Chess

'A New Iceman': GM D Gukesh Lauded by Anand Mahindra Whilst on Cusp of History at Candidates' Chess Tournament

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France ...

sports | 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | ‘That’s Pretty Much All I Need to Enjoy the Moment’: D Gukesh After Candidates Triumph

Dommaraju Gukesh made history, becoming the youngest-ever challenger for the chess world title, by w...

sports | 6 months ago

Indian Earthquake in Toronto, D Gukesh's Win Tectonic Shift in World Chess Order: Garry Kasparov

It’s “the Indian earthquake in Toronto”, said Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov as he lauded teen ...

sports | 5 months ago

All India Chess Federation Exploring Options to Host World Title Match Between D Gukesh and Ding Liren

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is assessing the possibility of hosting the World Chess Champi...

sports | 5 months ago

India to Bid for World Chess Championship Hosting Rights: India Federation Secretary Dev Patel

Newly-elected All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Dev Patel on Thursday said the country wil...

sports | 5 months ago

Candidates Champion D Gukesh Returns Home to Rousing Welcome in Chennai

History-making teen Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was swamped by fans as he returned to an enthusiasti...

sports | 5 months ago

'Vishy Sir Has Been A Huge Inspiration For Me, Truly Grateful To Him': D Gukesh After His Candidates Tournament Win

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh on Thursday thanked the legendary Viswanathan Anand for playing a huge...

sports | 5 months ago

'Took Some Time, But I Am Happy It's Finally Out': R Vaishali on Officially Receiving Her GM Title

A Grandmaster much before the title was officially bestowed on her by FIDE recently, Indian chess pl...

sports | 5 months ago

International Master Varugeese Koshy Dies at 66

International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has died. He...

sports | 5 months ago

SuperBet Rapid and Blitz: Arjun Erigaisi Holds Magnus Carlsen to Draw

Newly-crowned FIDE Candidates’ champion D Gukesh had a subdued start but compatriot Erigaisi Arjun h...

sports | 5 months ago

Superbet Rapid and Blitz Tournament: D Gukesh's Blunders Prove Costly ; Kirill Shevchenko Surprise Top at End of Round 3

Newly-crowned FIDE Candidates’ champion D Gukesh had a subdued start but compatriot Erigaisi Arjun h...

sports | 5 months ago

Rapid And Blitz Chess, Poland: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains 3rd

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway ...

sports | 5 months ago

Sharjah Masters Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Top Seed, 19 Indians in Fray

Grandmaster and world number seven Arjun Erigaisi starts as the top seed as he spearheads a strong I...

sports | 5 months ago

Sharjah Masters: Arjun Erigaisi, D Harika Open Event With Wins

World number seven Erigaisi Arjun started his campaign on a positive note, outplaying Eltaj Safarli ...

sports | 5 months ago

'Absolutely Dominating at Youth Level, There's No Match': Magnus Carlsen Impressed by Chess Revolution in India

Magnus Carlsen is impressed by the ‘chess revolution’ in India that has seen the emergence of a host...

sports | 4 months ago

Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Firouzja Alireza in Armageddon

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in th...

sports | 4 months ago