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Indian trio battles in Candidates chess tournament for World Championship spot

NEW DELHI: As the Candidates chess tournament unfolds, the Indian trio of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Vidit Gujrathi find themselves in the midst of a fierce battle, striving to secure their path to the next World Championship match.

The Times of India

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.

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Gujrathi stuns second seed Nakamura; Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

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

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.

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

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Candidates tournament a huge opportunity for me, says chess wizard Praggnanandhaa

NAGPUR: India’s teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa is looking forward to making a mark in his first super tournament in Toronto.

The Times of India

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

Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

The Times of India

D Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa in Prague Masters Chess

PRAGUE: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa failed to register a win from an advantageous position against compatriot D Gukesh as their seventh round match ended in a draw in the Prague Masters Chess tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes Nodirbek Abdusattarov to be joint second in Prague Masters

PRAGUE: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament.

The Times of India

Prague Masters Chess | Praggnanandhaa crushes Abdusattarov to be joint second

Praggnanandhaa defeats Abdusattarov to stake claim for top honours at Prague Masters chess tournament.

The Hindu

Praggnanandhaa blunders again, goes down to Rapport

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of Romania.

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Prague Masters: R Praggnanandhaa blunders again, goes down to Richard Rapport

PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC): Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of Romania in the third round of the Prague Masters Chess tournament underway here.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes Vincent Keymer in Prague Masters Chess opener

PRAGUE: India's R Praggnanandhaa came up with a scintillating performance to grind down German Vincent Keymer in the first round of the Prague Masters Chess tournament that got underway on Wednesday.

The Times of India

TOISA: Celebration of Indian sporting triumphs

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to felicitate sportspersons for bringing glory to the country

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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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 Times of India

D Gukesh crushes Donchenko, shares lead with Abdusattarov in Tata Steel Masters Chess

WIJK AAN ZEE (The Netherlands): Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scored a crushing victory over Alexander Donchenko in the 10th round of Tata Steel Masters Chess on Thursday.

The Hindu

Gukesh crushes Donchenko, shares lead with Abdusattarov

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scores a crushing victory in Tata Steel Masters, while other players maintain their positions.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes China's Wenjun Ju to join leaders in Tata Steel Masters Chess

WIJK AAN ZEE (The Netherlands): Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters.

The Hindu

Chess | Gukesh stuns Nepomniachtchi; Praggnanandhaa holds Anish

D. Gukesh defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi in Tata Steel Masters, while R. Praggnanandhaa draws with Anish Giri.

The Hindu

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

My rating has been a stationary target as I am playing much less: Viswanathan Anand

Bengaluru's R. Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked chess player, prompting Anand to redefine the gold standard.

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