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Chess happened by accident but it was a happy accident: Vidit Gujrathi

'My father taught me and I wanted to win against him, so that was the motivation. It was an accident but a very happy accident,' Gujrathi added. The 29-year-old from Nashik became a Grandmaster in 2013 and was also a part of India's silver medal-winning side at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

26 September 2024, 09:23 IST

Chess happened by accident but it was a happy accident: Vidit Gujrathi

Chess happened by accident but it was a happy accident: Vidit Gujrathi

Chess happened by accident but it was a happy accident: Vidit Gujrathi

26 September 2024, 09:23 IST

Accidental chess player Vidit Gujrathi says it's worked out well for him

Gujrathi, who still holds a rating of over 2700, was among three Indians who competed in this year's Candidates Tournament, an eight-man competition held to determine the Challenger for the World Chess Championship slated for November.

04 September 2024, 07:51 IST

Accidental chess player Vidit Gujrathi says it's worked out well for him

Accidental chess player Vidit Gujrathi says it's worked out well for him

Accidental chess player Vidit Gujrathi says it's worked out well for him

04 September 2024, 07:51 IST

Test of time for Gukesh to excel in faster version, Gujrathi joins in as a wild card in Zagreb

Set to meet Chinese Ding Liren in Singapore from November 20th to decide the next world champion, Gukesh has repeatedly proved his superior ability in the Classical format.

09 July 2024, 07:16 IST

Test of time for Gukesh to excel in faster version, Gujrathi joins in as a wild card in Zagreb

Test of time for Gukesh to excel in faster version, Gujrathi joins in as a wild card in Zagreb

Test of time for Gukesh to excel in faster version, Gujrathi joins in as a wild card in Zagreb

09 July 2024, 07:16 IST

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

Gukesh was determination personified as he scored a a crucial and needed victory over Nijat Abasov and the fact that R Praggnanadhaa held overnight sole leader Nepomniachtchi to a draw helped his cause to join Nepomniachtchi at the top.

19 April 2024, 05:43 IST

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

FIDE Round 12: Gukesh defeats Abasov to jointly lead the tournament with Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura

19 April 2024, 05:43 IST

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

The players are tightly bunched together with five more rounds remaining. Pragg is now in hot pursuit of the leaders, just half a point behind while Vidit, who has moved up in the standings along with Nakamura and Caruana.

15 April 2024, 04:28 IST

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Vidit lands a double blow to Nakamura, Gukesh draws Praggnanandhaa to stay in joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

15 April 2024, 04:28 IST

Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as favourite on first rest day

Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, who has to play under the FIDE flag due to sanctions against his country, is sitting firmly at the top of the table on three points out of a possible four and he could not have hoped for a better start to his campaign.

09 April 2024, 04:33 IST

Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as favourite on first rest day

Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as favourite on first rest day

Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as favourite on first rest day

09 April 2024, 04:33 IST

Vidit Gujrathi shocks second seed Hiraku Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Santosh Gujrathi playing with Black pieces pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far by shocking second seed Hikaru Nakamura of USA, currently ranked third in the World while in an all- Indian affair featuring prodigies, D Gukesh got the better of R Praggnanandhaa.

06 April 2024, 04:39 IST

Vidit Gujrathi shocks second seed Hiraku Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks second seed Hiraku Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks second seed Hiraku Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

06 April 2024, 04:39 IST

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujrathi dumps Abdusattarov to jump into joint lead

The Indian is now in a five-way lead going into the last round along side compatriot D Gukesh, Wei Yi of China, Anish Giri of Holland, and Abdusattarov -- who all have 7.5 points apiece.

28 January 2024, 13:59 IST

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujrathi dumps Abdusattarov to jump into joint lead

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujrathi dumps Abdusattarov to jump into joint lead

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujrathi dumps Abdusattarov to jump into joint lead

28 January 2024, 13:59 IST

World Cup chess: Gujrathi to face Duda in quarterfinals

Gujrathi has an ELO rating of 2726 as against the 23-year old Duda's 2729

27 July 2021, 18:06 IST

World Cup chess: Duda beats Grischuk in tie-break; sets up clash with Gujrathi in quarterfinals

World Cup chess: Duda beats Grischuk in tie-break; sets up clash with Gujrathi in quarterfinals

World Cup chess: Gujrathi to face Duda in quarterfinals

27 July 2021, 18:06 IST

Four Indians in fray in Asian Rapid Chess tournament

All eyes will be on the in-form 15-year old Gukesh, who qualified after winning the recent Gelfand Challenge tournament

22 June 2021, 13:28 IST

Four Indians in fray in Asian Rapid Chess tournament

Four Indians in fray in Asian Rapid Chess tournament

Four Indians in fray in Asian Rapid Chess tournament

22 June 2021, 13:28 IST