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Praggnanandhaa opens up on Candidates heartbreak, vows to enjoy chess again

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his Candidates Tournament disappointment. He gave his all but missed out on the title. Now, he is a contender at Norway Chess. Praggnanandhaa aims to enjoy chess more and plans a lighter schedule to avoid burnout. He finds strength in his sister Vaishali's…

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'Expect criticism': Susan Polgar slams Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing handshake with India GM R Vaishali

NEW DELHI: Hungarian-American chess grandmaster Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev after he refused to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali during the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in the Netherlands.

The Times of India

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev declines hand-shake with Indian GM R Vaishali due to religious reasons; apologises later

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's decision not to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali sparked controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The Uzbek player later issued an apology, clarifying that his action was due to "religious reasons" and was not meant to disrespect her.

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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.

The Times of India

Arjun Erigaisi faces daunting challenge at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is set to navigate formidable obstacles as he begins his campaign at the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. With aspirations of becoming the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Candidates' Tournament, Erigaisi trails American Fabiano Caruana in the qualification race. To…

The Times of India

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.

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Chennai Grandmasters: Pranav bags Masters berth with Challenger title win

CHENNAI: V Pranav won the Challenger section of Chennai Grandmasters tournament to make it a double sweet for home state Tamil Nadu.

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Women's chess boom: Out of brother Pragg's shadows, Vaishali finds a mentor in Harika

CHENNAI: Men have dominated Indian chess scene for years, but the historic gold won by the Indian women's team at the Olympiad in Budapest a few days ago can be a game-changer. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who has been stepping out of her brother R Praggnanandhaa's shadows, was part of…

The Times of India

"Our chest is filled with pride": Amitabh Bachchan lauds chess players

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Team India for their historic double gold medal at the recently concluded Chess Olympiad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chess Olympiad: The Viswanathan Anand effect that's shaping a 'golden generation'

NEW DELHI: "If you had to roll the dice, these are pretty good teams to roll them with." Viswanathan Anand was highly confident that India will emerge from the Chess Olympiad this time, "smelling" gold.

The Times of India

Mom's everyday tips were a must for golden boy D Gukesh

CHENNAI: It would not be an exaggeration to say that Grandmaster D Gukesh's mother Padma is his chief mentor and an 'unofficial' member of his support crew.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Gold all but assured after India men beat top seeds USA; women also in the running for golden finish

India have all but won their first-ever Chess Olympiad men’s team gold medal with a round to spare. The official coronation — barring huge misfortune or improbable results — is on Sunday. The 11th and last round will be played in Budapest, Hungary, from 2.30pm IST.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Why women's lead is less convincing

Top seeded India women, like their men counterparts, have also taken sole lead in the Olympiad in their section with six match wins in a row. But their streak has been less convincing. And there is a reason for it. The top-2 rated players in the men's section (Gukesh and…

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams register wins to remain in joint lead

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the two in-form stars in the World Championship challenger, led the Indian men to a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad's fifth round. Gukesh and Arjun quickly defeated Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces, showcasing their exceptional form.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Nakamura; Carlsen wins title

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa of India finished his campaign with a victory over American Hikaru Nakamura in the final, placing him third overall as world champion Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the Norway Chess tournament held in Stavanger, Norway.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza

NEW DELHI: In the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa suffered a defeat against Fabiano Caruana of the United States in an Armageddon match.

The Times of India

Playing Magnus Carlsen in his home turf not a challenge for me: Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: R Praggnanandhaa, a rising star in Indian chess, is confident as he prepares to face Magnus Carlsen at the upcoming Norway Chess tournament, commencing on May 27.

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Gukesh wins Candidates tournament, becomes youngest challenger in history of World Chess Championship

D. Gukesh qualifies for World chess championship as youngest challenger, while Tan Zhongyi wins women's tournament.

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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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Candidates Chess | Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh faces tough competition in the penultimate round of the Candidates' chess tournament.

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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 Times of India

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: Vidit, Pragg almost out of contention after defeats to Nepo and Nakamura respectively

Defeats in the 11th round proved costly perhaps too costly for both Vidit Gujrathi and R Praggnanandhaa. Vidit and Pragg lost to Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura respectively in the Candidates chess tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday. It was probably a case of nerves failing…

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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