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Chess: Sindarov, 20, takes early 1-point lead as Uzbek star stuns Candidates field

The Uzbek grandmaster has scored 3.5/4, including an impressive victory against the world No 3 and Candidates favourite, Fabiano Caruana

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Erdogmus, 14, wins ‘Immortal’ game on Silk Road as Grand Swiss nears climax

The ‘Turkish Immortal’ allowed two white queens on the board, then sacrificed the black queen for a pawn, followed by checkmate by a previously unmoved black pawn

The Guardian - UK

World Blitz Championship: R Vaishali wins women's qualifier, advances to quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali delivered an exceptional performance to win the women’s qualifier and secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship. Following Koneru Humpy’s remarkable gold-medal triumph, Vaishali stepped into the spotlight, dominating the women’s section with a score of 9.5/11, including three draws.

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Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Steel India Chess tournament

NEW DELHI: World's top-ranked player Magnus Carlsen delivered an outstanding display, winning against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to claim the sole leadership position at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India

Carlsen's Pipers hand Knights first defeat, Anand's Ganges get second win in Global Chess League

NAGPUR: A day after PBG Alaskan Knights vanquished Alpine SG Pipers, the Magnus Carlsen-led outfit turned the tables on the sole leaders with a similar 9-7 margin in a rematch of the double round-robin Global Chess League in London on Monday.

The Times of India

Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London

Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable online

The Guardian - UK

Candidates Chess: Gukesh beats Alireza, on the cusp of becoming youngest ever world championship contender

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh leads in Candidates' Chess tournament, poised to become youngest world championship contender.

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Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi out of contention

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shines in Candidates chess tournament, while R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi fall behind.

The Hindu

Candidates chess: Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi out of contention

In a dazzling display of skill, teenage Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh surged ahead once more, triumphing over Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov and reclaiming a share of the lead in the Candidates chess tournament. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi found themselves out of contention after the 12th round.

The Times of India

Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw; losses for Pragg, Gujrathi

Toronto Grandmaster D. Gukesh impresses with a draw, while Praggnanandhaa and Gujrathi face tough losses in Candidates Chess Tournament.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw

Toronto Candidates chess tournament sees Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi in joint lead, while Lei and Tan lead in women's section.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Gukesh succumbs to time pressure, Nepomniachtchi regains sole lead

Teen prodigy Gukesh slips in Toronto, while Nepomniachtchi leads; Vaishali struggles in women's section.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess | Praggnanandhaa stops Gujrathi’s applecart

Toronto Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa impresses with a win, while Vaishali secures her first victory in Candidates Chess.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Vidit Gujrathi shocks Hikaru Nakamura, Praggnanandhaa goes down to Gukesh

In the second round of the Candidates chess tournament, Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi delivered an impressive performance by defeating world number three Hikaru Nakamura from the United States. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa faced a setback against compatriot D Gukesh.

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Pragg forces Firouzja to split point; Vidit, Gukesh play a draw; Vaishali holds Humpy in Candidates chess

NAGPUR: Safety first was the approach on the opening day in the Candidates chess tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada, on Friday.

The Hindu

Candidates chess | Nakamura or Caruana are favourites, while no one in front among women

The Candidates tournament features top players competing for a chance to challenge world champions Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

The Hindu

Gukesh, Pragg and Nihal progress with ease; Indian women also have a rewarding day

The talking point was Gukesh’s second victory, over local Misratdin Iskandrov, that took him past his hero Viswanathan Anand in live rankings to World No. 9. Gukesh now faces teammate S.L. Narayanan whose victorious game against Ukraine’s Yuriy Kuzubov was the day’s longest featuring an Indian.

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