The Prime Minister shared highlights of their interaction on his social media, praising Gukesh's determination, dedication, and humility.
A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh.
Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.
25-year-old K Venkatesh suffered from degenerative muscular dystrophy.
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India's R Vaishali crashed through the defenses of former World champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine to move to 3.5 points after the fourth round of FIDE women's Grand Swiss, a part of the World Chess Championship cycle.
Yuzvendra Chahal was in for a pleasant surprise as he bumped into Brazilian footballing great Ronaldinho in Dubai.
Kasparov, who got 379 of 498 votes at a national congress of the Other Russia coalition, has been instrumental in uniting liberals, leftists and nationalists who are opposed to President Vladimir Putin.
The Indian Grandmaster beat Akrdij Naditischin of Germany in the under-20 Chess 960 to claim the crown.
Zimbabwe will be the second time that the leg-spinner will represent India at the international level. Few are aware that the then junior national chess champion represented India at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece in 2002.
Former World chess champion turned Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov has asked Latvian politicians to grant him citizenship to help him pursue his political activities in Russia.
"So... no more chances of going there!" Carlsen replied when he was informed of the result.
A Communist Party of India member of Parliament on Thursday made a strong case for legalising mercy killings.
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