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Gujrathi celebrates after his win over Carlsen on Tuesday.

Indian Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi Stuns World Champion Magnus Carlsen

Playing for team Indian Yogis, Gujrathi capitalised on a mistake committed by world number one Carlsen, who missed a checkmate late on Tuesday.

22 February 2023

Nine more rounds remain to be played in the Open section on Friday.

World Blitz Championship: Indian Chess Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani In 9th Spot

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.

29 December 2022

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Chess: Aditya Mittal Becomes India's 77th Grandmaster

Sixteen-year-old Aditya Mittal has become India's 77th chess Grandmaster during an ongoing tournament in Spain.

06 December 2022

Iranian chess player Sara Khadem has reporetedly moved to Spain after warnings over returning to Iran

Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem, Who Competed Without Hijab, Moves To Spain After Warnings: Report

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...

03 January 2023

Arjun Erigaisi plays Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships.

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi In Joint Lead With Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Fedoseev; Koneru Humpy In Joint Second Spot

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.

26 December 2022

Arjun Erigaisi finished with 12.5 points, one ahead of the American wizard.

Steel Chess India: Arjun Erigaisi, Rameshbabu Vaishali Emerge Champions

Arjun Erigaisi and Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the Blitz titles on the concluding day of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament held in Kolkata.

05 December 2022

Humpy registered seven wins and drew with compatriot Dronavalli Harika in the 14th round.

World Blitz Championship: India's Koneru Humpy Wins Silver In Women's Section

Humpy finished strongly, beating Zhongyi Tan, who won the World Rapid title a couple of days ago, in the 17th and final round.

30 December 2022

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Praggnanandhaa was felicitated with the Arjuna Award in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Becoming A World Champion Realistically Possible In 3-4 Years, Says R Praggnanandhaa

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.

30 November 2022

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28 November 2022
Cheating In Chess Is Not Rampant: Viswanathan Anand

Cheating In Chess Is Not Rampant: Viswanathan Anand

Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen kicked up a storm in September this year when he levelled cheating allegations against US teenager Hans Niemann.


28 November 2022
Indian Chess Grandmaster S L Narayanan Left To Stand Barefoot For Metal Detector Check During Match In Germany

Indian Chess Grandmaster S L Narayanan Left To Stand Barefoot For Metal Detector Check During Match In Germany

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.


26 November 2022
World Team Chess Championship: India Lose Bronze Medal Play-Off To Spain

World Team Chess Championship: India Lose Bronze Medal Play-Off To Spain

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.


24 November 2022
FIDE World Team Chess Championship: India Edges Out France, Enters Semi-final

FIDE World Team Chess Championship: India Edges Out France, Enters Semi-final

India defeated France in a thrilling tie-breaker to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem.


23 November 2022
Thee Young Indian Grandmasters To Play In Tata Steel Masters

Thee Young Indian Grandmasters To Play In Tata Steel Masters

The Tata Steel Masters will be held in Wijk Ann Zee in Netherlands between January 13 and January 29 next year.


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22 November 2022
World Team Chess Championship: India Win Against Azerbaijan But Lose to Uzbekistan

World Team Chess Championship: India Win Against Azerbaijan But Lose to Uzbekistan

Vidit Gujrathi won his game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to help India win 2.5-1.5 against Azerbaijan in the World Team Chess Championship.


03 November 2022
The Famed Rivalry Between US And USSR On The Chequered Board

The Famed Rivalry Between US And USSR On The Chequered Board

Reminiscing about his encounter with Yuri Averbakh, Indian grandmaster Pravin Thipsay tells us how the two superpowers fought in chess for supremacy during...


19 October 2022
Aimchess Rapid: Indian Challenge Ends In Quarterfinals

Aimchess Rapid: Indian Challenge Ends In Quarterfinals

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...


17 October 2022
Chess: 16-Year-Old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Stuns Magnus Carlsen

Chess: 16-Year-Old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Stuns Magnus Carlsen

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.


27 September 2022
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Accuses Hans Niemann Of Cheating

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Accuses Hans Niemann Of Cheating

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.


16 September 2022
Pranav Anand Becomes India's 76th Chess Grandmaster

Pranav Anand Becomes India's 76th Chess Grandmaster

To become a chess Grandmaster, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.


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10 August 2022
India’s Rich Medal Haul, Arjun Erigaisi Among Talking Points From 44th Chess Olympiad

India’s Rich Medal Haul, Arjun Erigaisi Among Talking Points From 44th Chess Olympiad

This is first time India hosted a chess Olympiad. GM Arjun Erigaisi became the seventh Indian to cross the 2700 ELO rating.


09 August 2022
Chennai Chess Olympiad: The Art of Dance, War And The Great Game

Chennai Chess Olympiad: The Art of Dance, War And The Great Game

Choreographed chess moves that hint at medieval statecraft, feudal hierarchy, fight for land and crown, and the art of defending territory. But should we...


09 August 2022
Chess Olympiad: India ‘A’ Women Crush Kazakhstan; India ‘B’ Men Draws Against Uzbekistan

Chess Olympiad: India ‘A’ Women Crush Kazakhstan; India ‘B’ Men Draws Against Uzbekistan

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...


04 August 2022
‘Pawn Sacrifice’ To ‘The Chess Players’ – Best Films On Chess To Watch Amidst The Chennai Olympiad

‘Pawn Sacrifice’ To ‘The Chess Players’ – Best Films On Chess To Watch Amidst The Chennai Olympiad

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...


04 August 2022
Chaturangam — The World Of Dance And Chess

Chaturangam — The World Of Dance And Chess

Amongst various oeuvres celebrating the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai a dance video titled ‘Chaturangam — A Dance Depiction’ wins every heart.


04 August 2022
Chess Olympiad, Vishy Anand’s FIDE Aspirations To Further Boost India's Favourite Brain Game

Chess Olympiad, Vishy Anand’s FIDE Aspirations To Further Boost India's Favourite Brain Game

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.


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