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Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Garry Kasparov's advice to D Gukesh: ‘The moment you rest, it will not take long to decline'
Dommaraju Gukesh admitted that he had to make some readjustments to get used to life after winning the chess World Chess Championship in late 2024. Gukesh said at the the opening ceremony of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb that he has now gotten to grips with the new life and is back to concentrating just improving himself again. When the MC commended Gukesh for striving to improve himself even after becoming the World Champion, Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov, who sharing the dais, gave a glimpse into the mind of someone who scales the heights of the sport. 'The moment you stop improving, actually the moment you stop thinking about improving – it's over,' he said. Kasparov first won the World Championship in 1985 at the age of 22, making him the youngest to hold the title until Gukesh broke that record when he won it aged 18 in December 2024. He held the title until 1993, defending it three times against his great rival Anatoly Karpov. A post shared by Grand Chess Tour (@grandchesstourofficial) 'I stayed on top so long because I knew that the main opponent is your own excellence. You have to keep improving all the time or at least you have to try. Because the moment you rest, you know it'll not take long especially now to decline,' said Kasparov. 'It took some time for me to get adjusted to the title and the new expectations, the new schedule being so hectic,' Gukesh had said before that. 'But now I've kind of settled into the new life. Now I am back to focussing on working hard and being my best self in every tournament.' Gukesh won the title after beating the title-holder Ding Liren. While there were hushed voices questioning his legitimacy as world champion, since world no 1 Magnus Carlsen had willingly abdicated the title, Gukesh silenced most of those critics as well by stunningly beating the Norwegian last month. A post shared by Grand Chess Tour (@grandchesstourofficial) Carlsen and Gukesh will now play each other for the first time at the event in Zagreb since the famous fist smash on the board in Norway few weeks ago. The duo shared a moment during the opening ceremony when Gukesh came and sat next to Gukesh in the front row while the Norwegian was signing autographs and taking selfies with young fans. When Carlsen turned he noticed Gukesh and instinctively greeted the teenage Indian who now occupies the world champion's throne. He also extended his palm for a handshake.
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First Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' to not release in India due to Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, netizens react as trailer drops
Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April read more Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' is all set for a release on June 27 but as the trailer dropped, it seems the film won't be able to release in India as the cast also includes Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April. Here's what netizens are saying as the trailer dropped: 'Inko Desh se koi matlab nahin Inka film release honi chahie.' A second wrote- 'I wanted to see this movie but because of this pakistani actress,I am never going watch this movie..' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A third said, 'Diljit paji agar hania india mein movie ke sath dekhe to movie ko mega boycott karyenge ham BHARAT KE LOG.' Another commented- 'Awesome all my favourites in one movie I become crazy to watch this can't wait for it realese.' Diljit Dosanjh is an actor and singer par excellence but now, he has made a shocking announcement of not performing live on stage in India. I want to tell the designated authorities that India does not have the infrastructure for live shows. This is a big revenue generating space. It also gives livelihood to many. Please focus on this space as well," Diljit told the crowd. 'I will try to set up a stage in the middle while the crowd is distributed around it (to improve concert experience). I will not perform shows here until things improve here. Instead of troubling us, improve the infrastructure," he added. Dosanjh dedicated his 'Dil-Luminati' concert in Chandigarh for India's D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina's Ding Liren on Thursday. 'I dedicate the show to Gukesh because he (Gukesh) had thought of becoming a world champion and he became," said Diljit. Gukesh became only the second Indian Grandmaster, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh, 18, also became the youngest-ever world chess champion.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
NODWIN Gaming Joins Hands With Chess.Com And ChessBase India
