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FIDE CEO Sutovsky slams Kramnik’s ‘shameful’ conduct, vows FIDE action in wake of Naroditsky’s death
October 22, 2025 23:25 IST
With multiple voices uniting against Kramnik and his actions, Sutovsky assured FIDE will act upon this. "FIDE is not a court of justice, but we will act within our jurisdiction."
Former world chess champion, anti-cheating crusader: Vladimir Kramnik in controversy after Daniel Naroditsky’s death
October 22, 2025 22:02 IST
Kramnik had, without substantial proof, repeatedly accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating while playing online – an allegation that the late American grandmaster had firmly denied.
‘In our last conversation, Naroditsky said he would like to share a few things with me in private’Subscriber Only
October 22, 2025 16:51 IST
The death of 29-year-old American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has put former chess world champion Vladimir Kramnik in the centre of the turmoil. The Russian legend has publicly accused several players - including Naroditsky, India's Nihal Sarin and Czech GM David Navara - of cheating, often without substantial proof. Sarin shared his grief for his friend “Danya,” his fears for Navara, and his thoughts on Kramnik's actions.
‘The way he was going after Naroditsky was horrible’: Magnus Carlsen on Vladimir Kramnik
October 22, 2025 22:03 IST
After news of Naroditsky's passing came to light, there has been growing speculation around the role that accusations of cheating from former world champion Kramnik played in the tragedy.
FIDE to establish special prize in memory of Daniel Naroditsky, says president Arkady Dvorkovich
October 21, 2025 21:01 IST
Naroditsky was only 29, a major figure in the community, and a successful chess player, streamer, and trainer.
When Daniel Naroditsky called Vladimir Kramnik ‘worse than dirt’ after cheating accusation: ‘I’m really sick of it…’
October 21, 2025 21:04 IST
Vladimir Kramnik had repeatedly accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in online chess, something that the latter admitted late last year had affected him.
Hikaru Nakamura breaks down after Daniel Naroditsky passes away: ‘There are things that are more important than the game’
October 23, 2025 22:37 IST
The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where Naroditsky trained and taught, announced his death on social media, calling him “a beloved member of the chess community” who should remembered for his “passion and love for the game of chess, and for the joy and inspiration he brought to us all every day.”
Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Humpy and Tania Sachdev feature in FIDE World Cup 2025 anthem
October 21, 2025 19:59 IST
The World Cup set to be held from October 31 to November 27, is set to feature feature 206 players from 82 countries.
Nihal Sarin on Daniel Naroditsky’s death: ‘He (Vladimir Kramnik) has kind of literally taken a life’Subscriber Only
October 22, 2025 17:03 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.
WATCH: Daniel Naroditsky addresses Kramnik’s cheating allegations, their ‘lingering effects’ on his final stream before death
October 21, 2025 16:16 IST
Naroditsky was only 29, a major figure in the community, and a successful chess player, streamer, and trainer.
Vladimir Kramnik, who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating, says his shock death at 29 needs ‘proper investigation’
October 21, 2025 11:52 IST
Daniel Naroditsky's death: Kramnik hinted at potential substance abuse and deteriorating mental health
Chess fraternity in shock after grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky passes away at age of 29: ‘Lost for words… Heartbreaking’
October 21, 2025 09:09 IST
The chess world was left in shock when the news of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's passing came out on Monday.
Delhi-based WFM Shivika Rohilla announces initiative for young, underprivileged chess players
October 20, 2025 23:49 IST
Talking about the “Dream Move Initiative”, Rohilla said, “Our mission is to ensure that no child with talent is left behind. This Diwali, we want to light the path for every young player who dreams of making their mark on the chessboard.”
Indian-origin British 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan stuns former world champion, continues making waves
October 20, 2025 19:42 IST
Bodhana Sivanandan, just 10 years of age, beat 33-year-old Ukranian former world champion Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk at the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece
Faustino Oro interview: 12-year-old ‘Messi of Chess’ eyes youngest grandmaster record, but is unfazed by pressureSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 08:00 IST
For a boy nicknamed the ‘Messi of Chess’, Oro is the complete antithesis of the football legend, who is famous for being notoriously shy in interviews. Oro is chasing the record for the world’s youngest grandmaster and has already beaten players like Magnus Carlsen - thrice, he reminds us - and Hikaru Nakamura in online games
‘Total fluff… nothing new… will just confuse fans’: Hikaru Nakamura’s ‘brutally honest’ review of Total Chess World Championship
October 16, 2025 18:49 IST
Nakamura was particularly unhappy with the fast classic format, which organisers and FIDE have said will count as classical games in terms of ratings. Nakamura said: "What exactly is going on here? We're now going to count 45-minute chess as classical chess."
‘He’s 2 weeks old, but he’s fat and happy’: Magnus Carlsen on becoming a father for first time
October 16, 2025 09:52 IST
Magnus Carlsen recently became a father with the five-time world champion and his wife, Ella Victoria Carlsen, welcoming their first child on September 27.
Grandmaster of all trades: Chess gets 4th World Championship to decide World Combined ChampionSubscriber Only
October 16, 2025 18:51 IST
The new Total Chess World Championship Tour, which will come into effect from 2027, will feature four events each year across various cities: three events with 24 players while the finale will have four players qualified from the three previous events
When Viswanathan Anand played Garry Kasparov in 1995, world champion from Soviet Union banged doors, pulled faces, and changed host city late in daySubscriber Only
October 16, 2025 18:03 IST
The PCA World Championship battle saw the Soviet Union legend at his boorish worst while the Indian challenger earned praise as the 'nice guy', and an 'excellent representative of chess sportsmanship'
Why is a chief arbiter holding an umbrella over Hans Niemann’s head during chess game at US Championship?
October 14, 2025 19:11 IST
Niemann even joked about it saying that he felt like a president of a country. "Honestly it made me feel like I was the president of a small country!," the GM said according to chess24.
RB Ramesh slams National Championship set-up in India: ‘Strongest chess-playing nation in world, with weakest Championship’
October 13, 2025 16:48 IST
Ramesh pointed out that many Indians have to travel abroad to get their norms due to a lack of quality events in the country.
‘These champions cannot help themselves’: When Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand zoned out the world to analyse chess
October 12, 2025 21:49 IST
While Kasparov retired from professional chess in 2005, Anand calls himself semi-retired and plates a handful of events each year. Both players were turning back the clock at St Louis of the exhibition game, giving chess fans whiffs of nostalgia.
Magnus Carlsen’s Norway skip European Team Championships due to lack of funds
October 12, 2025 07:50 IST
As per the figures announced by the Norwegian Chess Federation, a budget of 2,00,000 Norwegian kroner (approximately Rs 17.5 lakh) has been allocated for the federation's Top Chess Committee, which looks after elite players. This pales in comparison to amounts that chess players can make. Gukesh, for example, pocketed approximately Rs 13.6 crore from prize winnings in 2024 alone.
Vishy Anand’s self-assessment after Garry Kasparov match: ‘At least I don’t have to hide my face when I return home’
October 12, 2025 21:55 IST
Overall, Kasparov won two rapid and two blitz games at St Louis while Anand won two blitz games at the end after Kasparov was already assured victory
Garry Kasparov beats Viswanathan Anand in freestyle chess, says ‘I had very little expectations before match’Subscriber Only
October 12, 2025 21:55 IST
The tournament was structured in a way that both players would play two rapid and two blitz games each day over the three-day event. Overall, Kasparov won two rapid and two blitz games while Anand won two blitz games at the end after Kasparov was already assured victory.
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