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Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, the new poster boy of Indian chess

16-year-old's ability to stay calm under pressure helped him to 8 consecutive wins in Olympiad

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Time to do more for chess in India, says new FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand

MAMALLAPURAM: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been elected deputy president of FIDE, on Monday said it is time to do more for the sport in the country.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

Stalin congratulates Viswanathan Anand on his appointment as FIDE deputy president

‘It is a proud moment for Tamil Nadu’

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

The rise and rise of chess players

Young stars can now afford to dream of making it big in chess, which was not the case earlier

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2022

India’s love affair with chess

There are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies the country has churned out

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2022

Stalin visits Chess Olympiad venue in Mamallapuram

He meets youngest contestant in the tournament

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022

Police station in Thiruvananthapuram turns a chess academy

50 students undergo coaching in the game at Fort child-friendly station

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022

The consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The reigning World champion has decided not to defend his crown. How will this affect competitive chess?

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

India’s first Grand Master Viswanathan Anand on chess and its champions

Despite closing the professional chapter in his life, Anand is still involved in the Indian chess scene. He has opinions on the latest additions to Indian chess and follows the trajectories of players Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Time to play the right moves

India, with six teams, will be one of the favourites in the 44th Olympiad

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022