In a landmark move poised to redefine the future of chess in India, NODWIN Gaming, a leader in South Asia's esports and gaming ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with the world's largest chess platform, and India's leading chess media and grassroots organisation, ChessBase India. The collaboration brings together three powerhouses from the worlds of esports, content, and competitive chess to create a unified ecosystem that nurtures talent, expands reach, and builds India's presence on the global chess esports stage. This strategic alliance unites the complementary strengths of three leaders in the chess and gaming ecosystem. NODWIN Gaming brings deep expertise in production, broadcast, and commercial strategy. ChessBase India offers unmatched access to India's thriving chess community and grassroots networks. contributes its expansive global platform, community, creator partnerships, and world-class tournament infrastructure. Together, they form a unique synergy that will fuel the co-creation and scaling of original IPs, deliver premium competitive formats, spark deeper engagement across both player and creator communities, and deliver great opportunities for brands to partner in the rapidly growing chess ecosystem. Speaking on the announcement, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said, "Chess is undergoing a cultural renaissance, from park benches and schoolrooms to sold-out esports arenas and creator streams. Chess has now become the fourth most-watched sport in the country after cricket, kabaddi, and BGMI tournaments. With this partnership, we're not just supporting a heritage game, we're aiding in its natural course of progression. By combining each organization's unique strengths, we're building a future-ready ecosystem that can take Indian chess from heritage to hype. It's time the brilliance of our grandmasters meets the energy of our digital generation." Chess is getting an accelerated global attention, with over 7.6 billion games played worldwide on in 2024 alone. The platform now boasts over 200 million registered users, with India seeing 9 million+ monthly active players, and an average of 550,000 new signups every month. Viewership has skyrocketed with 925 million total organic views, reflecting a 640% year-over-year growth. The surge in visibility was recently reflected during the World Chess Championship, which was exclusively streamed in India through the combined efforts of NODWIN Gaming, and ChessBase India. The Gukesh Dommaraju-Ding Liren final match, which saw Gukesh being crowned as the World Chess Champion, attracted over 24 million views, with peak concurrent viewership hitting 200,000. India is central to this surge. Cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai rank among the top chess-viewing regions globally. Indian users are predominantly mobile-first, with 80.9% of viewership on smartphones, and the largest age group being between 18 and 34 years old, highlighting the game's deep connection with India's digital-native Gen Z and millennial audiences. Speaking on the alliance, Sagar Shah, CEO of ChessBase India, said, "This partnership is not just a business alliance - it's a vision to grow the chess community in India from the grassroots to the grand stage. For the last decade, we've focused on building a robust chess culture in the country, and now, with NODWIN and by our side, we hope to bring forth more opportunities to all those involved in the chess ecosystem." Avadh Shah, Country Director of India, said, "Chess has been one of the most dominant and fastest growing sports in the last 3 years across India and the world. In terms of both participation and viewership, chess is experiencing record-breaking numbers-the highest we've ever seen. Given the excitement around the sport, it is only fitting that the leading companies within the ecosystem collaborate to further its development and invite partners to join this journey as well." The partnership also aligns with the rise of chess as a recognised esports discipline. At the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, chess will make its debut with a prize pool of $1.5 million. Leading Indian esports organization S8UL is set to represent India in competitive chess at the Esports World Cup with its powerhouse roster of Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram, marking the first-ever representation of an Indian esports team in competitive chess on a global stage. Their involvement underscores the growing recognition of chess as a spectator-friendly, high-skill esport. As India prepares to make its mark on this new frontier, the alliance between NODWIN Gaming, and ChessBase India promises to build the foundational infrastructure needed for long-term growth, from top-tier broadcasts and influencer-led content to community tournaments and professional leagues. Together, NODWIN Gaming, ChessBase India, and aim to build a robust ecosystem for Indian chess, one that honors the nation's legacy, empowers creators, and establishes India as a global hub for online competitive chess.
