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
FIDE Candidates: R Vaishali takes sole lead at Women's event; Javokhir Sindarov tightens grip after win over PraggnanandhaaR. Vaishali is now the sole leader in the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament. She secured this position with a draw. In the Men's Candidate...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
'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...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Koneru Humpy refuses to play in Cyprus tournament, says you cannot compete surrounded by warshipsKoneru Humpy has withdrawn from the Cyprus Candidates tournament due to safety concerns amid the Gulf conflict. Citing the island’s proximi...
23 Mar, 2026, 08.40 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
‘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
FIDE Women's World Cup: Divya Deshmukh storms into finalsDivya Deshmukh has reached the final of the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup. She defeated Zhongyi Tan in the semi-final. Divya also secured a ...
24 Jul, 2025, 12.42 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
Olympiad gold could be a turning point for women's chess in IndiaIt could indeed be the inflection point in the history of women’s chess in India. The 1983 moment, if you will. For a team to go to the Oly...
29 Sep, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Chess player Divya criticises sexism in the gameChess player, Divya Deshmukh, has criticised sexism among chess fans and called for equal respect for women. The 18-year-old, who won bronz...
31 Jan, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
Teen chess star Divya Deshmukh calls out sexism in Chess: "It's about my game, not my looks"Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh calls out sexist behavior of spectators at Tata Steel Masters tournament in Netherlands. Deshmukh, the A...
30 Jan, 2024, 02.16 PM IST
Chess official calls for more research as decision to block transgender women from events draws fireThe foundation of chess, which she called an "intellectual sport," is equal: "I mean, there is no difference between men and women at the i...
19 Aug, 2023, 10.20 PM IST