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Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi in Esports World Cup playoffs but Pranesh M bows out
August 13, 2026 23:14 IST
Indian duo joins the likes of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the business end of competition
The feud, fever & the finish: Carlsen outlasts Niemann at EWC in Paris
August 13, 2026 16:34 IST
It was time. Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann. A duel that had shaken the chess world to its core just a few years ago was about to be replayed in front of a crowd suddenly hungry for drama.
Praggnanandhaa defeats Sindarov in second round of Sinquefield Cup
August 12, 2026 16:59 IST
On Tuesday, Praggnanandhaa had played out an easy draw with American counterpart Samuel Sevian in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup.
Magnus Carlsen is the star at Esports World Cup, but Indian challenge strong
August 10, 2026 22:50 IST
American GM Hikaru Nakamura is capable of taking on the former world champion; Indian grandmasters Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, Pranesh M, and Arjun Erigaisi are in the fray.
Young chess star Deekshitha, 14, jumps nearly 29,200 spots in one month
August 10, 2026 20:31 IST
Deekshitha is the highest-ranked Under-20 player in the world; her Elo rating rose from 1985 to 2469.8; she also earned her first IM norm; she is on the verge of breaking into the world's top 800.
Praggnanandhaa set to face Samuel Sevian in Sinquefield Cup 1st round
August 10, 2026 19:29 IST
In the recently concluded St. Louis Rapid and Blitz, Praggnanandhaa won by a 1.5-point margin over Sindarov, and the Indian can certainly hope for an encore given his superior recent form.
What the St Louis triumph means to Praggnanandhaa
August 7, 2026 21:27 IST
Having reinforced his value in the classical format, he illustrates his shot-form proficiency
Praggnanandhaa survives scare as Sindarov wastes winning shot at St Louis chess
August 6, 2026 22:42 IST
Uzbek's mistake from a dominant position allows Indian to keep hold of the outright lead with nine Blitz games left on the final day
Praggnanandhaa on a Rapid run – leads 10-man field at St Louis Rapid & Blitz
August 5, 2026 19:34 IST
Indian ahead of the field by a full point after winning four and drawing four of nine Rapid games, with 18 Blitz matches to go
Geneva to host Gukesh vs Sindarov World Chess Championship match in Nov-Dec 2026
July 28, 2026 18:39 IST
Gukesh, the 18-year-old GM from Chennai, will defend the crown he won in Singapore in December 2024 against China's Ding Liren.
Vishy Anand to run with Timur Turlov as Deputy President in FIDE elections
July 26, 2026 20:52 IST
Anand had recently spoken about wanting to not contest for the elections again to spend more time with family.
Dvorkovich sidelined as FIDE president: ‘Only reason is to stop me running’
July 24, 2026 20:30 IST
Hit by the EU's 21st sanctions package over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the chess federation chief calls the move purely political, as Viswanathan Anand steps in as interim head
The reluctant president: Viswanathan Anand to run FIDE for two months
July 26, 2026 20:20 IST
In his role as the Interim President, Anand is likely to preside over the decision to award hosting rights for the FIDE World Championship at the end of this year where Gukesh will defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov.
Gukesh, Pragg headline as India announce team for 2026 Chess Olympiad
July 24, 2026 09:24 IST
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi headline the Chess Olympiad Open section with Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu the big names in the Women's section.
Gukesh’s struggle not a surprise for Niemann: ‘Never really best in the world’
July 23, 2026 07:00 IST
An hour after the day’s early start-time of 2 pm, while everyone in the swanky Chennai hotel that serves as the tournament venue was focussed on the three games still raging in the playing hall, world champion Gukesh had already checked out of the hotel to go home.
Alireza Firouzja clinches Chennai Grand Masters title ahead of Arjun Erigaisi
July 22, 2026 21:31 IST
French-Iranian GM holds Indian to a draw in final round while world champion D Gukesh finishes at the bottom of eight-player field
Gukesh, Vaishali among 5 Indians who make cut for Total Chess Tour’s pilot event
July 22, 2026 08:00 IST
Among the other 17 players who have qualified via various pathways are Gukesh, Vaishali R, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa R and Viswanathan Anand
‘Fun guy’ Pranesh M becomes latest grandmaster to beat world champion D Gukesh
July 21, 2026 22:30 IST
Familiar time trouble bugbear results in upset as 19-year-old registers biggest win of his career till date
On losing spree, how Chess Olympiad could be the tonic world champ Gukesh needs
July 21, 2026 20:58 IST
He is rooted at the bottom in Chennai Grand Masters, but mentor Srinath Narayanan believes the team atmosphere and 'open tournament' nature of Olympiad can boost 20-year-old's confidence
Chess legend Judit Polgar turns down offer to become Hungary President
July 21, 2026 12:57 IST
After a meeting with Hungary PM Peter Magyar on Monday, Polgar took to social media to announce that she had declined the offer.
Chennai Grand Masters: Gukesh loses to Erigaisi in game that he was winning
July 20, 2026 21:23 IST
World Champion makes a significant blunder that allows Erigaisi to close out the game and take joint lead as Gukesh remains in last position
Chess hero Judit Polgar could shatter another glass ceiling as Hungary president
July 20, 2026 07:00 IST
In a Facebook post, Hungarian PM Peter Magyar said he would offer the role of the country's president to Judit Polgar on Monday. "Personally, I would consider it a tremendous honour if she were to accept this invitation,” he wrote.
Vishy Anand: ‘Feels like we’re all beating Gukesh on the head (with his bad form)’
July 19, 2026 22:30 IST
Former World Champion backs 20-year-old defending world champion to get out of rut and hopes playing the Chess Olympiad would inspire Gukesh before the big showdown vs Javokhir Sindarov
Why did the draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov made D Gukesh feel better
July 19, 2026 21:48 IST
After a loss and two draws, world champ was in a better mood after splitting a point with an opponent who has often got the better of him
India one away from reaching 100 grandmasters as Rathanvel becomes 99th
July 18, 2026 23:41 IST
Rathanvel, who had been coached by Grandmasters Vishnu Prasanna, Narayanan Srinath, Shyam Sundar and Sundarrajan Kidambi, had earlier completed his three GM norms in 2022.
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