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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 10:16 IST r Praggnananandhaa loses to nodirbek abdusattorov in Tata Stel Masters as d givesh draws with Jorden van Forest. R. Praggnanandhaa was outplayed by Nodirbek Abdusattarov (PTI Photo) Defending Champions r Praggnanananandhaa Lost his second match in as many days, succumbing to nodirbek abdusattoriv of uzbekistan, while d gukesh was…
Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 9:23 pm IST Environmental activists delayed the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament by blocking the entrance with coal. Competitors at Tata Steel Masters (X) In an unprecedented incident in the world of chess, the opening round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament was delayed for a few hours due to environmental…
D Gukesh stayed among the top contenders after nine rounds at the FIDE World Rapid Championship, holding joint seventh place with 6.5 points. Russian Grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev and Hans Niemann led the Open section with 7.5 points each, while former world champion Magnus Carlsen followed in joint third on seven points after suffering a defeat…
Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 11:09 pm IST D Gukesh shines at FIDE World Rapid Championships, tied seventh. Vladislav Artemiev leads, defeating Magnus Carlsen. Koneru Humpy tops women’s section, Divya Deshmukh close behind. D Gukesh (PTI Photo) India’s chess ace D Gukesh had expressed modest expectations for the FIDE World Rapid Championships. However, two days into…
Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 10:24 PM IST Krishna Goutham leads FIDE Rapid with Carlsen, Erigaisi, Artemiev. Vaishali stuns Tan Zhongyi. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa start steady. Magnus Carlsen. (AFP Photo) Teenage International Master Krishna Goutham emerged as an unexpected joint leader with three consecutive wins, while Indian stars D Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa had a slow but…
Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 6:01 PM IST Arjun Erigaisi exits the FIDE World Cup in Goa after losing to Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks, ending India’s campaign and Candidates hopes; Wei Yi advances to the semifinals. Arjun Erigaisi’s hopes to make the 2026 Candidates are all but gone (X) It’s heartbreak for Arjun Erigaisi again….
Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 9:01 PM IST The FIDE World Chess Cup in Goa unveils the Viswanathan Anand Trophy, honouring the Indian legend. FIDE World Chess Cup Trophy named in honour of Chess legend Viswanathan Anand (PTI and X The new trophy for the FIDE World Chess Cup, currently being held in Goa, was christened…
Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 11:38 PM IST Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 features D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and more in Wijk aan Zee, showing its youngest-ever lineup. D Gukesh had made a solid start on the opening day. (PTI Photo) With World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen opting not to feature in the upcoming 88th…
Last Updated:October 26, 2025, 4:11 PM IST D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh win gold at the European Chess Cup, boosting confidence ahead of the 2025 Chess World Cup in Goa. Divya Deshmukh wins gold at European Club Chess (Picture credit: Shahid Ahmed) World champion D Gukesh and Women’s Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh bagged…
Last Updated:September 25, 2025, 19:39 is R. Praggnanandhaa, after winning Tata Masters and securing a GCT Final spot, joins elite players like D. Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand in the Global Chess League Season 3 draft. R Praggnanandhaa playing Jenga (X) India’s chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa spends his free time playing Jenga, acknowledging that while chess…