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NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Netflix finally pulled back the curtain on the most scandalous chapter in modern board games with the release of "Untold: Chess Mates".For 74 minutes, the documentary dissects the 2022 controversy that erupted when Niemann defeated Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup, which prompted the Norwegian to withdraw from the tournament the following day while issuing a cryptic social media post of manager Jose Mourinho saying, "If I speak, I'm in big trouble." It suggest ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the FIDE Candidates Tournament crosses the near-midway mark of its 14-round marathon, a kind of intensity has started filling the Mediterranean air. However, for the Indian contingent, the narrative is split between a desperate scramble for relevance in the Open section and a gritty, if somewhat erratic, resurgence in the Women's category.While Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov is currently playing a version of chess that seems light-years ahead of his peers, leading the Open section ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the marathon 14-round match of the FIDE Candidates Championship approaches the midpoint, tension is beginning to hang in the Mediterranean air. For Team India, however, their story is divided into two parts: a desperate scramble for relevance in the Open section, and a gritty (albeit somewhat shaky) resurgence in the women's section.While Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov is currently playing a version of chess that appears to be light years ahead of his peers and leads the Open secti ...Read More >
Shriram Mhasane emerges as the frontrunner in the All India Chess Masters tournament after a decisive victory in round seven, showcasing strategic gameplay and setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. Photograph: Utrojao/PixabayKey PointsShriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters tournament with 6.5 points after defeating Arjun Singh.Rajveer Nahar and Shreyansh Somaiya drew their tightly-contested match, both reaching 5.5 points.Deepak Soni, Nikhil Shelar, and Mohsin Yunus Shaikh se ...Read More >
World chess champion Dommaraju Gukesh has announced a partial break from long events of the Grand Chess Tour to focus on recovering from his form slump. Reigning World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh has experienced a severe slump in form throughout early 2026. After making history in December 2024 by defeating Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever undisputed champion, the teenager has struggled to maintain his momentum. His 2026 campaign began poorly at the Tata Steel Masters in January, whe ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (UNI) Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand will be competing with talented young chess prodigies at the seventh edition of the Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from January 7 - 11, the organisers said in a media release on Wednesday. After a gap of six years, Anand will be seen in action again at the Tata Steel Chess India. Reigning World Champion, D Gukesh, will be competing with Anand for the first time, in an individual capacity, at a tournament in India. The run ...Read More >
India has found its youngest chess record-holder. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, just three years, seven months and 20 days old, has become the youngest player in world chess history to earn an official FIDE rating. The nursery student from Madhya Pradesh has also broken an Indian record that was set only last year. The toddler edged past compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days old when he achieved the same feat in November 2024. To earn an official rating from FIDE, t ...Read More >
Panjim (Goa), Nov 20 (PTI) The last two years have been most productive for Indian chess in terms of interest the game generated, the success many players from the country enjoyed and chess finally reaching the heights wherein it has become now a full-time career sport. The fact that are no Indians left to fight for glory in the FIDE World Cup may have its implications on Arjun, or even Praggnanandhaa, but these two can only come back stronger from current situation with age on their side. Tho ...Read More >
Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi faces a critical juncture at the World Cup in Goa, needing a medal to qualify for the 2026 Candidates tournament. Despite his high ranking, he's currently outside the qualification spots, with rivals like Nakamura and Giri already securing places.Indian star is yet to secure a spot in The Candidates 2026Make or another heartbreak. Arjun Erigaisi finds himself in a delicate situation once again as he prepares his bid for the knockout World Cup chess that starts ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 29: Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced a difficult day at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown as he dropped to the bottom of the table with no wins, while Magnus Carlsen took the lead with four wins and two losses on the second day. Gukesh, who began the day in the sole lead, suffered two defeats against Carlsen. Afterwards, he drew the first game against Hikaru Nakamura, whom he had previously defeated on the first game day to avenge his Checkmate: USA vs India exhib ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 21: British chess prodigy of Indian origin, Bodhana Sivanandan, has achieved yet another remarkable feat, becoming one of the youngest players ever to defeat a former world champion. The youngster accomplished this during the European Club Cup in Greece. The 10-year-old from North London pulled off a stunning result on Sunday by defeating Ukraine's former Women's champion, Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk, at the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece. Born in London in 2015 to parents w ...Read More >
The trio will join Global Chess League Season 3 as ambassadors, set to take place at Mumbai's Royal Opera House from December 13-24. Argentina's 12-year-old prodigy, Faustino Oro, famously dubbed the "Messi of Chess," triumphed in the Prodigy (U21) category of the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round, alongside GM Jose Martinez (Male) and WGM Mai Narva (Female). This trio will now act as official ambassadors for Season 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a collaboration between Tech M ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 16: Argentina's 12-year-old sensation Faustino Oro won the Prodigy U21 category while GM Jose Martinez and WGM Mai Narva were crowned the men's and women's champions respectively at the GCL Contenders Knockout Challengers Round here.The trio will now serve as official ambassadors during third season of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from December 13 to 24, 2025. Oro, fondly known as the "Messi of Chess," ...Read More >
