Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. It seems like Gukesh and Arjun can do nothing wrong in this Olympiad as they overpowered Aydin Sulemanli … Read more
Image for representative use© AFP India’s Shubhi Gupta underlined her prowess as she clinched the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals in the just-concluded Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. A Women FIDE Master and the reigning U-19 girls’ national champion, Shubhi left a lasting impression with her performance in … Read more
Explore the latest highlights from the 2024 Sinquefield Cup where R Praggnanandhaa held Ding Liren in a thrilling match, and D Gukesh secured a draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Dive into the strategies, emotions, and key moments that defined these epic encounters. Introduction The Sinquefield Cup 2024 is not just another tournament on the chess calendar; … Read more
File photo of R Praggnanandhaa.© FIDE Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw in the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, underway here as the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour. On a day when Alireza … Read more
India’s D Gukesh delivers a stellar performance with a draw against reigning World Champion Ding Liren in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup. Discover the highlights of this thrilling chess clash and what it means for the tournament. Introduction Chess aficionados around the globe were on the edge of their seats as the Sinquefield … Read more
File image of R Vaishali© X (Twitter) The acquisition of Indian Grandmasters Vaishali Rameshbabu and Nihal Sarin headlined the player draft ahead of the second season of the Global Chess League 2024, scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to 12. Vaishali was roped in by Ganges Grandmasters in the Superstar … Read more
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world’s best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in … Read more
Russian chess player Amina Abakarova© X (Twitter) In a spine-chilling incident that has surfaced from the world of chess, a Russian chess player is said to have poisoned her opponent by spilling mercury on the board and pieces. The said player entered the room before the start of the match, went to an … Read more
Ju Wenjun and Koneru Humpy lead the charge in Global Chess League Season 2, promising thrilling matches and masterful strategies from the world’s top women superstars in chess. The chess world is abuzz with anticipation as the Global Chess League gears up for its second season. Leading the charge this time are none other than … Read more
Join the excitement as Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, and Hikaru Nakamura return for Global Chess League Season 2! Discover the top players, intense rivalries, and what makes this season a must-watch for every chess enthusiast. Chess fans, brace yourselves! The Global Chess League Season 2 is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. With … Read more
