FIDE Statements
FIDE - Latest statements from the press
international organization that connects the various national chess federations
“ She (mother) still says, I will be happy to know that you are a great chess player but I would be happier to hear that you are a greater person,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Money isn’t the reason I play chess: D. Gukesh on being ‘new multi…
“ It means a lot. When I got into chess, we (as a family) had to make some hard decisions. My parents had gone through financial and emotional hardships. Now, we are more comfortable and parents don't…
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Money isn’t the reason I play chess: D. Gukesh on being ‘new multi…
“ I am very glad to be here. I could see the support that and what it means to India. You guys are amazing. You gave me so much energy,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
WATCH: Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh receives heroic welcome…
“ It's amazing. Your support gave me a lot of energy. It's a great feeling to win the world championship,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Watch: World Chess Champion Gukesh Arrives In Chennai To Rapturous…
“ For me, my parents are everything,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
D Gukesh on becoming new multi-millionaire: I don't play chess for…
“ When I started playing chess, we had to make some hard decisions as a family. My parents sacrificed a lot and faced hardships, especially financial ones. Today, we are in a better place, and it means…
Gukesh Dommaraju,
D Gukesh on becoming new multi-millionaire: I don't play chess for…
“ We weren't financially well-off, and my parents faced significant struggles,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Cried for 10 minutes after Gukesh won World Championship: Chess star's…
“ Seeing it up close for the first time... I don’t want to touch it; I want to lift it at the closing ceremony!
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Watch: Gukesh lifts Championship trophy after fulfilling photoshoot…
“ I've been dreaming about this and living this moment since I was 6 or 7. Every chess player wants to live this moment. I am living my dream,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
'Don't Want To Touch It Just Yet': Gukesh After Seeing World Cup…
“ Congratulations to Gukesh on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18! Your remarkable achievement continues India's rich chess legacy and helps Chennai reaffirm its place as the global…
MK Stalin,
Gukesh’s historic chess win sparks rivalry between Tamil Nadu and…
“ As for the blunders, which world championship, or world champion, was without them? I had my share...Matches take a toll,
Garry Kasparov,
D Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion, beats China’s Ding…
“ It could be better…I have no regrets.
Ding Liren,
D Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion, beats China’s Ding…