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FIDE World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi reiterates the class he showed at Chess Olympiad with blistering win to start third round
November 07, 2025 23:30 IST
Facing Uzbek Grandmaster Shamsiddin Vokhidov (rated 2640), Arjun came out with an exceptional opening preparation that virtually guaranteed a favourable result right from the start
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa survives massive scare, Vidit Gujrathi knocks out Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro
November 06, 2025 23:49 IST
It took three days, two classical games, four rapid games, two blitz games, and a herculean effort for Praggnanandhaa to dodge a bullet in the form of Uzbek-Australian Grandmaster Temur Kuybokarov.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
GM Harikrishna hits out at Ian Nepomniachtchi’s criticism of Chess World Cup in Goa
November 06, 2025 22:37 IST
Nepomniachtchi said India is 'one of those places that you won’t regret leaving,' and criticised FIDE and the playing conditions in Goa, prompting a response from former Indian No. 1 Pentala Harikrishna.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
Police confirm no foul play in Daniel Naroditsky’s death as FIDE announces probe into Vladimir Kramnik comments
October 23, 2025 23:38 IST
Kramnik denied Indian GM Nihal Sarin’s insinuations that the Russian’s repeated accusations against the American player of cheating while playing online had played a part in his death.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
How widespread is cheating in modern chess?Subscriber Only
October 23, 2025 17:29 IST
After the untimely death of American GM Daniel Naroditsky, the chess world once again reckons with the question: how common is cheating in chess?
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Nihal Sarin on Daniel Naroditsky’s death: ‘He (Vladimir Kramnik) has kind of literally taken a life’
October 21, 2025 18:46 IST
As American chess star and New York Times columnist's death sparks intrigue, Indian GM blames Russian GM who had made allegation of cheating.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
How Vaishali conquered chess’s unforgiving Swiss format to defend FIDE Grand Swiss title and qualify for CandidatesSubscriber Only
September 15, 2025 23:56 IST
Chennai youngster successfully defends title, but there was heartbreak for Indian men players in Samarkand.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Firouzja hands Nihal first loss in gruelling 7-hour battle at Grand Swiss to take top spot; Erigaisi joint-secondSubscriber Only
September 14, 2025 09:16 IST
R Vaishali in joint-second position with three other players, just 0.5 points behind leader Kateryna Lagno; Divya blunders a bishop in Open category against Hungarian GM Sanan Sjugirov after holding ground.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
From football-crazy Manipur, home to women Olympic medallists, emerges country’s esports starSubscriber Only
September 05, 2025 08:28 IST
Despite the screen freeze and timed-out game sessions, Chanu has managed to put the football-crazy Manipur — already famous for its women Olympic medallists in weightlifting and boxing — on the esports map.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
How Praggnanandhaa overturned a lean year to leap this yearSubscriber Only
August 29, 2025 00:52 IST
Yet to finish outside top-two in 2025, Praggnanandhaa finished second in the Sinquefield Cup and sealed a berth in the Grand Chess Tour finale.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Sinquefield Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa stays in the hunt after another round of closely fought drawsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 00:19 IST
Indian star R. Praggnanandhaa, a joint-leader ahead of the penultimate round, played a safe draw against the USA's Wesley So.
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Sinquefield Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza Firouzja to get into joint lead; Gukesh slips to 9th after losing to Wesley SoSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 23:17 IST
World Champion D Gukesh loses to Wesley So and is almost out of contention for Grand Chess Tour Finals.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
How procedural delay caused FIDE to announce Goa as World Cup host just 2 months ahead of eventSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 20:14 IST
The tournament will run from October 30 to November 27, and have players feature in two-game knockout format over eight rounds.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Draws galore leave Sinquefield Cup on knife’s edge as R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh remain in hunt for title & Grand Tour Finals spotSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 18:47 IST
Fabiano Caruana leads on four points after six rounds, half a point ahead of Praggnanandhaa and Levon Aronian; world champion Gukesh remains one behind the leader
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Sinquefield Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa confronts stubborn American Sevian to eke out a draw; Gukesh joint third in a strong fieldSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 23:19 IST
Caruana in sole lead after defeating Abdusattorov, while Frenchman Vachier-Lagrave up next for Pragg.
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Sinquefield Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh play out draws in third roundSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 00:04 IST
Praggnanandhaa held Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov to a comfortable draw while reigning World Champion D Gukesh also had a tame draw against local player Sam Sevian.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Sinquefield Cup 2025: Gukesh bounces back with win over Nodirbek Abdusattorov, avenges 2022 heartbreakSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 23:51 IST
The win comes after Gukesh's defeat to R Praggnanandhaa and with that, he avenges the costly defeat he suffered to the Uzbek at the 2022 Chennai Olympiad
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Peter Leko interview: ‘Vincent Keymer thinks if Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa can succeed, why can’t I?’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2025 07:00 IST
Chennai Masters winner Vincent Keymer has the talent but he just needs to keep improving, says his trainer Peter Leko.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Praggnanandhaa jumps to World No. 3 in live rankings after beating World Champion Gukesh in first round of Sinquefield CupSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 11:15 IST
Praggnanandhaa’s decision to maintain a complex position forcing Gukesh to burn extra seconds, worked like a charm, as the latter resigned after the 36th move
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
The making of Vincent: How Peter Leko’s bond helped Keymer’s rise to the chess eliteSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 20:56 IST
Unlike India's Arjun Erigaisi, who thrives in chaotic positions, Vincent, ‘a natural strategist’ seeks harmony, says Peter Leko.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
In speed chess, Divya Deshmukh shows promise after pushing World No.1 Hou Yifan to the limitSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 23:32 IST
With scores level at 9.5-9.5, Hou Yifan won the final tiebreak to advance to the semifinals; Divya had beaten China's Lei Tingjie in the Round of 16.
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Divya Deshmukh’s World Cup triumph could be the catalyst to spur Indian women’s chess to challenge Chinese dominationSubscriber Only
August 03, 2025 23:40 IST
While the 38-year-old Humpy is enjoying a second wind in her career, Divya’s World Cup triumph at 19 stresses India’s growing depth in the modern era of chess. But is it enough?
Mon, Aug 04, 2025
Why Koneru Humpy’s 2nd place finish at FIDE Women’s World Cup deserves as much praise as winning titleSubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 21:27 IST
Viswanathan Anand credits the 38-year-old's open mind and flexibility, while her second, Kushager Krishnater details about the intense 'physically draining' work they did behind the scenes
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
Divya Deshmukh combines meticulous strategy and unshakeable confidence to win Women’s World CupSubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 23:39 IST
Teenager shows great fighting spirit to hold veteran Koneru Humpy to two draws before prevailing in rapid format
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
At 19, Divya Deshmukh becomes Women’s World Cup champion and India’s 4th woman to be GM by defeating Koneru HumpySubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 15:53 IST
After beating veteran Koneru Humpy in the final, Divya Deshmukh says, "“I think it was fate, me getting the grandmaster title this way."
Tue, Jul 29, 2025Journalism of Courage
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