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Cleveland in the Super Bowl and Gabby Douglas gold: our bold sports predictions for 2024

On the heels of a sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to come

The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2024

Chess: Michael Adams still leads with two rounds left in London Classic

The eight-time British champion was close to defeat in round six, but stayed half a point ahead of his Indian and Iranian rivals going into the final two rounds

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

The generational chess battle between grandmasters playing out on YouTube

US grandmaster and social media star Hikaru Nakamura was accused by a rival of cheating after a hot winning streak. The outcry exposed a generational rift between top chess players, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Vidit wins Isle of Man crown, seals Candidates berth

Vidit Gujrathi has turned the limelight back on him by winning the Fide Grand Swiss at Isle of Man on Sunday. It gave the 29-year old from Nashik a qualifying spot for the World Championship chess candidates tournament. "Amazing, unbelievable," said Vidit to Chessbase India.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali’s remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss

India's Vidit Gujrathi and R. Vaishali make history at Grand Swiss, winning both titles and qualifying for the Candidates tournament. Gujrathi was seeded 15th, Vaishali 12th, yet they both emerged victorious, earning their places in the World Chess Championship match.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Chess: Caruana and Nakamura join leaders as Grand Swiss nears finale

The US world Nos 2 and 3 timed their finishing spurts well, but are paired together in Saturday’s penultimate round

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Chess: Nakamura and Firouzja at risk as Fide Grand Swiss opens on Isle of Man

The world Nos 3 and 4 are battling for two Candidates places in the $460,000, 114-player event, but both started slowly while rivals who prepared with non-stop blitz began with wins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Chess: Doubt cast over Ding Liren’s planned return to action at Asian Games

The 30-year-old, who has only competed once since he won the world crown in April, had been scheduled to lead the Chinese team

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Chess: Kasparov subsides at St Louis while Sam Sevian scores career best

The former world champion, 60, led the Champions Showdown 9LX unbeaten with 3/4, then collapsed to 3/9, while the 22-year-old finished ahead of the US elite

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

I played impulsively in some positions against Carlsen, says Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa's chess prowess earned him a spot in the 2024 Candidates Tournament and a hero's welcome in Chennai. He met PM Modi and joined a preparatory camp in Kolkata. Praggnanandhaa reflected on his recent exploits, saying he didn't expect the recognition he received. He also discussed his match with…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023