Praggnanandhaa opens up on Candidates heartbreak, vows to enjoy chess againIndian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his Candidates Tournament disappointment. He gave his all but missed out on the title. No...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any clear weakness in his game: Javokhir SindarovJavokhir Sindarov is preparing for his World Championship clash against D Gukesh. Sindarov sees no clear weaknesses in Gukesh's game. He ac...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with winsIndia's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya storms into leadIndian chess prodigy D Gukesh reignites his Norway Chess campaign with a win over R Praggnanandhaa. Magnus Carlsen's struggles continue as ...
31 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2030 preparations: Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFsThe Sports Ministry will deploy IT Consultants to National Sports Federations. This initiative aims to enhance digital systems for better c...
28 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen in classical thriller at Norway Chess Round 3R. Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant victory against Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess tournament. The classical game was dramatic, wi...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE TournamentIndian chess star Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament. She cited personal safety and well-being as the r...
22 Mar, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Meet Bodhana Sivanandan, child prodigy checkmates 60-year old legend — at 10, she’s chess' youngest female star10-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history as the youngest female to defeat a grandmaster in a classical match, achievin...
14 Aug, 2025, 10.44 PM IST
India’s 19-year-old chess star Divya Deshmukh becomes Grandmaster. Anand Mahindra reminds us of the unsung woman behind herDivya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old, secures victory at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup. She defeats Koneru Humpy in a tiebreaker. This win earns...
29 Jul, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
‘Chinese semi-finalists vanquished’: Anand Mahindra can’t keep calm as its India vs India in Chess World Cup final. Who are they?India secures a historic win at the 2025 FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. The final match features an all-Indian showdown. Koneru Humpy, a che...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.01 PM IST
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu congratulates Koneru Humpy for reaching FIDE women's chess world cup finalAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended his congratulations to grandmaster Koneru Humpy for her remarkable achievement i...
25 Jul, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
FIDE Women's World Cup: Koneru Humpy marches into semifinals after draw with SongKoneru Humpy advanced to the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup semifinals by drawing against Yuxin Song, securing her chance for a spot in the W...
21 Jul, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
India creates history at FIDE Women's World Cup, four players in quaterfinalsIn a historic moment, four Indian women reached the FIDE Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, Harika Dronavalli, ...
19 Jul, 2025, 10.12 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
World champion Viswanathan Anand back in open tournament after 23 yearsHaving last played an open tournament in 1993 at the Biel Interzonal, Anand's comeback to this highly unpredictable format was announced la...
26 Jan, 2016, 12.19 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand losses in World Championship but good year for Indian chessFive-time winner Viswanathan Anand lost his bid in the Sochi World Championship but Indian men's team clinched a historic bronze at 41st Ol...
26 Dec, 2014, 01.03 PM IST
Charisma is important for chess players: Susan Polgar, former women’s world championFormer women’s world chess champion Susan Polgar is active these days in the chess circuit not as a player, but as a teacher, administrator...
23 Nov, 2013, 07.52 AM IST