News18
18-06-2025
- Business
- News18
NODWIN Gaming Joins Hands With Chess.com And ChessBase India to Build future Of Chess Esports In India
The partnership combines NODWIN Gaming's expertise in production and broadcast, ChessBase India's grassroots network and global platform to revolutionise chess in India In a landmark move set to shape the future of chess in India, NODWIN Gaming, a leader in South Asia's esports and gaming sector, has announced a strategic partnership with the world's largest chess platform, and India's top chess media and grassroots organisation, ChessBase India. This collaboration brings together three major players from esports, content creation, and competitive chess to form a cohesive ecosystem that nurtures talent, broadens reach, and enhances India's presence on the global chess esports stage. This alliance combines the unique strengths of these leaders in the chess and gaming industry. NODWIN Gaming contributes its expertise in production, broadcasting, and commercial strategy. ChessBase India offers unparalleled access to India's vibrant chess community and grassroots networks. brings its extensive global platform, community, creator partnerships, and world-class tournament infrastructure. Together, they create a synergy aimed at developing and scaling original intellectual properties, delivering premium competitive formats, fostering deeper engagement across player and creator communities, and offering significant opportunities for brands to partner in the rapidly growing chess ecosystem. Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, stated, 'Chess is experiencing a cultural renaissance, from park benches and schoolrooms to sold-out esports arenas and creator streams. Chess has now become the fourth most-watched sport in the country, following cricket, kabaddi, and BGMI tournaments. This partnership is not just about supporting a heritage game; it's about facilitating its natural progression. By combining our unique strengths, we are creating a future-ready ecosystem that can elevate Indian chess from heritage to hype. It's time for our grandmasters to meet the energy of our digital generation." This visibility spike was evident during the World Chess Championship, exclusively streamed in India through the efforts of NODWIN Gaming, and ChessBase India. The final match between Gukesh Dommaraju and Ding Liren, which crowned Gukesh as the World Chess Champion, garnered over 24 million views, with peak concurrent viewership reaching 200,000. India plays a central role in this surge, with cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai ranking among the top chess-viewing regions globally. Indian users primarily access content via mobile, with 80.9% of viewership on smartphones, and the largest age group being 18 to 34 years old, highlighting the game's strong connection with India's digital-native Gen Z and millennial audiences. Sagar Shah, CEO of ChessBase India, commented, 'This partnership isn't just a business alliance — it's a vision to grow the chess community in India from the grassroots to the grand stage. For the past decade, we've focused on building a robust chess culture in the country. Now, with NODWIN and by our side, we aim to create more opportunities for everyone involved in the chess ecosystem." Avadh Shah, Country Director of India, added, 'Chess has been one of the most dominant and fastest-growing sports in the last three years across India and the world. In terms of both participation and viewership, chess is achieving record-breaking numbers. Given the excitement around the sport, it's fitting that leading companies within the ecosystem collaborate to further its development and invite partners to join this journey." The partnership also aligns with the rise of chess as a recognised esports discipline. At the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, chess will debut with a prize pool of $1.5 million. Leading Indian esports organisation S8UL will represent India in competitive chess at the Esports World Cup with its team of Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram, marking the first-ever representation of an Indian esports team in competitive chess on a global stage. Their involvement highlights the growing recognition of chess as a spectator-friendly, high-skill esport. As India prepares to make its mark on this new frontier, the alliance between NODWIN Gaming, and ChessBase India promises to build the foundational infrastructure needed for long-term growth, from top-tier broadcasts and influencer-led content to community tournaments and professional leagues. Together, NODWIN Gaming, ChessBase India, and aim to establish a robust ecosystem for Indian chess that honours the nation's legacy, empowers creators, and positions India as a global hub for online competitive chess. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Chess esports Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 18, 2025, 19:49 IST
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Magnus Carlsen fever! P Harikrishna copies famous fist-smash of World No 1 chess player; watch video
's outburst after losing to World Champion Gukesh in the recently concluded Norway Chess tournament has taken over social media in the past few days — and it seems it isn't going away anytime soon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an interview with FIDE, Indian grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna mimicked Carlsen's famous fist smash. Harikrishna was part of Gukesh's team when the Indian teenager won the World Chess Championship last year. In the interview, Harikrishna was asked, 'Tell me you are a chess player, without telling me you are a chess player.' 'Can I show (demonstrate) it?' Harikrishna replied. After being given the go-ahead, Harikrishna turned around and smashed his fist on the table behind them, then said, 'Oh my God!' Harikrishna isn't the first to imitate Carlsen's trademark fist smash. During the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Teams Championships, Anish Giri was also seen gently tapping his fist on the table before the start of a game, flashing a knowing smile at the camera as he did so. Earlier this month, 19-year-old Gukesh defeated the Norwegian for the first time in a classical chess contest, and Magnus couldn't digest the loss — slamming his fist on the chess board. Carlsen later apologised to Gukesh twice for his emotional outburst. When later asked if he was surprised by Carlsen's reaction, the 19-year-old told 'No, it was heartbreaking how he lost. I completely understand. I have also banged many tables in my career — a couple of them on camera, a few off camera. But I wasn't paying too much attention to what he did; I was trying to calm myself down.'
