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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: 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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Four Indian Grandmasters eye Esports World Cup glory in Paris

Four Indian Grandmasters will compete against Magnus Carlsen at the Esports World Cup. Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, and Pranesh M represent S8UL Esports. Arjun Erigaisi competes for Gen.G Esports, aiming for prize money. Indian participation has doubled this year, marking a significant presence. The tournament features a revised two-phase format…

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Cheating accusations and worse are tearing the chess world apart in the aftermath of a 29 year-old grandmaster's death—What is happening in the game of kings?

"A disgrace to chess."

PC Gamer

Fide to investigate Kramnik over attacks on Naroditsky as chess reels from player’s death

Fide faces calls to discipline Vladimir Kramnik after his public attacks on Daniel Naroditsky, whose death has shaken the online chess community

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An American chess grandmaster is dead at 29, and players are in an uproar about it. Here’s what’s going on

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess prodigy, achieved the title of grandmaster when he was just 18 years old.

Fortune

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

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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

Abdusattorov Nodirbek leads, Magnus Carlsen close behind in India Open chess

KOLKATA: Uzbekistan’s youngster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged the sole leader on Day I of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet at the end of first three rounds of the rapid competition here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Anish downs Anand, Nihal wins again as Knights inch closer to Global Chess League title

NAGPUR: Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave spearheaded the PBG Alaskan Knights, American Gambits and Mumba Masters to resounding victories as the black pieces prevailed in the seventh round of the Global Chess League in London on Tuesday.

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

Global Chess League season 2: Vaishali, Nihal Sarin headline player draft

NEW DELHI: The highlight of the player draft was the selection of Indian Grandmasters Vaishali Rameshbabu and Nihal Sarin in advance of the Global Chess League 2024, which will have its second season in London from October 3-12.

The Times of India

You rarely get a chance against Magnus Carlsen and if he gets one, you are dead: Vincent Keymer

Vincent Keymer, Germany's greatest chess hope, discusses his career highlights, playing against Magnus Carlsen, and his ambitions in chess.

The Hindu

World blitz chess | Carlsen repeats title-sweep; A first for Gunina; Poor day for Indians

Indians falter in World Blitz & Rapid Chess Championships; Carlsen & Gunina crowned champions. Indians finish 7th & 43rd in Open & Women sections respectively.

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Pressure will be higher in Candidates, says grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: One of the brightest stars of Indian chess, R Praggnanandhaa, is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his career in five months’ time when he takes part in the Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto. However, the 18-year-old isn’t in a tearing hurry to start preparations for the tournament…

The Hindu

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal can all become World champions: Boris Gelfand

Boris Gelfand, former World No. 3, is impressed by the respect Indian players give to their coaches. He finds D. Gukesh's depth of calculation, Pragg's feeling for the game, Arjun's creativity and Nihal's technique impressive. He believes they have a chance of becoming World champions. He also credits Netflix series…

The Times of India

I have the potential to become world champion: Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: For a long time Viswanathan Anand was the lone Indian presence in the chess World Championship cycle. With R Praggnanandhaa making the cut for the Candidates by finishing runner-up in the World Cup, it will be an Indian Generation Next player at the highest level of world chess now.…

The Hindu

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa has achieved fame since reaching the Chess World Cup final, winning the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship, and meeting PM Modi. He is now in Kolkata for the Indian team's coaching camp for the Asian Games and will begin his campaign at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.…

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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess

India’s Fabulous Four have taken the country’s chess to new heights. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal are the future of Indian chess. The Fabulous Four have taken the country's chess to new heights. All under 20, they have achieved remarkable feats, such as D. Gukesh breaking into the world's top…

The Times of India

Imagine the joy if Praggnanandhaa wins when Chandrayaan lands on moon: Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's sensational run to the final of the Chess World Cup has drawn praise from several quarters, including legends like Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov. Anand, who had won the first two World Cups in 2000 and 2002, was effusive in his praise for Praggnanandhaa and the…

The Hindu

Data | Another tiger from Madras: The rise and rise of D. Gukesh

A comparison of Gukesh’s FIDE ratings over time shows that his rise to the elite is reminiscent of journeys undertaken by world number one Magnus Carlsen

The Times of India

World team chess: India play out draws in first two rounds

JERUSALEM: India opened their campaign in the FIDE World Team Chess Championship here with two draws in Group B.

The Times of India

We can have next Chess World Champion from India by 2025: Viswanathan Anand

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand firmly believes that India has enough talent to produce the next Chess World Champion but not before 2025 since there is no "quicker pathway" and the process to create one will take that much time.

The Hindu

Crowded at the top: On strong domestic base propelling Indian chess

A strong domestic base is propelling Indian chess to great heights

The Hindu

Nihal Sarin joins Arjun, Raunak in second spot

Robson in the lead

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