Gukesh beats the nerves
The surest sign that D Gukesh has now eased himself into the tournament came less than 30 minutes after he took the third game. When he was asked a question about Magnus Carlsen's assessment of the first game "It's hard to understate how bad this was from Gukesh, he did not make a single good decision the whole game..."the teen composed himself before replying in a 'very mature' (the words the Norwegian used when he was asked about it on Wednesday) manner. "I always knew once I settled in, I would get back to my rhythm... I think it's a very normal reaction (having some nerves), and I was okay with that. It was a bad game, but I was generally feeling good. For example, even Magnus, in his first World Championship match, he wasn't at his best at the start."
Indian's deep prep with white
On Wednesday, Gukesh caught his opponent off-guard after both players came out of the opening. Being still in prep after 13 moves is a sign of confidence; it's a reflection of how deep his opening prep has been compared to his opponent. It has made Liren spend a lot of time at the table. He recovered in game one but couldn't in game three.
Carlsen should've been here
This story is from the November 29, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 29, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Rajkumar Periasamy teams up with Bhushan Kumar
AMARAN filmmaker Rajkumar Periasamy and T-Series managing director and producer Bhushan Kumar, have announced a new project.
'Independent cinema doesn't have a support system in India'
Producers Guneet Monga and Achin Jain reflect on the shrinking space for indie projects in the country, the rising costs of filmmaking and distribution, and why Kill got a lukewarm response
GOOD BAD UGLY TO HIT THEATRES IN APRIL
ON Monday, the makers of ajith Kumar and adhik ravichandran’s Good Bad Ugly announced that the film is all set to hit the theatres on april 10.
First look out for GV Prakash's Kingston
ACTOR Sivakarthikeyan, on Monday, unveiled the first look poster of actor-music composer GV Prakash's Kingston.
BRING IN SOME BURSTS OF COLOUR
If you've visited a plant nursery recently, chances are you've spotted petunias everywhere. Colourful and vibrant, these stunning blooms are hard to resist.
Growing roots of an urban home
\"I USED to be like many urban people, dreaming of moving to the mountains, owning an acre of land, and growing food,\" muses Anita Tikoo, a landscape architect by profession, urban gardener by passion, and home chef and blogger by delight.
Saddled up for success
FOR most of us, the idea of riding a horse sounds like a fairy tale - galloping through fields, wind in our hair, like something out of a movie. But for the young riders at the Chennai Equitation Centre (CEC), this is reality.
A Legend Celebrated
Known for revolutionising Carnatic music by emphasising laya control and simplifying gamakas, Gudalur Narayanaswamy Balasubramaniam's (GNB) contributions to the art form have left an indelible mark.
Seeking the divine in steps
According to mythology, Lord Krishna is believed to have said that among the months He is Margazhi, indicating its auspiciousness.
Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan
A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.
