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...
I don't feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen: Indian Grandmaster R PraggnanandhaaIndian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa achieved another significant victory against World No. 1, Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess. This marks h...
‘Impraggnable’: Anand Mahindra praises Praggnanandhaa after stunning second win over Magnus CarlsenYoung Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen for the second time in classical chess at Norway Che...
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
In 1831, a man digging into a Scottish sandbank found carved ivory figures that rewrote medieval historyIn 1831, a man on the Isle of Lewis unearthed the remarkable Lewis Chessmen, carved from walrus ivory. These pieces reveal a sophisticated ...
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human playersSony's AI robot, Ace, has achieved a significant milestone by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human ping-pong players. ...
'Are we Mossad agents in Iran?' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura slams FIDE's tough anti-cheating protocols at CandidatesAmerican Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has strongly criticized the International Chess Federation's anti-cheating measures at the ongoing Can...
Did Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa swap pawns for Jenga? Viral video shows him chilling at homeIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is seen playing Jenga. A video shows him enjoying the game at home. He says Jenga helps him relax from ...
T9L QUBE-incubated RookTook partners with STAIRS Foundation to launch the Indian Chess LeagueRookTook, a T9L QUBE incubated startup, is partnering with STAIRS Foundation to launch the Indian Chess League (ICL), aiming to rebuild Ind...
Arjun Erigaisi creates history as first Indian to reach semifinals of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam TourArjun Erigaisi, the Indian Grandmaster, has made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the semifinals of the Freestyle Chess Grand ...
Shatranj Ke Khiladi: India's chess stars shine, backed by an NCA-style academyIn 2019, Viswanathan Anand partnered with WestBridge Capital to establish the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA). Inspired by successful...
PM Modi lauds Arjun Erigaisi's historic achievement as Indian Grandmaster breaks 2800 rating markPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for surpassing the 2800 Elo rating in live chess, making him the youngest Indian ...
Bodhana Sivanandan, Indian-origin schoolgirl chess prodigy, to be youngest in England teamNine-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl Bodhana Sivanandan will make chess history as the youngest person chosen to represent England intern...
You're on a roll: Gautam Adani lauds Praggnanandhaa for beating top-two ranked players at Norway ChessAdani Group chairman Gautam Adani praised Indian teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa for defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen and wo...
Norway Chess: R Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chessIndian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa has continued his dominance in the Norway Chess competition, defeating world number two play...
Chess tournament: World championship minus the championThe upcoming World Chess Championship in Kazakhstan will proceed without Magnus Carlsen, who decided to voluntarily relinquish his title af...
Play Magnus Group, Mobile Premier League forge partnership for MPL Indian Chess Tour“India is a fast-growing market for chess and the MPL Indian Chess Tour is a fantastic opportunity for young Indian players to shine on bot...