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand remains with the Ganges Grandmasters. IMAGE: Apart from D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, PBG Alaskan Knights have Leinier Dominguez, Sara Khadem, Kateryna Lagno, and Daniel Dardha in their ranks for the upcoming Global Chess League 3. Photograph: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League/X Top Indian Grandmasters, world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, will represent PBG Alaskan Knights in the upcoming Global Chess League after the duo was snapped up in a h ...Read More >
India has lately been a force in Chess. They have secured multiple chess titles in the recent past with the likes of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh making their marks. As of 2025, India has 90 grandmasters and the number is steadily growing. India has competed strongly with the likes of China in Chess in the recent past as well. Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy featured in the Women's Chess World Cup final, making it an all-Indian affair and Divya won the title, qualifying for the FID ...Read More >
While India cherishes chess, no other city nurtures the game quite like Chennai does, thanks to its idols, investment and deeper socio-cultural penchant for the puzzling adventure. The game of chess has altered the hierarchy of consumption of sport in the nation over the past couple of years, usurping the status quo in the sprawling peninsular nation of India. While cricket remains the top-billed outdoor activity, the chess revolution that has taken the nation by storm, aided by the prolonged ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 (ANI): The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Former Union Minister of State (MoS) of Civil Aviation and NCP MP, Praful Patel, hailed Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for securing a stunning victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a dominant Round 4 clash at the Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam Tour. Praggnanandhaa was the most consistent player in group A. He scored three straight wins from rounds two to four, the latter of which was a gritty win over the pre-tournament favorite Carlsen. Praful ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: The opening press conference for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) was held in Riyadh, marking the start of the world's largest esports and gaming festival. The 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) opened on Thursday evening with a star-studded opening ceremony. Running until August 24, the event features more than 2,000 elite players, 25 tournaments across 24 leading titles, and a prize pool of over 70 million U.S. dollars. Danial Patel Makes History at WAVES Esports Championship 2025, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), [India], July 10 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has praised the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai, stating that the facility provides a solid platform for young talents to rise and shine in the international chess arena. The Chola Chess facility is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in association with Chess Gurukul. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Viswanathan Anand said, It is a very healthy d ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), [India], July 10 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has praised the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai, stating that the facility provides a solid platform for young talents to rise and shine in the international chess arena. The Chola Chess facility is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in association with Chess Gurukul. Also Read | Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2025 To Be Held in Benga ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday lauded the Chola Chess initiative, highlighting its free-of-cost facilities and also pointed out the growing popularity of the game. The 19-year-old was speaking to ANI at the inauguration of the Chola Chess facility in Chennai, the initiative being a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in association with Chess Gurukul, and aims to identify young ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Before the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz competition in Croatia began, the organisers had carried 15000 tournament simulations. Per the simulations, D Gukesh had a 0.3 percent of winning it. It once again reflected the Indian's standing in the faster time controls. The world champion in Classical had a deeply calculative mind but his ratings in both Rapid and Blitz are well below the 2700 mark; if you are above this threshold, GMs are generally considered to be elite. For example, Gukesh ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent mu ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India has witnessed a significant rise in chess over the past few years. D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa have emerged as the top representatives of this trend, and the performance across various age categories is promising. Among those making their mark is Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi, who is eager to follow in their footsteps.The 12-year-old recently won a gold medal in the U-12 category at the FIDE World Cup in Batumi, Georgia. She has an impressive collection of medals, including ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura gradually moving away from classical chess has to do with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing the long format for a long time. Magnus, the five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have played fewer classical games, and instead focused on freestyle, rapid and blitz formats. Praggnanandhaa, who has won three major classic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura gradually moving away from classical chess has to do with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing the long format for a long time. Magnus, the five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have played fewer classical games, and instead focused on freestyle, rapid and blitz formats. Also Read | WI vs AUS 2025: Daren Sammy Holds N ...Read More >
The India No. 1 in chess ranking is kind of a musical chair now. It shows how strongly the young Indians have been faring at the highest level. The latest occupant of the hot seat is R. Praggnanandhaa, who is ranked World No. 4 in the latest FIDE rating list released by FIDE on Tuesday. Arjun Erigaisi and D. Gukesh are placed No. 5 and 6, respectively. The 19-year-old from Chennai isn't concerned much about the ranking. He is pretty happy, though, with the kind of chess he has been playing ove ...Read More >
The India No. 1 in chess ranking is kind of a musical chair now. It shows how strong the young Indians have been faring at the level. The latest occupant of the hot seat is R. Praggnanandhaa, who is ranked World No. 4 in the latest FIDE rating list released on Tuesday. Arjun Erigaisi and D. Gukesh are placed No. 5 and 6, respectively. Praggnanandhaa isn't concerned much about the ranking. Rather, he is happy with the kind of chess he has been playing over the last few months. He has won three ...Read More >
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