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Chess: Carlsen ‘adopts’ US champion, Fabiano Caruana, in online blitz rout

Norway’s world No 1 did not lose a single game in his 22-4 victory, and achieved the rare feat of 10 successive wins, which in online speed chess jargon qualifies as adopting your opponent

The Guardian - UK

Priyanka Nutakki qualifies for FIDE World Cup

PUNE: The tide has turned positively for Andhra Pradesh’s women chess player Priyanka Nutakki. The 20-year-old Woman Grandmaster (WGM) has qualified for the FIDE knockout World Cup in her first attempt in New Delhi on Thursday.

The Times of India

Indian chess WGM Priyanka Nutakki expelled from World Junior tournament

CHENNAI: India's woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki was expelled from the World Junior Chess Championship being held in Italy currently for having a pair of ear buds in her jacket pocket, according to the world chess federation (FIDE).

The Times of India

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Chess: Hans Niemann struggles in US championship amid beefed up security

The controversial 19-year-old began well in St Louis, but now he is among the tailenders

The Guardian - UK

Chess cheating expert finds no signs of foul play by Hans Niemann against Magnus Carlsen

Hans Niemann is accused of cheating by chess world champion Magnus Carlsen after the pair met in round three of the prestigious Sinquefield Cup in early September, but a leading authority on chess cheating thinks otherwise.

ABC News

Chess commentator sacked after admitting to saying 'chess maybe not for women'

The International Chess Federation sacks a commentator for making sexist comments during the coverage of a top women's event.

ABC News

SI:AM | The Scandal Rocking the Chess World

Magnus Carlsen came out and said what everyone in chess had been speculating about for weeks.

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World chess champion Magnus Carlsen directly accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

In an explosive statement posted to social media, the Norwegian says his unexpected loss to the 19-year-old earlier this month had strengthened existing suspicions.

ABC News

FIDE shares Carlsen's concerns about the damage of cheating in chess

FIDE said it was its duty to protect the integrity of chess given recent events involving Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann

The Hindu

Battle for fair play has few takers in chess

PUNE: Neutral followers of any sport may feel premature acceptance of defeat or pre-arranged draw is not sport.

The Times of India

Fair and square: On the Chennai Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan and Ukraine won the team events, but India showcased its talent to the fullest

The Hindu

Historic double bronze at Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: It was a historic day for Indian chess as both the men's and women's teams won bronze medals in the 44th Chess Olympiad on Tuesday. But there was also a sense of missing out.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Dhoni to attend closing ceremony

Chennai

The Hindu

Meet a WGM, FIDE official, politician and banking expert — all rolled into one

Latvian Dana Reizniece-Ozola has represented her country in eight Olympiads

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Time to do more for chess in India, says new FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand

MAMALLAPURAM: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been elected deputy president of FIDE, on Monday said it is time to do more for the sport in the country.

The Hindu

Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Indian women, despite loss to Poland, close in on first-ever medal

MAMMALLAPURAM: Indian women have worked their way to the cusp of history. They are closing in on an Olympiad medal - the first ever for the women - and that too a gold.

The Hindu

Data | India gets its 75th Grandmaster

The number of GMs in the country has increased steadily since the early 2000s, with many youngsters joining the ranks

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Time to organise big events in India: Viswanathan Anand

Chess should continue to use technology, digital platforms and all the recent developments, says the Indian legend

The Hindu

Time to organise big events in India, says Viswanathan Anand

“A lot of administrative things are more streamlined and professional.” says Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

Russia’s Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected as FIDE president for a second term

The Times of India

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

CHENNAI: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand was on Sunday elected deputy president of FIDE, the sport's world governing body, while incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected for a second term.

The Hindu

The consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The reigning World champion has decided not to defend his crown. How will this affect competitive chess?

Financial Times

Enter the inner sanctum of elite chess

Eight of the game’s grandmasters gathered in Madrid this month for an international summit of sorts. They were playing for the future of chess

The Times of India

India’s first Chess Olympiad is going to be very special, says Judit Polgar

NAGPUR: Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar is impressed with the craze and passion for chess in India and feels that the 44th Chess Olympiad will be one of the best editions of the prestigious event.

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