Psychology says simply spending more time on something doesn't guarantee mastery; researchers studying 44,213 chess players found focused training far outperformed repetitionForget the 10,000-hour rule; a new chess study reveals focused, feedback-driven practice is key. Researchers found players who reviewed mis...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 94 powers India A to 377/9 vs Sri Lanka A in Triseries finalSooryavanshi smashed a blistering 94 off 29 balls, including a record 11-ball fifty, to propel India A to a massive 377 for nine against Sr...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Harsh Goenka is impressed by young boy’s speed, precision and timing in catching a floating coconut. Billionaire calls him a ‘mathematical genius’.Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded a young boy as a 'mathematical genius' for his exceptional skill in calculating a floating coconut's traj...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Is Vladimir Kramnik behind Daniel Naroditsky's death? 29-year-old US Grandmaster's sudden passing raises doubts on Russian GM's cheating allegationsThe chess world mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's sudden death at 29. His passing has amplified criticism of Vladimir Kramnik's unsubs...
22 Oct, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
Daniel Naroditsky’s mysterious death sparks outrage online: Why are fans blaming former chess champion Vladimir Kramnik? New details emergeChess prodigy Daniel Naroditsky, 29, has passed away, leaving the community in shock. His death follows public accusations of cheating by V...
22 Oct, 2025, 07.25 AM IST
Fans call out Vladimir Kramnik for Daniel Naroditsky's death - here's what happenedDaniel Naroditsky is gone—just 29. Fans are now calling out former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, linking his 2024 cheating accusations t...
21 Oct, 2025, 05.09 PM IST
Kapil Dev joins SOGF Grandmasters Series as brand ambassador for the North and East Zone FinalsKapil Dev will be the Brand Ambassador for SOGF Grandmasters Series. The North and East Zone Finals will occur in Gurugram. The tournament ...
15 Apr, 2025, 07.20 PM IST
A 960° turn in chess: Magnus Carlsen’s freestyle chess takes on FIDE’s rule-bound worldThe world of chess has gotten caught in a major tug-of-war between the freestyle chess of Magnus Carlsen and the classical chess of FIDE. T...
16 Feb, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
Google Doodle today: Search engine honours two-player strategy game played on 64 black and white squares; Check what it meansThe FIDE World Chess Championship final will happen in Singapore. The games will be played between 25 November and 13 December 2024. Curren...
25 Nov, 2024, 07.57 AM IST
The 6 Best Chess Books Every Player Must ReadAn excellent chess book is a must-have, not just for learning the game but also for developing your game through strategy and theory, regar...
10 Jul, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
Tech Mahindra plans to add four more teams to global chess leagueProtocol Sports Marketing, which is distributing the GCL globally, has secured media rights deals that will help the league reach millions ...
22 Jun, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Hosting the Chess Olympiad is good; but winning it is more importantIn individual tournaments, results depend only on your own performance. Whereas, in a team event, everyone’s performance counts. In the 200...
16 Jul, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
The dark side of chess: Payoffs, points and 12-year-old grandmastersChess grandmasters are not made in a day. Even the brightest talents need years to earn the highest and most coveted title in the game. To ...
15 Jul, 2021, 09.55 AM IST
View: Artificial Intelligence is not enough to catch defaultersA survey of global best practices shows that the most effective way to check errant behaviour is a fear of the law.
26 Aug, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
'Wazir' review: Has sharp performances, but loses gripWazir's lead performances, cinematography, and sound design work well. However, the plot is laden with too many distractions.
07 Jan, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
Bored? Kill time with Ferrari's new board gamesThe Ferrari Chess races up on the luxury track with its carbon fiber clad body. The precious chess and draughts set is made of wood covered...
17 Oct, 2014, 03.06 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand to make ‘rapid’ moves to enjoy chess“I am so used to playing chess on my birthday, it would be a bit strange to blow candles on cakes!”
12 Dec, 2013, 06.16 AM IST