'Checkmate: USA vs India': All you need to know about exhibition event featuring Gukesh, Nakamura and other top stars

Hikaru Nakamura Throws D Gukesh's King Into The Crowd After Beating Him, Sparks Big Controversy

The Japan-born American chess star sparked a massive controversy with his post-match gesture.

‘No disrespect’: Story behind Hikaru Nakamura throwin D Gukesh’s king into crowd after checkmating world champion

In a bid to cater to casual fans, chess tournaments are introducing innovations in rules and gimmicks, and the players are going along, like at the ‘Checkmate: USA vs India’ exhibition

Viral video: Hikaru Nakamura shocks with ‘unsportsmanlike’ gesture after beating D Gukesh, infuriates Indian fans

Hikaru Nakamura defeated D Gukesh in the first Checkmate event, leading to India's 0-5 loss against the USA. After his victory, Nakamura's controversial action infuriated Indian fans.

India's chess stars ft Gukesh, Deshmukh stunned by Team USA in all-new live spectacle

The Indian chess team suffered a surprising 0-5 loss to Team USA in the first leg of the Checkmate event. The defeat sets the stage for a dramatic second leg in India where the home team will seek redemption.

Checkmate: Nakamura stuns world champion D Gukesh as USA rout India 5-0 - The Tribune

Playing with black pieces, the Indians suffered a rough loss.

Hikaru Nakamura stuns D Gukesh as USA rout India 5-0 in Checkmate event

Playing with black pieces, the Indians suffered a rough loss and would look to bounce back with white pieces in the return match in the second leg in India.