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Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE World Cup quarterfinals

Viswanathan Anand hailed the remarkable feat of four Indian chess players entering the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2023

The Hindu

FIDE World Cup | Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals

Vidit Gujrathi stuns Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in tie-breaker to reach World Cup QF; joins fellow Indians Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa & Erigaisi. Gujrathi praises their high level of play, with Pragg defeating Hikaru, Arjun being clinical & Gukesh winning with Black vs Wang Hao. Gukesh to face Carlsen, Pragg vs Erigaisi in QF.

The Hindu

FIDE World Cup | Gukesh to face Carlsen in quarterfinals; Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi set up all-Indian clash

Gukesh defeated China’s Wang Hao 1.5-0.5 to set up a much-awaited quarterfinal clash against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen

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D Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen in FIDE World Cup quarters; Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi set up all-Indian clash

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of talent, three Indian chess prodigies — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi — advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Sunday.

The Times of India

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India's challenge in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India will send a formidable 10-member chess contingent to the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou in a bid to showcase their chess prowess on the international stage. Led by double Asian Games gold medallist Koneru Humpy and bronze medallist Dronavalli Harika, the Indian team is determined to make…

The Times of India

It's the beginning of a revolution in India: Magnus Carlsen

NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen, the five-time chess world champion, said he is pleasantly surprised with the immense enthusiasm for the game in India. Carlsen believes that this surge of interest marks the commencement of a revolutionary era, an achievement primarily attributed to the legendary Viswanathan Anand.

The Times of India

Chess: Carlsen and Nakamura outwit young guns in offbeat Airthings Masters

In the opening event of the online Tour, the world champion and the US speed specialist showed their skills, while Alireza Firouzja lost five games in a row, and the event’s format sparked criticism

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Chess: Carlsen takes on young guns at Wijk as world champion eyes record

A ninth success at the ‘chess Wimbledon’ could kickstart a new attempt by the No 1 to reach a landmark 2900 rating

The Guardian - UK

World Rapid Chess: Savitha Shri storms into joint lead in women's event

ALMATY: Teenaged Indian player B Savitha Shri came up with a fine performance to jump into the joint lead with Zhongyi Tan (China) and Aleksandra Goryachkina with 6.5 points after the eighth round in the women's event of the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

I need to build a team around me: Arjun Erigaisi

HYDERABAD: Telangana chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi’s career got a shot in the arm on Wednesday as the Grand Master signed a lucrative Rs 12.4 crore long term sponsorship deal.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand focuses on producing the next champion

KOLKATA: An idea floated quite casually has led to the foundation of an academy that is showing promise of making India the world’s next chess superpower. Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of WestBridge Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm based out of Bengaluru, asked Viswanathan Anand whether they can do something together…

The Times of India

US GM So foresees Arjun, Gukesh in World top 10 soon

KOLKATA: Like most others, American Grandmaster Wesley So too is impressed with the young crop of Indian chess players and believes they can make it big very soon.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

The Times of India

Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose again

SAN FRANCISCO: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Dutch GM Anish Giri 2.5-3.5 in the second round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

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.

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Aimchess Rapid: Indian challenge ends in quarterfinals

CHENNAI: India's challenge ended at the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament with the trio of D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi bowing out in the quarterfinals.

The Times of India

Aimchess Rapid tourney: Three Indians in knockouts

CHENNAI: Three Indian players -- D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi -- have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Aimchess Rapid online tournament.

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.

ABC News

Teenage chess prodigy Gukesh D beats world champion Magnus Carlsen

Indian teenager Gukesh D makes chess history by becoming the youngest player to beat Magnus Carlsen during his reign as world champion.

The Independent UK

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen vows to ‘say more very soon’ on cheating scandal

‘I generally want… cheating in chess to be dealt with seriously’

The Times of India

Julius Baer Cup: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi goes down to Magnus Carlsen in final

NEW YORK: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2.

The Times of India

Julius Baer Cup: Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi

NEW YORK: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in the opening match of the final against teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi in the Julius Baer Generation Cup rapid online chess tournament.

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