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Opening with instinct: The wild logic of playing 1.b4, also called the Orangutan OpeningSubscriber Only
June 16, 2025 16:29 IST
From zoo-side inspiration to grandmaster execution, the Orangutan Opening walks a curious line. Part myth, part method, it’s a tribute to chess’s rich imagination. And a reminder that every move has a story — even 1.b4.
India’s chess prodigies chase norms, rating points and dreams, one budget trip to Europe at a timeSubscriber Only
June 17, 2025 05:18 IST
Here's why so many young Indian chess players -- even those rated around 1600 but are serious about the sport -- are flocking to Europe multiple times in a year
With Arjun Erigaisi as their star player and a strong Indian presence, Team MGD1 wins FIDE World Rapid Team Championship 2025Subscriber Only
June 14, 2025 23:29 IST
Anand hailed the format of the event. "What is commendable is that so many teams composed of fans and club players chose to participate, giving it a slight festival feel," the five-time World Champion and India's greatest ever chess player told The Indian Express from London.
Why Delhi International Open chess champion Abhijeet Gupta opts for title wins over ELO pointsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 21:37 IST
He sums up his philosophy: ’Winning that one tournament means more to me than finishing second in five’.
Delhi Open Chess: GM Gupta beats Nikitenko to head into final round with half-point leadSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 23:26 IST
Entering the ninth round as joint leaders with seven points each, Gupta reclaimed the outright lead by overcoming the Belarusian Grandmaster with white pieces
FIDE World Cup 2025 could be moved from New Delhi to GoaSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 19:43 IST
While the exact reasons for the venue change remain unclear, sources close to the chess governing body suggest internal conflicts may be responsible.
Delhi Open Chess: Mihail Nikitenko joins Abhijeet Gupta at top after Round 8Subscriber Only
June 13, 2025 23:20 IST
Delhi Open Chess: With just two rounds remaining, both Gupta and Nikitenko have 7 points each and will face each other in Friday's penultimate round of the Category A section.
Delhi Open Chess: Abhijeet Gupta outplays Gharibyan in time crunch to claim sole leadSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 00:09 IST
India’s Abhijeet Gupta surged to the sole lead at the 21st Delhi International Chess Open after defeating Armenia’s Mamikon Gharibyan in the seventh round.
Rani from Bangladesh: At 81, the oldest active Woman IM and chess-book author who retains passion for the gameSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 08:09 IST
For women, the game was practically non-existent in Bangladesh post the '71 war, Rani Hamid recalls. But encouraged by her husband, a lieutenant colonel she started playing competitively.
Want to be a good chess player? Take a leaf out of Magnus Carlsen’s bookSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 08:14 IST
With the business of learning and training for chess now being largely computer-driven, with engines acting as guides for young players and super elite grandmasters alike, the photo is a reminder of what made a player like Carlsen great
Meet Raset Ziatdinov, the Grandmaster who lost 500 Elo points — But found a second home in IndiaSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 11:38 IST
Raset Ziatdinov moves around India training budding chess players
32,000 chess pieces, 1,000 boards and one all-nighter: Behind the scenes of India’s biggest chess event — Delhi International OpenSubscriber Only
June 10, 2025 19:58 IST
DCA was granted access to the playing hall - at 1:30 AM on Saturday - volunteers worked through the night to ensure an on-time start at 9:30 AM at Chhatarpur's Tivoli Gardens Resort in southwest Delhi
Magnus Carlsen keeps option of playing classical chess open: ‘Not saying never playing again’Subscriber Only
June 7, 2025 22:44 IST
The chess legend says no one from younger lot ready to dominate the sport like he did as ‘once-in-a-generation talent are once-in-a-generation for a reason’.
Should Gukesh rue the missed chance to win title or take heart that he beat Carlsen and Arjun in classical chess in Norway?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2025 20:50 IST
Carlsen says the Indian is not the equal of him, Fabiano, Nakamura in certain parts of the game but that’s to be expected as he is still a kid
‘Pain of chess’: Magnus Carlsen wins Norway Chess after heartbreak for Gukesh, Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru NakamuraSubscriber Only
June 7, 2025 13:46 IST
Magnus Carlsen won the Norway Chess 2025 after holding Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round and then losing in the Armageddon.
Magnus Carlsen, wantaway king of classical chess, still keeps the world interestedSubscriber Only
June 7, 2025 11:24 IST
When Carlsen arrives at the playing arena, just two minutes before the start of his game against Arjun Erigaisi, there is a commotion on the 20- metre stretch between his car and the entrance of the Finansparken Bjergsted.
In a first, four Indian chess players in the top 10 rankingsSubscriber Only
June 6, 2025 23:57 IST
Aravindh Chithambaram's win at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial resulted in the ranking milestone; Aravindh is in ninth place, with D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa above him
Delhi leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour could be cancelled because of lack of interest from sponsorsSubscriber Only
June 6, 2025 20:42 IST
Jan Henric Buettner, the man behind the Freestyle Chess tour, says 'despite my efforts to generate interest, no one has come forward to support the event'
Norway Chess 2025 Highlights: Magnus Carlsen wins Norway event after Gukesh blunders vs Caruana; Muzychuk clinches women’s title
June 7, 2025 13:47 IST
Norway Chess 2025 Highlights: Magnus Carlsen won his seventh Norway Chess title after fending off the spirited challenge of reigning World Champion D. Gukesh and Fabiano Caruana.
Norway Chess 2025 title scenarios: Magnus Carlsen leads ahead of final round, Gukesh behind by just half a point
June 6, 2025 15:11 IST
Norway Chess 2025: Ahead of Round 10, Carlsen holds the advantage but only just ahead of Gukesh, while Nakamura and Caruana have an outside chance of winning the title too.
Magnus Carlsen says Gukesh won’t be favourite in World Championship match vs Hikaru, Caruana, Nepomniachtchi
June 6, 2025 10:35 IST
Carlsen believes that his contemporaries like Nakamura, Caruana and Nepomniachtchi will be favourites against Gukesh in the next World Championship.
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen says loss to Gukesh ended his dream of playing really good tournamentSubscriber Only
June 6, 2025 20:54 IST
Right on the heels of Magnus Carlsen -- who has 15 points after nine rounds with one game to go -- are Gukesh (14.5 points) and Hikaru Nakamura (13 points)
Viswanathan Anand on what will happen when Magnus and Hikaru leave: ‘Sport goes on, hundreds of new talents coming in’Subscriber Only
June 6, 2025 00:12 IST
Former world champion also reckons that Gukesh has to enjoy the breaks between the tournaments as it's not advisable to get mentally tired by playing non-stop.
Norway Chess Women: Vaishali Rameshbabu takes down women’s world champion; Koneru Humpy surges into leadSubscriber Only
June 5, 2025 09:25 IST
Humpy now has Ju and another former world champion Lei Tingjie standing in her path to winning the title at Norway Chess. Vaishali is fifth in the six-women standings, just half a point behind Lei, with two rounds remaining.
FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich on Magnus Carlsen’s fist thump: ‘It was extreme emotion… but emotions make any sport more exciting’Subscriber Only
June 5, 2025 09:28 IST
Asked about Carlsen not playing in any classical events after the ongoing Norway Chess, Dvorkovich said: “Magnus is the best player, but not the only strong player in the world. I'm happy for him that he now has a family also.”
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