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At just 13, Pratitee Bordoloi is proving that talent knows no age. The Bengaluru-based student recently made headlines after winning India’s only medal at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship in Italy. But chess isn’t the only field where she shines; Pratitee is also an accomplished mathematics prodigy with multiple national and international achievements to…
R Vaishali faced a major setback against Jiner Zhu on Sunday, leaving the Women’s Candidates tournament wide open with just two rounds remaining. The tournament will decide the next challenger to reigning world champion Ju Wenjun. CANDIDATES 2026: FULL COVERAGE Playing with the white pieces, Vaishali had a chance to take sole control of the…
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali continued her remarkable run and defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina of Russia in the 11th round of the Women’s Candidates tournament here on Saturday. With her fourth victory in the event, Vaishali took her tally to an impressive seven points from 11 games. For Russian Goryachkina, the loss virtually ended her chances in…
Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 20:14 is President Droupadi Murmu praised India’s chess dominance, highlighting young prodigies like D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh. Droupadi Murmu (left) and Divya Deshmukh (PTI Photo) President Droupadi Murmu praised India’s global chess dominance in her national address on Thursday, highlighting the country’s impending “transformative changes” in the sporting domain. Eighteen-year-old…
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi suffered a tough defeat to fellow countryman Nihal Sarin, while Germany’s Vincent Keymer extended his lead at the top with a draw against the Netherlands’ Anish Giri in the fourth round of the Chennai Grand Masters on Sunday. The victory for Sarin was hard-fought. Both players opted for the Reti Opening,…
Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 14:14 is Chess legend Susan Polgar commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support for Indian chess players. Susan Polgar (LEFT) and Narendra Modi (IG/Susanpogargarchess/PTI) Legendary chess player Susan Polgar recalled receiving a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of Republic Day in 2022, acknowledging her substantial contribution…
Last Updated:May 20, 2025, 22:21 is The match with Carlsen, who was world champion from 2013 to 2023, opened on April 4, with each side allowed 24 hours to decide its next move. Magnus Carlsen is a five-time world champion. (AFP Photo) Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has…
Last Updated:December 30, 2024, 10:15 IST In a interview to the YouTube channel of the Take Take Take app on Sunday, the 34-year-old confirmed he would be returning. Magnus Carlsen. (Reuters Photo) Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting following governing body FIDE’s decision…
Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 09:05 IST On Friday, Erigaisi had reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) via social media, requesting their assistance in securing the visa. Arjun Erigaisi ascended to World No. 4 in June. (Getty Images) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi breathed…
Last Updated:December 13, 2024, 1:41 PM IST Shubman Gill, on behalf of the entire team, congratulated Gukesh for scripting history at the FIDE Chess World Championship Team India congratulations D Gukesh Indian batter Shubman Gill has congratulated Indian Grand Master D Gukesh on becoming the youngest chess world champion. The 18-year-old defeated China’s Ding Liren…