India’s Bristy Mukherjee touched Magnus Carlsen’s feet© X (Twitter) Rich in tradition, sporting events in India continue to produce stories that transcend all boundaries. As world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen was about to hand the winner’s trophy to India’s Bristy Mukherjee in Kolkata, a stunning incident unfolded. Mukherjee, who won the All India … Read more
File photo of Magnus Carlsen.© X (formerly Twitter) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women’s Blitz champion Kateryna Lagno occupied the top spot while India’s R Praggnanandhaa took second place at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024 in Kolkata on Saturday. Carlsen concluded the first nine … Read more
Uzbekistan’s young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader.© FIDE Uzbekistan’s young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in the open section of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament on Wednesday. Abdusattorov scored 2.5 points out of a possible three, securing victories over talented German Vincent Keymer in round two and India’s R … Read more
World No. 1 Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will be the star attraction in the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from November 13 to 17. It will be Carlsen’s second appearance in the tournament. He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title. … 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
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is now a household name in India and in the international chess circuit. The stock of the 18-year-old, currently in Romania for the Superbet Classical tournament, has been steadily rising. The Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger, where he finished behind Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, was another chapter in his storied … Read more
Discover the thrilling tale of Norway Chess 2024 where R Praggnanandhaa secures 3rd place, and Magnus Carlsen reclaims his title. Delve into the strategic moves, unexpected turns, and the fierce competition in the world of chess. In the heart of Scandinavia, amidst fjords and stunning landscapes, the Norway Chess tournament has emerged as a premier … Read more
Discover the latest thrilling twists at Norway Chess as R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali face tough losses while Magnus Carlsen and Lei Tingjie secure remarkable victories. Dive into the highs and lows of this prestigious chess tournament! Chess enthusiasts around the globe were glued to their screens as Norway Chess delivered a rollercoaster of emotions. With … Read more
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting against top seed Magnus Carlsen of Norway while his elder sister defeated overnight sole leader Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine in the eighth round of Norway chess tournament here. With the win, Carlsen stretched his lead to a full point over Hikaru Nakamura of United States, who … Read more
R Praggnanandhaa continued his winning runs as he upset world champion Ding Liren in the armageddon game at the Norway Chess Tournament. Praggnanandhaa’s victory comes after he defeated higher-ranked players including Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana earlier in the competition. GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and World No.2 Fabiano … Read more
