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Meet Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, the 15-year-old Turkish chess prodigy who became the youngest player ever to break the 2,700 rating barrier and climbed into the world's top 30

Turkish grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus became the youngest player to surpass a 2,700 live rating. He achieved this significant milestone at just 14 years old in April 2026. His current rating stands at 2716, placing him among the world's top chess players. Erdogmus also holds the distinction of being the…

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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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Tata Steel tournament — a solid platform that takes Indian chess forward

European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans: Tata Steel Chess India has it all. Tata Steel Chess India has it all: European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans. It's India's only elite chess event, with the world's top talents, and has seen…

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Meltwater Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun Erigaisi in final round, finishes 5th

SAN FRANCISCO: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 2.5-0.5 in the seventh and final round to finish fifth in the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Monday.

The Times of India

Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Erigaisi beats Liem Le; Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa

SAN FRANCISCO: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi scored a fine win over speed game specialist Quang Liem Le while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa was outplayed by world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the penultimate round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Sunday.

The Times of India

Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Arjun Erigaisi posts first win; R Praggnanandhaa loses

SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi posted his first win while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa lost in the fourth round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Friday.

The Times of India

Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Praggnanandhaa secures first win; another loss for Erigaisi

SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa posted his first win while compatriot Arjun Erigaisi suffered a third straight defeat in the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals here on Thursday.

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Meltwater Champions Tour: Indian GMs Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose in opening round

SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi suffered defeats in the opening round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals early on Tuesday.

The Times of India

16-year-old Indian GM Gukesh stuns Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid chess

CHENNAI: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the world champion.

The Times of India

Chennai Chess Olympiad: India 'B' draws with Azerbaijan; India 'A', 'C' teams register wins

D Gukesh saw his winning streak come to a halt after he drew his top board game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

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Norway Chess | Anand beats Tari in final round

The 52-year-old Indian chess legend won the Armageddon encounter against Tari after the classical match finished in a 22-move draw

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Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

The 37-year old Azerbaijan player capitalised on an error from the Indian veteran to pick up three full points.

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Norway chess: Viswanathan Anand, Anish Giri share honours in round six; Magnus Carlsen moves into lead

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth-round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament.

The Times of India

Anand outwits Vachier for a winning start

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Oslo Esports Cup: Duda reigns supreme, Pragg finishes fourth

CHENNAI: Polish star Jan-Krzysztof Duda pulled off a stunning late charge to clinch the $210,000 Oslo Esports Cup, the first major of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour season.

The Times of India

Chess: Indian GM Praggnanandhaa falters in final round of Oslo event, finishes fourth

OSLO: India's teenaged Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa missed out on the top prize in the USD 210,000 Oslo Esports Cup online rapid chess tournament as he lost 0.5-2.5 to Dutch player Anish Giri in the seventh and final round to finish fourth.

The Times of India

Oslo Esports Cup: Carlsen and Pragg set up final day shootout

Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa will slug it out for the Oslo Esports Cup title on Thursday after India's boy wonder finally cracked under pressure.

The Times of India

Oslo Esports Cup: Pragg makes it three in-a-row

India's young gun R Praggnanandhaa registered his third straight match-win on Sunday to continue his perfect start to the elite Oslo Esports Cup. The 16-year-old superstar-in-the-making is the only player with 9/9 points and has won the maximum $22,500 so far after he crushed Liem Quang Le with a game…

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Praggnanandha takes lead

Carlsen loses to Liem

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Tata Steel Masters: Vidit Gujrathi beats Nils Grandelius, Praggnanandhaa loses again

WIJK AAN ZEE (Netherlands): Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santhosh Gujrathi bounced back after a loss to beat Nils Grandelius in the eighth round while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa continued to flounder, losing to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

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Tata Steel Masters | Vidit Gujrathi draws with Anish Giri, in joint lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport

Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Richard Rapport posted victories in round five late on January 20 and joined Vidit Gujrathi at the top of the standings in the 13-round tournament

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