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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'I used to throw tantrums': D Gukesh shares how meditation changed his chess and life
World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Insta-chessbaseindia) World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju has credited meditation and yoga practices for transforming him from an impulsive, short-tempered individual into a composed player who can maintain focus under pressure. Speaking at an event in Katowice, Poland, following an exhibition blitz match against Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Gukesh shared how these practices helped him manage his emotions and improve his game. The young champion recognized that his emotional responses were affecting his chess performance, particularly after losses, which led him to adopt meditation and yoga as coping mechanisms. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I was always like a very impulsive, very short-tempered kid. I used to throw tantrums and like not manage my emotions. Then I realized that it's affecting my chess because whenever I would lose a game, the next few games too I would be very affected by it and I would not be able to play well. So I just realized that I should manage my emotions better. That's when I started doing some good practices like meditation and yoga, which really helped me to manage my emotions. It not only helps in chess but like all walks of life," Gukesh said. During the event in Poland, Gukesh participated in an exhibition blitz event against Jan-Krzysztof Duda, where he lost 5-1. Duda had been part of Gukesh's team when he became the youngest world champion in chess history. When asked about specific yoga practices, Gukesh maintained a modest stance about his expertise in the discipline. "I can't say like I'm like that advanced in yoga or something like that. But like I just do very simple and basic movement while focusing on breathing. Most of it is related to meditation. I don't really know much about yoga. I just know some basics and I do that at work," he explained. Despite achieving the world championship title, Gukesh continues to pursue ambitious goals in chess. "My childhood dream was to become the world champion. But at some point it became just be the best player. The youngest and all these things didn't really matter too much to me. It was about being the best and keep improving throughout my life to achieve that. To be the one player in the whole world who is like the best player, who you could clearly say that this is the best player in the world. That has become my dream. It's still a long way to go." Poll Do you believe that meditation can improve performance in high-pressure situations? Yes, definitely No, not really When questioned about his aspirations beyond chess, Gukesh expressed a desire to develop as an individual, crediting his mother Padma for instilling these values. During the event, he maintained his humility when asked to demonstrate yoga techniques, stating "I'm not really a yoga master." When questioned about using deep breathing during matches, he responded with humor, saying "You're overestimating my yoga skills." Gukesh's journey to becoming the 18th world champion in chess history culminated in his victory over Ding Liren in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in his career while demonstrating the positive impact of incorporating meditation and yoga into his preparation routine. His transformation from an emotionally reactive player to a composed world champion showcases the benefits of mental conditioning in competitive chess, though he maintains a modest approach to his practice of these techniques. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Irish Sun
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Oh my gosh no' – Commentators in shock as never-before-seen blunder sees chess star miss out on share of over £1MILLION
A CHESS grandmaster QUIT after he lost out on a share of a £1million prize fund following a never-before-seen mistake. Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda sensationally resigned after making a slight mishap during a last-16 clash this week. Advertisement 2 A chess player resigned after he lost out on his share of a £1million fortune 2 Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda (in the green top) made a blunder during his final game to reach the last-eight Duda faced Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the Esports World Cup on Thursday. Duda, 27, and Uzbekistan's Abduattorov, 20, drew twice during regular games before Duda abandoned the game in the Armageddon. It came after the rarest of mistakes - an accidental computer MOUSE SLIP after making his fifth move on the board. The commentator couldn't believe it and he roared: "Oh my gosh no. Advertisement READ MORE SPORTS NEWS "For the first time a mouse slip instantly decides a game at the ESports World Cup. "This is an occupational hazard for ESports all over the world but this is the first time we've seen this in such a crunch situation. "This, no-one was expecting." While his fellow announcer said: "Unbelievable". Advertisement Most read in Football In online chess, a slip refers to an unintentional move caused by a player's mouse, often due to misclicks or dragging a piece to the wrong square. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK There isn't a universal rule dictating how to handle them in Esports, but rather a mix of etiquette and practical considerations. Some players choose to accept the mistake, continue playing, or even resign, while others might offer a draw or accept a takeback. Advertisement Ebereche Eze wins £15,000 in celebrity online chess tournament - and celebrates more than his Wembley FA Cup goal But Duda quit despite the game being the difference between winning $65,000 or at least $85,000 in the quarterfinals. The first place prize for the tournament is $250,000, with a combined prize pool of $1.5 million. After his shock win, Abdusattorov said: "It's quite unbelievable right now. "In general, I am very happy to qualify for the final eight. It's going to be even tougher in the Finals." Advertisement Fans were quick to have their say on social media. One said: "Bro will regret this his entire life."
Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
How a mouse slip cost Gukesh's second Duda $20,000 (Rs 17.5 lakh) and forced him to resign in 5 moves
"It was a very unfortunate moment. It was fatal. What to do it is a part of online chess. It happens," Duda said in an interview afterwards. "It's kind of upsetting but also kind of funny. I will probably remember this for the rest of my life." By: Chess can be brutal at times. Especially when you are playing in an online tournament and have a technical issue like a mouse \-slip. That's exactly what happened to Jan-Krzysztof Duda at the ongoing Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Duda, who had helped Gukesh become the youngest world champion in chess history last year, had to resign in the Armageddon game against Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the fifth move because he pushed his pawn to d6 instead of the d5 square. Both players had drawn their first two games, so the Armageddon was meant to be decisive for who would progress to the next round. The mouse-slip thus ended up being the difference between Duda taking home at least $85,000 in the quarterfinals to taking home $65,000 instead.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Gukesh loses 7 out of 9 blitz games, drops to third spot
Blitz chess is often called the most ruthless format of the sport. With shorter time controls, near-zero margin for error, and speed prioritised over precision, it stands as one of the trickier variants of chess. Naturally, it also exposes one's vulnerabilities that the longer time controls often conceal. Amid all the cacophony around teenage Classical World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh's prowess in faster formats, the Chennai prodigy suffered a dramatic freefall on the first day of the Blitz event at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament in Zagreb on Saturday. Gukesh, who had dominated the Rapid section with a commanding three-point lead over second-placed Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda — one of his seconds in the World Championship final against Ding Liren — managed just 1.5 points from nine rounds in the Blitz event. It was a horrendous day for the World Champion as he lost seven of his nine games, slipping to third place with 15.5 points, with nine more gruelling rounds of Blitz action waiting for him on Sunday. One glaring absence in Gukesh's play was his trademark shark-like focus. Against Wesley So and Nodirbek Abdusattorov, he was in complete control, only to collapse with one-move blunders in the endgame, setting a disastrous tone for the day. The bleeding continued as he dropped points in the next three rounds, losing to Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Magnus Carlsen, and Ivan Saric. He salvaged a lone draw against Anish Giri before securing a morale-boosting win over Fabiano Caruana in the penultimate round. The legendary Garry Kasparov asserted that Gukesh isn't yet ready for Blitz. 'It's very fast, and Gukesh probably isn't prepared to show his skills. In Blitz, every gram of energy wasted elsewhere has a very negative effect,' he remarked after the Indian's loss to Carlsen. 'The games he lost today, some were just terrible. Losing to Magnus is understandable, but anyone can lose. Even then, we didn't see his usual tenacity,' Kasparov added. Not all is lost for Gukesh as he still has a day left to stage a comeback and potentially retain his spot. R. Praggnanandhaa, the other Indian in the fray, had a mixed day where he scored 4.5 to slip to fourth in the overall standings with 13.5 points.
