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World chess body to expand support for new mothers in the game through ‘ChessMom Project’
November 4, 2025 23:38 IST
The program was first tested at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where it supported six mothers from around the world, including players from Poland, Georgia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Eswatini.
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi held to draws; wins for Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav VSubscriber Only
November 5, 2025 01:17 IST
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Of the 17 Indians in action in game 1 of the World Cup’s second round, 13 were held to draws.
Why Abhimanyu Mishra, the world’s youngest grandmaster, feels his career has stagnatedSubscriber Only
November 5, 2025 00:56 IST
Indian-origin American grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra says having to balance academics and chess, which struggles for sponsorships in USA, is coming in the way
For Mohamed Allam, only Palestinian at FIDE World Cup, chess is not war on the board… it’s a peaceful paradiseSubscriber Only
November 4, 2025 18:47 IST
The world might revert to simple analogies like calling chess as a war between miniature armies, but for Mohamed, the only player from Palestine at the FIDE World Cup in Goa, the sport is a peaceful refuge from everyday life.
Chess World Cup, Round 2 Game 1 Highlights: Gukesh, Pragg & Nihal forced to share points; Arjun Erigaisi, Pranav win
November 4, 2025 23:50 IST
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 2 Game 1 Highlights | Today Match Results Streaming Online: Follow 17 Indians including Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandaa in action in the second round.
IM Aronyak Ghosh outlasts Polish GM over six-game marathon; 17 Indians in Round 2Subscriber Only
November 4, 2025 09:06 IST
Round 2 will start on Tuesday with top Indian stars like world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi entering the fray for the first time at the 2025 edition of the tournament.
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 2: Gukesh, Arjun & Praggnanandhaa return; Indians in action, live streaming info
November 3, 2025 22:23 IST
A total of 24 Indians were part of the 206-player field. After seven were eliminated in the first round, 17 remain in the title race.
Levon Aronian: ‘Vladimir Kramnik needs professional help… he has saviour complex’Subscriber Only
November 6, 2025 08:48 IST
In the aftermath of the death of Daniel Naroditsky, whom the Russian had alleged to have cheated in online chess, former world champion has been described as 'the guy with the hammer who thinks everything is a nail'
Chess World Cup, Round 1 Tiebreakers Highlights: SL Narayanan, Diptayan-Aronyak Ghosh qualify for Round 2; Lalit Babu, Rithvik Raja exit
November 4, 2025 13:47 IST
Follow highlights of Round 1 Tiebreaks of the FIDE Chess World Cup from Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa.
FIDE World Cup: Divya Deshmukh eliminated in first round; IM Aronyak Ghosh defeats grandmaster to force tiebreaksSubscriber Only
November 2, 2025 23:20 IST
The lone woman player in the field of 206 players, her second successive defeat ends her campaign in the first round at the World Cup.
Chess World Cup Round 1 Game 2 Highlights: Divya Deshmukh exits after losing to Greek GM Stamatis; 6 Indians qualify; 5 head to tiebreaks
November 3, 2025 00:57 IST
Follow Highlights of Round 1 Game 2 of the FIDE Chess World Cup from Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa.
FIDE World Cup: Divya Deshmukh fighting for survival after loss in opening game; veteran Surya Shekhar Ganguly winsSubscriber Only
November 2, 2025 09:22 IST
Divya Deshmukh resigned on the 41st move with her opponent Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis's b pawn on the verge of promotion with two rooks protecting it
FIDE World Cup Round 1, Game 1: 4 Wins, 7 Draws & 5 Losses; How Indians fared in opening round of Goa event
November 1, 2025 22:46 IST
The reigning Women's World Cup champion played White against Greek Grandmaster Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis.
FIDE chief Dvorkovich says he asked Vladimir Kramnik to share proof of cheating before Daniel Naroditsky’s death, but got nothing from ex-world championSubscriber Only
November 6, 2025 08:49 IST
Kramnik has now been accused by many in the chess world of bullying Naroditsky with a relentless stream of posts on social media.
Chess World Cup 2025, Round 1 Game 1 Highlights: Pranav V, Surya Ganguly, Pranesh win opening round; Divya Deshmukh suffer shock loss
November 1, 2025 23:48 IST
Follow highlights of Round 1 Game 1 of the FIDE Chess World Cup from Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa.
Grandmasters’ getaway: India’s vacation capital Goa turns into chess arena as it prepares to host the World CupSubscriber Only
November 1, 2025 09:39 IST
When the action starts from Saturday in a state that has become India’s vacation capital, ideas like ‘holiday’ and ‘relaxation’ will be a luxury for the players in attendance
FIDE World Cup 2025 Round 1 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Chess World Cup live?
October 31, 2025 23:27 IST
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 1 Matches Live Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the info on where you can watch the Chess World Cup in Goa, starting from Saturday.
Chess World Cup 2025 trophy named Viswanathan Anand Cup as tribute to legendary Indian Grandmaster
October 31, 2025 19:49 IST
The trophy features the peacock, the national bird of India in a frozen dance form and will be given to the winner of the tournament on November 26.
Chess World Cup in India: Unprecedented 24 Indians have a shot at glory in chess’s new spiritual homeSubscriber Only
October 31, 2025 09:06 IST
With the tournament missing the top three - Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, Viswanathan Anand reckons it can be all-India final, but also stresses the strong competition in the 206-player field
D Gukesh’s silver lining after ending last at Clutch Chess: ‘These guys won’t be there at FIDE World Cup’
October 30, 2025 12:15 IST
D Gukesh lost five out of six games to Carlsen over the three-day tournament with the remaining clash ending in a draw.
Magnus Carlsen wins Clutch Chess with 2 rounds to spare: ‘I’m quite a bit better than others when I’m playing well’
October 30, 2025 12:56 IST
Carlsen defeated world champion Gukesh five times in six games over the three days, with one contest on the first day ending as a draw. Gukesh ended last in the standings in an event which also featured the world's top three players.
Vladimir Kramnik denies guilt, says accusations against Daniel Naroditsky were not ‘baseless’
October 30, 2025 00:16 IST
Kramnik says he has no guilt for what transpired and "the dirty, orchestrated PR campaigns" against him will be subject to criminal and civil cases.
Magnus Carlsen beats D Gukesh twice at Clutch Chess; world champion at bottom of standings, world no 1 at top
October 29, 2025 19:49 IST
Gukesh had three draws and three defeats on the second day of the event while Carlsen won four games and lost two.
FIDE World Cup 2025 prize money: Winner of marquee chess event to earn $70,000 more than Divya Deshmukh did for Women’s World Cup victory
October 29, 2025 18:33 IST
Divya Deshmukh had won $50,000 after winning the 2025 Women's Chess World Cup, which is the prize money allocated to the player who will finish fourth in the upcoming tournament in Goa.
The Daniel Naroditsky the chess world knew and lovedSubscriber Only
October 29, 2025 08:42 IST
Chess fraternity comes together to pay tribute to a prodigy and 'a very kind guy' who was subjected to unsubstantiated cheating allegations from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik
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