Emanuel Lasker, born on December 24, 1868, in Berlinchen, Prussia (now Barlinek, Poland), was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 years from 1894 to 1921—the longest reign of any officially recognized World Chess Champion. Personal Information Chess Career Highlights Career Statistics Net…
Wilhelm Steinitz, born on May 14, 1836, in Prague, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), was an Austrian-American chess player renowned as the first official World Chess Champion. His contributions to chess theory and his strategic approach earned him the title “Father of Modern Chess.” Personal Information Chess Career Highlights Career Statistics Net Worth and Lifestyle…
Garry Kasparov, born on April 13, 1963, in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist. Renowned for his aggressive playing style and deep understanding of the game, Kasparov dominated the chess world for two decades and is often regarded as one of the greatest chess players in…
Image source: X Magnus Carlsen, born on November 30, 1990, in Tønsberg, Norway, is a Norwegian chess grandmaster renowned for his exceptional talent and contributions to the world of chess. He became a Grandmaster at the age of 13 and has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE world chess rankings since July 2011. Personal…
Image courtesy: X(Viswanathan Anand) Viswanathan Anand, born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. Known as the “Tiger of Madras,” Anand has been a pivotal figure in popularizing chess in India and has achieved numerous milestones in the international chess arena. Personal Information…
Image Source: X India’s sporting achievements are no longer confined to cricket and hockey. With the meteoric rise of chess prodigies like D Gukesh, the country is carving out a place as a powerhouse in the intellectual sport. While fans celebrate the players who deliver on the global stage, the contributions of the “kingmakers” often…
Image source: X At just 18 years of age, D Gukesh has accomplished what many can only dream of—becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. His historic victory over reigning champion Ding Liren in the 14-game World Chess Championship final in Singapore marks not only a personal milestone but a moment of national pride for India….
Image source: X D Gukesh, at just 18 years old, has etched his name into the annals of Indian chess history by clinching the 2024 World Chess Championship. In a nail-biting final held in Singapore, Gukesh defeated China’s reigning champion Ding Liren, making him the second Indian to claim this prestigious title. Gukesh’s victory is…
Image courtesy: X Dommaraju Gukesh, popularly known as Gukesh D, is an exceptional chess talent from India. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the world of chess. Gukesh is renowned for his rapid rise in the global chess arena, becoming the…
Image source: X Indian prodigy D Gukesh’s historic victory as the youngest FIDE World Chess Champion has put India back on the chess map, following the legacy of Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh’s triumph not only represents personal achievement but also positions India among the elite nations to produce world chess champions. This moment calls for a…
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