Meet Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, the 15-year-old Turkish chess prodigy who became the youngest player ever to break the 2,700 rating barrier and climbed into the world's top 30Turkish grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus became the youngest player to surpass a 2,700 live rating. He achieved this significant milestone a...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
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...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Sindarov is favourite but Gukesh has potential to defend his title: CarlsenMagnus Carlsen views Javokhir Sindarov as the favorite in the upcoming World Championship match. He advises D Gukesh to approach the title ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Global Chess League 2026 Begins Today: Check full schedule, September 5 match timings, teams and key playersThe Global Chess League 2026 kicks off today in vibrant Bengaluru, India, with six fierce teams vying for the championship glory. This exhi...
05 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
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...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Vandan Sawai: This 15-year-old from Delhi beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen before bed, but isn't sure about a career in chessFifteen-year-old Vandan Alankar Sawai from Delhi stunned the chess world by defeating the legendary Magnus Carlsen in an online tournament ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM 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
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
Is Magnus Carlsen unbeatable?Magnus Carlsen is Norway's sporting icon. His presence defines Norway Chess. Carlsen's return to the tournament brings excitement. He is a ...
25 May, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?Magnus Carlsen is currently engaged in a unique online chess match against 140,000 players worldwide, a game that may surprisingly end in a...
17 May, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
Magnus Carlsen Walks Out of World Rapid and Blitz Championships Over Jeans DisputeMagnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess player and a five-time World Rapid and seven-time World Blitz champion, has made headlines by walking...
28 Dec, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
'Matter of principle': Chess great Magnus Carlsen defiant after FIDE dressing down over attireMagnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after FIDE barred him for wearing jeans, citing dress code regul...
28 Dec, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
Magnus Carlsen star attraction at next month's Tata Steel Chess IndiaWorld No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will headline the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India, taking place from November 13 to 17. This marks Carls...
21 Oct, 2024, 03.56 PM IST
M&M's Anand Mahindra shares Praggnanandhaa's checkmate swagger walk as he topples world No. 2 Fabiano CaruanaAfter defeating the world's number two chess player, R Praggnanandhaa was captured on video walking with confidence, taking pictures with f...
02 Jun, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Magnus madness squared all around!It has been an absolutely deserving finish to an absorbing World Cup 2023 final. The winner is not just Magnus Carlsen but also the mindspo...
24 Aug, 2023, 11.16 PM IST
Magnus Carlsen accuses rival Hans Niemann of 'cheating more' than he admitted, vows to never play chess with cheatersLast week, Carlsen's abrupt withdrawal from a match against Niemann during an online tournament reignited the furore.
27 Sep, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
PM hails Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's feat of beating Magnus CarlsenPraggnanandhaa defeated Russia's Vladislav Artemiev in the 15th and final round of the preliminary phase of the Airthings Masters, an onlin...
23 Feb, 2022, 04.39 PM IST