Gukesh saw his bid to win the Freestyle ... Freestyle Chess' randomized back rank saw all four quarterfinals begin with position 270, which has knights at a1 and d1 ...

Hamburg: World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he ... Caruana was quick to take charge of the situation and did not give anything back. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen, the main ...

Currently in action at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour at Weissenhaus Resort in Wangels, Germany, D Gukesh began his campaign on a strong note despite failing to bag a win.

World Chess Champion D Gukesh. (PTI) Gukesh did not win a single ... randomises the starting position of the pieces on the back rank and reduces the role of opening theory. The number ‘960 ...

Seeing no way back, Gukesh resigned, accepting defeat with a handshake. Despite this setback, Gukesh remains in the tournament and will now shift his focus to the battle for a last-four finish.

IMAGE: D Gukesh did not last long against Fabiano Caruana in a must-win tie with the American winning in a mere 18 moves. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Stev Bonhage via Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour ...

World Champion D Gukesh advanced to the knockout stage of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour despite losing to Magnus Carlsen in the final round. Gukesh secured eighth place with 3.5 points.

World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he ... Caruana was quick to take charge of the situation and did not give anything back. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen, the main protagonist ...