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Candidates Chess | Gukesh stays in joint lead on a day when fellow Indian men post victories

D. Gukesh maintains joint lead in Candidates tournament, while Vidit Gujrathi shines; Indian women face setbacks.

The Hindu

Candidates Chess: Gukesh jumps into joint lead

NAGPUR: Playing with patience and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake gave D Gukesh the desired result as the 17-year-old caught up with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the Candidates Chess lead on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Candidates Chess: GMs Dibyendu Barua and Pravin Thipsay analyse how Indian players have fared so far

Indian chess grandmasters Dibyendu Barua and Pravin Thipsay express admiration for the performance of India's five-player team, spearheaded by the R Praggnanandhaa, at the esteemed Candidates chess tournament.

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Candidates chess | Nepomniachtchi takes sole lead after taming Gujrathi

Ian Nepomniachtchi leads FIDE Candidates tournament; Tan Zhongyi maintains lead in women's event. Exciting chess action in Toronto.

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 | Gujrathi stuns Nakamura; Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nakamura in Candidates chess; Zhongyi leads women's event with two wins.

The Hindu

Gujrathi stuns second seed Nakamura; Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Hikaru Nakamura, while Tan Zhongyi leads in women's event.

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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.

The Times of India

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 Times of India

Candidates chess | Indian stars begin their campaign with draws

Exciting opening round at Candidates chess tournament with draws and one decisive win by Tan Zhongyi.

The Hindu

Wide open: On the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto

The Candidates chess tournament in Toronto is the mind game’s biggest event of the year

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

Experience vs exuberance: Candidates vie for big chess prize

NAGPUR: For the first time since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in 1950, as many as five Indian masters will be vying to become a challenger to the world chess champion.

The Times of India

TOISA 2023: The chess wizards in the running for the trophy

NEW DELHI: The elite chess players of India, who etched their names in international history last year, have garnered well-deserved nominations for the esteemed Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023. Poised for a showdown, these top athletes are geared up to vie for the highest distinctions in the men's,…

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Humpy, Vaishali to keep Indian flag high at Women’s Candidates

India has strong representation in the Candidates tournament, with three players in the open section and two in the women's section.

The Hindu

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data

Indian chess had a successful 2023 with two GMs qualifying for the 2024 Candidates Tournament & 11 Indians in the world top 100.

The Hindu

With Indian chess at its acme, the stars are set to pose a strong challenge at the Candidates

India's chess followers set to witness historic Candidates tournament in Toronto. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R. Vaishali have already qualified, while D. Gukesh and Koneru Humpy are in contention. AICF has allocated ₹2 crore to aid in preparation, showing support for the players.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa's sister Vaishali becomes India's third woman Grandmaster

CHENNAI: It’s been a magnificent year for Indian chess and now, there’s an icing on the cake. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who had earlier sealed a spot for the women’s Candidates tournament and made history by becoming the first brother-sister duo with R Praggnanandhaa to do so, is now the…

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R. Vaishali becomes India’s third female chess Grandmaster

R. Vaishali became India's third female Grandmaster, joining Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika. At 22, she achieved the 2500 Elo points needed to get the title at the Llobregat Open tournament in Spain.

The Times of India

Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India's third female chess grandmaster, makes history with brother Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement for Indian chess, Vaishali Rameshbabu secured her grandmaster title by surpassing 2,500 International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking points during the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain on Friday.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Vidit Gujrathi stumbles against China's Wei Yi; in joint second place

NEW DELHI: In the seventh round of the men's individual chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi faced a loss against the top-ranked Chinese player Wei Yi.

The Times of India

Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi scores 2 wins, women players stutter in Asian Games chess

NEW DELHI: Making a strong comeback after an unexpected loss, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi secured victories in the third and fourth rounds of the men's individual chess event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

The Times of India

Chess: Indian men falter in 2nd round; Humpy, Harika post two wins each at Asian Games

HANGZHOU: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games here on Sunday.

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India chess team shines in round 1 of Chess at Asian Games

India’s Gujarathi Vidit Santosh, Erigaisi Arjun Kumar, Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy clinched a win in the first round of the men’s and women’s individual chess at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begin campaign in chess at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The spotlight will be on the young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games, especially after his recent impressive performances in the World Cup. India is eager to secure several medals to boost their overall tally.

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