Gukesh Dommaraju Statements

Gukesh Dommaraju - Latest statements from the press
Indian chess grandmaster (2006–)
“ I’m really glad that I could do this for my parents. More than the financial aspect, because throughout my career, I think they did not allow me to realise the struggles that they were going through,…
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D Gukesh does a MS Dhoni, shaves head at Tirumala temple after success…
“ I have to keep working hard. In 2025 there are a lot of important tournaments, so I’m focusing on that. I want to improve in all formats, and hopefully, at some point with God’s grace, good things…
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Gukesh shaves head at Tirumala temple after World Championship success
“ I'm happy that I played a good game today and there are still four rounds left so I'm not thinking much about the standings. I'm just happy as to how I am playing,
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Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead
“ Yeah, I was under pressure for the whole game. I misplayed the opening. I defended pretty well. I’m sure he had some chances, but it was always about finding some tricks to stay in the game. He is one…
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Spectacular failure: Carlsen criticises Gukesh's strategy at Tata…
“ We were all celebrating and then it majorly settled down, and I am on to the next tournament. The attention have been getting is very good for chess,
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Will take the game to next level: Gukesh backs chess in Olympics
“ I would love to see chess being part of the Olympics, especially if it's in India. I think chess has been getting a lot of popularity and a lot of support. I'm really happy for it, and the Olympics…
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Will take the game to next level: Gukesh backs chess in Olympics
“ When Magnus won, I wanted to be the one to bring back the title to India. This dream that I had more than 10 years ago is the single-most important thing in my life. There’s nothing better than doing…
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Heartbroken fan to world champion: How Gukesh was fuelled by Anand's…
“ 11 years ago, the title was taken away from India. When I was watching the match in 2013, I was inside the stands and I thought that it would be so cool to be inside the box,
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Heartbroken fan to world champion: How Gukesh was fuelled by Anand's…
“ Everything is ready, only a girl is needed,
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Vishwanathan Anand’s wife cleverly roasts Magnus Carlsen at Pongal…
“ Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, I am truly grateful and feel humbled to receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Your words and guidance have always inspired me to…
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Chosen for Khel Ratna honour, Gukesh promises best moves in future as…
“ This award will motivate me to work even harder and achieve more laurels for the country in 2025. This means a lot to me and my family and my team. Thank you so much,
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Will motivate me to work harder: Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna…
“ I am extremely humbled and honoured to know that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for me and for recognising my achievements,
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Will motivate me to work harder: Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna…