Playing for team Indian Yogis, Gujrathi capitalised on a mistake committed by world number one Carlsen, who missed a checkmate late on Tuesday.
Sadhwani posted seven wins and secured three draws in the Open section. He suffered two defeats, to lower-rated players - Evgeniy Najer and Denik Lazavik.
Sixteen-year-old Aditya Mittal has become India's 77th chess Grandmaster during an ongoing tournament in Spain.
Following the custodial death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in September, Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests. Women have often publicly taken off their hijabs, burnt them, and cut their hair in defiance...
In the open section, young Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi is in joint lead with 4.5 points from five rounds along with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
Arjun Erigaisi and Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the Blitz titles on the concluding day of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament held in Kolkata.
Humpy finished strongly, beating Zhongyi Tan, who won the World Rapid title a couple of days ago, in the 17th and final round.
The 17-year-old defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen thrice in just six months, something that will go down as one of the highlights of his career.
Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen kicked up a storm in September this year when he levelled cheating allegations against US teenager Hans Niemann.
Narayanan was made to remove his shoes and subsequently his socks too. It was later found out that the beep sound emanated from the carpet on the floor.
India lost 1-3 to Spain in the tie-break after the two-round bronze medal play-off ended in a tie at the FIDE World Team chess Championship.
India defeated France in a thrilling tie-breaker to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem.
The Tata Steel Masters will be held in Wijk Ann Zee in Netherlands between January 13 and January 29 next year.
Vidit Gujrathi won his game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to help India win 2.5-1.5 against Azerbaijan in the World Team Chess Championship.
Reminiscing about his encounter with Yuri Averbakh, Indian grandmaster Pravin Thipsay tells us how the two superpowers fought in chess for supremacy during...
India's challenge ended at the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament with the trio of D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi bowing out in the...
Gukesh's 29-move dismantling of the world champion comes a day after his 19-year-old compatriot Arjun Erigaisi had posted a maiden win over the world champion.
Magnus Carlsen put out a statement late Monday night, a week after he withdrew against Hans Niemann after just one move at the Julius Baer Generation Cup.
To become a chess Grandmaster, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.
This is first time India hosted a chess Olympiad. GM Arjun Erigaisi became the seventh Indian to cross the 2700 ELO rating.
Choreographed chess moves that hint at medieval statecraft, feudal hierarchy, fight for land and crown, and the art of defending territory. But should we...
India 'A' has 16 match points. The top-seeded USA roared back into contention with a convincing 3-1 defeat of Turkey and joined India 'A' on 16 points at the...
As the 44th Chess Olympiad is underway, there is a lot of curiosity around the game. Here are a few films which you might want to watch and savour the flavour...
Amongst various oeuvres celebrating the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai a dance video titled ‘Chaturangam — A Dance Depiction’ wins every heart.
Mahabalipuram is not only witnessing high-grade chess by both genders, it will also host the FIDE elections, where Vishy Anand is a favourite for the VP post.
