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'Gukesh won title by chance': Former World Chess Champion Karpov sparks controversy
The Times of India 19 Mar 2026
India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance.
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'Wish my younger self had studied more': Former World Chess Champion Ding Liren
The Times of India 18 Mar 2026
Former world chess champion Ding Liren has dropped out of the FIDE ratings list after playing too few games, but he seems completely at peace with the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he ...
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Why is the World Chess Champion, Gukesh, struggling? But he can make a comeback, here’s why!
Hindustan Times 09 Mar 2026
The weight of the world title ...
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Sander Severino, PH world chess champion, dies at 40
The Philadelphia Inquirer 09 Feb 2026
MANILA, Philippines–Sander Severino, the first Filipino world chess champion, passed away on Saturday. He was 40 ... READ ... .
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China’s 1st world chess champion visits SMBU, inspires young players
Shenzhen Daily 08 Jan 2026
DING LIREN, China’s first-ever world chess champion, visited Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU) on Sept ... Each participant later received a commemorative certificate from the world champion.
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