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Savitha Shri's father left his job in Singapore to support her chess journey, pawned family jewellery; now she replaces Grandmaster Harika in India's 2026 Chess Olympiad women's teamNineteen-year-old Savitha Shri joins India's Chess Olympiad team for the upcoming event. Her journey began by observing her elder brother p...05 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST- Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third placeBlind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from...02 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- India emerging as multi-game esports market: JioBLAST CEO Charlie CowdreyIndia's esports market is expanding into a multi-game sector with growing publisher investments. Regulatory clarity is encouraging more gam...16 Jul, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Meet teenager Aswath S from Tami Nadu, India's 98th grandmaster, who started playing at the age of 3Aswath S from Tamil Nadu achieved Grandmaster status, becoming India's 98th. He secured his third norm at the Pune International GM Round R...09 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra says Erling Haaland plays like Magnus Carlsen as Norway knock out BrazilErling Haaland scored two late goals to lead Norway past Brazil in the World Cup. His decisive strikes secured a historic quarter-final app...07 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- Grand Chess tour: Praggnanandhaa ends tied third in Croatia as Alireza wins titleIndian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured a commendable tied third place at the Grand Chess Tour's Croatian leg. Despite an early setba...06 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Grand Chess Tour: Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa ends rapid section as joint leaderIndian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa staged a comeback on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour's rapid section in Croatia. He secured thr...04 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Meet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Born 50 years after Kasparov, the 13-year-old maths prodigy becomes India's only medallist in World Youth ChessMeet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Thirteen-year-old Woman FIDE Master Pratitee Bordoloi won silver at the FIDE World Youth Chess Champion...03 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Indian challenge at Zagreb Rapid and BlitzIndian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a prestigious Grand Chess...30 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Divya Deshmukh to debut, Magnus Carlsen set for return in Global Chess League Season 4Magnus Carlsen returns to the Global Chess League for its fourth edition, while Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The player draft is set for...27 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- India is the strongest chess playing nation: Vijayalakshmi hails country's rapid riseChennai's Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first IM and WGM, asserts the nation's chess dominance is unmatched and will only grow. She hig...21 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Bengaluru to host fourth season of Global Chess LeagueThe Global Chess League is set for its fourth season in Bengaluru starting September 3. This edition will feature top global players in a t...12 Jun, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Gukesh can take inspiration from Praggnanandhaa's perseverance and script turnaround: Viswanathan AnandLegendary Viswanathan Anand lauded R Praggnanandhaa's competitive chess style. He suggested world champion D Gukesh learn from Praggnanandh...09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Norway Chess: "Indeed an incredible milestone," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi; hails Praggnanandhaa's historic triumphR Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The young Grandmaster secured the...06 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- I think this is the biggest win of my career: R Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumphIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved his career's biggest win at Norway Chess. He defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice. T...06 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- Seconds before becoming Norway Chess champion: Watch what Praggnanandhaa did just before creating history in Magnus Carlsen's denR Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a dramatic final round. Despite a slow start, the ...06 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- 'Beard the lion in his den': Anand Mahindra left 'jaw dropped' by R Praggnanandhaa's win in Norway ChessAnand Mahindra praises Praggnanandhaa's win: R Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, defeat...06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
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