Mayank Chaudhary is a Senior Sub Editor at The Indian Express, based in Noida. He is a specialized sports journalist with a primary focus on Chess, where he has established himself as a key voice in covering both Indian and international developments in the sport. Professional Profile Role: Senior Sub Editor Organization: The Indian Express Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh Specialization: Sports (primarily chess) Key Areas of Coverage Mayank Chaudhary provides extensive reporting and analysis on the global chess circuit. His recent work prominently features: FIDE World Cup & Candidates: He has been a lead reporter for the FIDE World Cup (including the 2025 edition in Goa), covering match results, tie-breaks, and the qualification paths for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Indian Chess Prodigies: He closely tracks the careers of India’s top Grandmasters, including R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Pentala Harikrishna. International Stars: His reporting includes interviews and profiles of international players like Andrey Esipenko (Russia), Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan), and Wei Yi (China). Industry & Culture of Chess: Beyond match results, he writes about the chess "ecosystem," such as the rise of chess commentators (e.g., Sagar Shah and Tania Sachdev), the impact of cheating allegations (notably those by Vladimir Kramnik), and the unique fan culture surrounding the game. Notable Recent Articles "Meet India's chess tragics: A corporate honcho, a chocolatier, a film-maker, a content-creator & a superfan in cycle" – A feature on the diverse community of chess enthusiasts. "FIDE World Cup: How China’s unique ecosystem has made it a chess superpower" – An analytical piece on the national training systems in China. "Javokhir Sindarov’s memorable FIDE World Cup triumph" – A deep dive into the success of the Uzbek grandmaster. Coverage of Viswanathan Anand’s participation in international masters tournaments and his continued influence on the game. You can follow his latest work and full archive of stories on his official author profile: Mayank Chaudhary - The Indian Express.