D Gukesh credited his mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton, after becoming the youngest world chess champion. Gukesh called Paddy a crucial part of his team and acknowledged him for his ...

"Most athletes don't become world champions when they win the final, they arrive there at the start as champions," Upton said.

Not many are aware, but Gukesh, while revelling in self-belief, also had someone else's support heading into the marquee battle against Ding Liren. Paddy Upton needs no introduction. The renowned ...

Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh ...

The mental training coach and his team prepared the Indian teenager for every scenario he could experience at the World Championship. They also pored over minute details like what he should do when ...

These unsung heroes of chess serve as the backbone of a player’s preparation, operating diligently behind the scenes.

After 87.58 in 2021, there's another alphanumeric combination now to remember the year that went by in Indian sport - the one ...

D Gukesh credited Paddy Upton for his teachings during the challenging periods of the world chess championship. At the age of ...