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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 · Oct 1, 2024

Chess: a game rooted in military strategy that has become a tool of international diplomacy

Hushed silence descends as two opponents engage in a battle of wits, memory and strategy. The atmosphere becomes more tense with each shuffle of a pawn or sweeping arc of the queen. The drama is palpable, but there can be only one winner. This year – at the 45th Chess…

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2024

Chess: India win double gold as new generation dominates at Olympiad

India won the Open and Women’s Olympiads in Budapest, while for the first time in history no European team reached the podium in either event

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

Nagpur's backroom hero GM Sankalp helps shape India's Chess Olympiad golden glory

NAGPUR: The city's second grandmaster Sankalp Gupta is brimming with joy after India's crowning glory at the Chess Olympiad which concluded in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday. As the city celebrates 18-year-old golden girl Divya Deshmukh, few among Nagpur's chess aficionados are aware of 21-year-old Sankalp's pivotal behind-the-scenes contribution to India's…

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2024

Arjun Erigaisi pips Fabiano Caruana to become No. 3 in world

Warangal's wonder boy, Arjun Erigaisi, is nothing but an unstoppable machine while moving his pawns and pieces on the 64 squares. He just can't stop winning. In the final round, he gave India the lead with a quick 49-move win over Slovenia's Jan Subel for his ninth victory in the…

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

You need to give it all for your country: Divya Deshmukh

Divya Deshmukh made a huge impact at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Just three months after being crowned the world junior chess champion, the 18-year-old Nagpur girl played a pivotal role and wrote India's success story at the Olympiad.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

Watch: Team India celebrates historic Chess Olympiad double gold in style, fans draw parallels with Rohit Sharma's 'walk' at T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India has made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, with both its men's and women's teams winning their first-ever gold medals.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

Michael van Gerwen wins gripping Budapest final against countryman Gian van Veen

Van Gerwen emerged with an 8-7 victory at MVM Dome.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

India script history with maiden Chess Olympiad title

NEW ELHI: India made history on Sunday by securing its first-ever gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad with key victories coming from D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa in the final round against Slovenia in Budapest.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

India script history with maiden men and women Chess Olympiad titles

NEW DELHI: India made history on Sunday as both its men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024