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'Exceptional, isn't it?': PM Modi congratulates Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Chess GrandmasterPM Modi congratulated Anuj Shrivatri for achieving the title of India's 100th chess Grandmaster. This achievement highlights the growing ta...
From a Mumbai pavement to India’s esports league table : Santanu Basu's journeyIn 2007, Santanu Basu embarked on his esports journey, conquering the World Cyber Games. Over the years, he has proudly represented India i...
Indian-origin English player Bodhana Sivanandan becomes youngest female International Master, breaks 38-year-old recordBodhana Sivanandan has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the youngest female International Master at 11 years. She surpassed Jud...
Meet Ashwath Kaushik, the 8-year-old chess prodigy who defeated a grandmaster in classical play in 2024Ashwath Kaushik made history by defeating grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland. This victory established...
Meet Bodhana Sivanandan, the British chess prodigy who defeated a grandmaster and earned the Woman International Master titleHarrow, North West London. Introducing 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan, a British-Indian chess prodigy who is making waves with her great sh...
A Resurgent Champion: As world title defence approaches, Gukesh seems to have rediscovered his winning touchAfter a turbulent period, D Gukesh's performance at the Chess Olympiad allowed him to regain confidence. He competed on Board 4, scoring 8....
Meet Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, the 3-year-old Indian chess prodigy who became the youngest player in history to earn an official FIDE rating at just 3 years, 7 months and 20 daysSarwagya Singh Kushwaha achieved a FIDE rating at three years old. He earned a rapid rating of 1,572 after playing rated games. This young ...
Chess Olympiad: Indian men face first stern test against HollandIndia’s second-seeded men will face sixth-seeded Netherlands in the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad after beating Spain. D Gukesh and Nih...
Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratingsIndia’s defending champion men’s team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but withou...
Praggnanandhaa’s life lesson from chess: 'Mistakes come in pairs'; why the 21-year-old grandmaster says your next move matters more than your last mistakeLife lesson from Praggnanandhaa: Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa discusses the importance of learning from mistakes and making sound ...
The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in SamarkandIndia seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with imm...
GCL: Carlsen, Gujrathi help Pipers beat American GambitsMagnus Carlsen ended Javokhir Sindarov's winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi won a long endgame. Alpine APL Pipers defeated FYERS American G...
Praggnanandhaa praises ISSO National Chess Championship, says chess Is "truly growing" among childrenGrandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa attended the ISSO National Chess Championship in Ahmedabad. He observed over 425 young players, indic...
GCL: Ganges Grandmasters edge table toppers FYERS American Gambits 9-7 to jump to second spotGanges Grandmasters stopped FYER American Gambits' winning streak in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registe...
Javokhir Sindarov focuses on preparation over predictions ahead of Gukesh title clashJavokhir Sindarov prepares for the strongest version of Gukesh Dommaraju for their championship match. He is not reading into recent result...
It’s time to Pragg: The 21-year-old became the first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour titleR Praggnanandhaa secured the Grand Chess Tour title by defeating Fabiano Caruana. He demonstrated strong performance in rapid and blitz che...
From Anand to Erdogmus: Five generations of chess talent to come together at GCL Season 4Bengaluru will host the Global Chess League Season 4 from September 5 to 13. The event brings together chess legends, current stars, and yo...
Praggnanandhaa scripts history, seals maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals crownIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis an...
Grand Chess Tour Finals: Praggnanandhaa draws second classical game, still in deficit against CaruanaIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa trails Fabiano Caruana in the Grand Chess Tour Finals. Caruana secured a significant lead after winning...
19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M clinches Kanizsa Open 2026 title in HungaryIndian Grandmaster Pranesh M secured victory at the Kanizsa Open 2026. He defeated Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round to clinch the title....