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The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

India seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with immense talent and depth. The open section features a competitive four-horse race with India as a strong contender. India's women's team leads the field, aiming for a top podium finish.…

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GCL: Carlsen, Gujrathi help Pipers beat American Gambits

Magnus Carlsen ended Javokhir Sindarov's winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi won a long endgame. Alpine APL Pipers defeated FYERS American Gambits by a narrow margin. This crucial win brought the Pipers closer to securing a final berth. Divya Deshmukh faced a time-trouble loss against Bibisara Assaubayeva. Triveni Continental Kings also…

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GCL: Ganges Grandmasters edge table toppers FYERS American Gambits 9-7 to jump to second spot

Ganges Grandmasters stopped FYER American Gambits' winning streak in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registered their second consecutive victory on Sunday. PBG Alaskan Knights also secured their first win of the tournament against CheQ Mumba Masters. Polina Shuvalova and Ian Nepomniachtchi were key players for Ganges…

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From Anand to Erdogmus: Five generations of chess talent to come together at GCL Season 4

Bengaluru will host the Global Chess League Season 4 from September 5 to 13. The event brings together chess legends, current stars, and young prodigies. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers are led by Magnus Carlsen. Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand will also compete in the league. This tournament showcases the…

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Nomination process for 2026 National Sports Awards likely from next month

The Sports Ministry will likely start the 2026 National Sports Awards nomination process next month. This follows a re-evaluation of the 2025 awardees, which saw omissions from the selection committee's list. No athlete received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2025. Seventeen sportspersons were approved for the Arjuna…

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India GM Praggnanandhaa beats Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield Cup

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the Sinquefield Cup, defeating World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round to move into a share of the early lead

The Economic Times

Divya Deshmukh to debut, Magnus Carlsen set for return in Global Chess League Season 4

Magnus Carlsen returns to the Global Chess League for its fourth edition, while Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The player draft is set for June 29 in Mumbai, with the tournament taking place in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13. The league features 36 Grandmasters, including Viswanathan Anand and Ian…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for tournament title heading into final round

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is in contention for the Norway Chess title. He secured a crucial classical victory over compatriot D Gukesh. This win places him just half a point behind leader Wesley So of the USA. The final round promises an exciting battle for the championship. Alireza Firouzja representing…

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Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with wins

India's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon tie-break, while Praggnanandhaa secured a classical victory. Divya Deshmukh also bounced back with a win. These results keep India's challenge alive as the tournament heads into its final…

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Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya storms into lead

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh reignites his Norway Chess campaign with a win over R Praggnanandhaa. Magnus Carlsen's struggles continue as he loses to Wesley So. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh takes the lead after defeating Zhu Jiner. The tournament sees shifts in standings after these exciting classical encounters.

The Economic Times

Meet Vaishali Rameshbabu: India’s chess prodigy taking on world champion Ju Wenjun

The Mediterranean shores of Cyprus witnessed an intense battle of minds on April 15, 2026, as some of the world’s finest female chess players competed for the prestigious Women’s Candidates crown. Among the frontrunners were India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner. In a decisive final round,…

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Chess: Aronian takes big top prize in Las Vegas as Niemann celebrates Carlsen’s downfall

World No 1 Carlsen settled for third as Aronian took the $200,000 prize in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam

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Prague Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintain lead after draw in fifth round

R Praggnanandhaa drew with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as both maintained their one-point advantage over the closest competitors after round five of the Prague Masters chess tournament.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa claims second victory at Prague Masters, joins Aravindh at top

R Praggnanandhaa secured his second consecutive win by defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany, joining fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram at the top with three points after round four of the Prague Masters.

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Praggnanandhaa settles for second draw, Chithambaram beats Keymer at Prague Masters

The second round of the Prague Masters saw India's R Praggnanandhaa being held for his second consecutive draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz. However, Aravindh Chithambaram managed to go past the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer to register an impressive win.

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'Expect criticism': Susan Polgar slams Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing handshake with India GM R Vaishali

NEW DELHI: Hungarian-American chess grandmaster Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev after he refused to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali during the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in the Netherlands.

The Times of India

Arjun Erigaisi faces daunting challenge at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is set to navigate formidable obstacles as he begins his campaign at the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. With aspirations of becoming the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Candidates' Tournament, Erigaisi trails American Fabiano Caruana in the qualification race. To…

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Nagpur's Divya Deshmukh gets Rs 1 crore, Sankalp Rs 10 lakh as Maharashtra felicitates Chess Olympiad medalists

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government awarded Rs1 crore to Divya Deshmukh, who played a pivotal role in the Indian women team's historic title triumph at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, in Mumbai on Monday.

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Women's chess boom: Out of brother Pragg's shadows, Vaishali finds a mentor in Harika

CHENNAI: Men have dominated Indian chess scene for years, but the historic gold won by the Indian women's team at the Olympiad in Budapest a few days ago can be a game-changer. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who has been stepping out of her brother R Praggnanandhaa's shadows, was part of…

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INTERVIEW: 'On the outside I look calm, but inside, I want to win all the time' - Arjun Erigaisi

Indian chess scripted not just one but two 'famous five' stories over 14 days in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, where young teams of men and women went on to win historic maiden gold medals for the country at the 45th Chess Olympiad.

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Nagpur's backroom hero GM Sankalp helps shape India's Chess Olympiad golden glory

NAGPUR: The city's second grandmaster Sankalp Gupta is brimming with joy after India's crowning glory at the Chess Olympiad which concluded in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday. As the city celebrates 18-year-old golden girl Divya Deshmukh, few among Nagpur's chess aficionados are aware of 21-year-old Sankalp's pivotal behind-the-scenes contribution to India's…

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"Our chest is filled with pride": Amitabh Bachchan lauds chess players

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Team India for their historic double gold medal at the recently concluded Chess Olympiad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Olympic year, India's big gold

TOI looks at some of the takeaways from the Chess Olympiad

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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of its reign as the ‘best chess nation’.

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You need to give it all for your country: Divya Deshmukh

Divya Deshmukh made a huge impact at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Just three months after being crowned the world junior chess champion, the 18-year-old Nagpur girl played a pivotal role and wrote India's success story at the Olympiad.

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