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India virtually seal historic gold at Chess Olympiad in Open section

Arjun Erigaisi has put India on the brink of winning a historic maiden gold in the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad with a victory over USA's Leinier Dominguez Perez in the final match of the 10th round, with only a mathematical chance for China keeping the contest alive.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India men outclass Iran; women get wakeup call

Indian men's team took a giant step toward Chess Olympiad gold on Thursday. But the same cannot be said of the women's team.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, master of the mind game

Indian's win over Wei Yi stumps China, gives challenger headstart against Ding Liren ahead of world title match

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Chess Olympiad: Indian men's team takes another step towards gold

India's dominance at the 45th Chess Olympiad continued with another win on Thursday, as the team from Iran found the Indian quartet too hot to handle and succumbled to a one-sided defeat in the Open section.

The Times of India

In Ding decision, larger picture considered

China always likes to be a spoilsport. And they have a cold logic to defend their decision. Chess fans were looking forward to the game between D Gukesh and Ding Liren on the top board in the seventh round on Wednesday ahead of their World Championship clash starting in Singapore…

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams continue winning run to stay on top

D Gukesh, the World Championship Final challenger in waiting, delivered an outstanding performance despite facing time pressure, securing the only victory as India triumphed over China, the third-seeded team, in the seventh round of the Open section at the 45th Chess Olympiad on Wednesday.

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Chess Olympiad: India's pole position has tinge of conviction to it

Sole leaders after 6 of 11 rounds, Gukesh and Co. play China today

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Chess Olympiad: Defending champion Ding Liren tells why challenger D Gukesh is favourite

NEW DELHI: Although he has "dropped a lot" in the past year, defending champion Ding Liren concedes that his Indian opponent D Gukesh is the clear favorite to win their much-awaited global chess title match in November.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams register wins to remain in joint lead

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the two in-form stars in the World Championship challenger, led the Indian men to a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad's fifth round. Gukesh and Arjun quickly defeated Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces, showcasing their exceptional form.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India move for the kill with Arjun at No. 3

Azerbaijan field their elite player Mamedyarov on the 4th board

The Times of India

EXPLAINED: Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's Chess Olympiad squad for second time in a row

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand isn't part of India's 2024 Chess Olympiad squad like in the last edition of the prestigious biennial FIDE tournament, but the Indian men's team may not feel his absence as much this time, considering how the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi…

The Times of India

We can definitely go for gold this time: Viswanathan Anand

Anand feels depth of the Indian team makes them one of the best in Olympiad

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India's chess Olympiad team faces tricky task

India's Olympiad team captain N Srinath will have to make a tricky decision about the board order when he meets the players ahead of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, this week.

The Times of India

Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa to headline Indian team in 45th Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, two prominent Indian chess prodigies, are set to participate in the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary, this September.

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Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh miss out in four-way tiebreaker as Fabiano Caruana wins title

Fabiano Caruana, the world's second-ranked chess player, successfully defended his Superbet Classic title by winning all three rapid games in a thrilling four-way tiebreaker, which included Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, following a relatively uneventful tournament.

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Gukesh beats Deac Bogdan-Daniel in Superbet Classic chess

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh commenced his campaign on a winning note, defeating Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel in the opening round of the Superbet Classic chess tournament.

The Times of India

India’s world no. 4 chess GM Arjun Erigaisi aims to have fun and crack at Candidates

NAGPUR: India’s highest ranked chess player Arjun Erigaisi said that his “main aim is to have fun”.

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Gukesh is a version of me: Ding Liren

World champion feels his 17-yr-old Indian challenger is very mature for his age

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Praggnanandhaa finishes fourth; Carlsen wins Superbet rapid and blitz tournament

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased his prowess by securing a clear fourth-place finish in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen delivered a stellar performance on the final day, scoring an impressive 8/9 to secure the top position.

The Hindu

Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen but remains third in Superbet chess

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat.

The Hindu

Superbet rapid and blitz chess | Gukesh storms back, Praggananandhaa moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

D Gukesh bounces back to defeat top players in Superbet tournament, while Carlsen and Wei Yi lead standings.

The Times of India

More Indians can make WCC cycle Surya Sekhar Ganguly

KOLKATA: It took years for an Indian to break into the World Chess Championship (WCC) cycle after Viswanathan Anand. And when it happened, we saw three Grandmasters make the Candidates this time. But GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly feels that it was not something unusual, but rather the beginning of a…

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Message from India's chess boom

Despite the overwhelming number of young Indian GMs, it is quite a task to become a pro chess player

The Hindu

I hope my little joke is not seen as expertise: Kasparov after post on Rahul Gandhi goes viral

Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his “little joke” on Indian politics does not pass for “advocacy or expertise” after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s love for the game went viral.

The Times of India

MS Dhoni and Novak Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation D Gukesh

NEW DELHI: India's rising chess star, D Gukesh, finds inspiration in the composure and resilience exhibited by two sporting legends: former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and tennis icon Novak Djokovic.

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