Praggnanandhaa Admits Form Slump, Eyes Candidates Comeback
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa acknowledges recent performance dip after busy 2025 season, plans to use February-March break for Candidates preparation.
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa acknowledges recent performance dip after busy 2025 season, plans to use February-March break for Candidates preparation.
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz co-chaired a CEOs Forum in Delhi, discussing investment and collaboration opportunities. Key sectors include tech, green energy, and defence.
The chess world is abuzz as FIDE announces two new 'World Championship' tours. Freestyle Chess CEO Jan Henric Buettner weighs in on the rivalry, execution challenges, and potential for coexistence. Read the full analysis.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin clinched the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid 2026 crown in Kolkata, dedicating his emotional victory to his late grandfather who taught him the game. Read his inspiring story.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin triumphs at Tata Steel Chess India Rapid, defeating legend Vishwanathan Anand in final blitz tiebreak. He dedicates emotional victory to his late maternal grandfather.
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen heaps praise on Argentina's 12-year-old chess sensation Faustino Oro, the 'Messi of Chess,' and offers advice on his path to becoming the youngest grandmaster. Read the full story.
13-year-old Aayaan Gupta triumphs at the Chandigarh State Chess Championship 2024. Discover how the young prodigy secured victory and what's next for him.
India's young Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani opens up about financial hurdles, rating loss, and the high cost of coaching in professional chess. Read his exclusive interview and future plans.
Explore the inspiring journey of chess grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, from youngest US GM to World Championship challenger and 5-time US champion. Discover his records and legacy.
Explore the incredible journey of Hikaru Nakamura, the American chess grandmaster who became a five-time U.S. champion and a global online sensation. Discover his career highlights and impact.
Explore the incredible journey of Vincent Keymer, Germany's youngest grandmaster, as he breaks into the world's top 10. Discover his historic wins and future potential. Read more!
Indian Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani opens up about rating dips, coaching costs, and his plans for 2026. Exclusive insights on the real price of prodigy success. Read more.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha. PM Narendra Modi congratulated him, highlighting his inspiring journey and dual bronze medals in rapid and blitz formats.
Magnus Carlsen extends his record with a 9th World Blitz Chess Championship. Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze, matching Viswanathan Anand's feat. Read the full story.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinches a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 in Samarkand. PM Modi leads the nation in congratulating the chess prodigy on his stellar achievement.
Nagpur's chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, a Women's World Cup winner and world junior champion, is set to receive the Arjuna award. Read about her incredible journey and achievements.
At 13, Raunak Sadhwani became India's youngest Grandmaster. Now 19, he reveals the costly struggle for coaching & sponsorships in pro chess. Read his exclusive story.
The 26th German Christmas Market transformed Delhi's PSOI lawns into a festive hub. Delhiites enjoyed authentic food, shopping, and cheer. Experience the magic!
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin lauds India as a friendly nation, discusses his political stance, and shares insights on the World Chess Championship. Read his exclusive interview.
Meet Aadya Singh, a 3-year-old nursery student from Noida, who has become the youngest player in chess history to secure an international FIDE rating. Discover her incredible journey and what's next for the prodigy.
Discover the stories of five unique Indian chess enthusiasts - a corporate honcho, a chocolatier, a filmmaker, a content creator, and a superfan - who are redefining fandom and fueling their passions through the game. Read their inspiring journeys.
Anaya Sharma, an 8-year-old from Hyderabad, clinched gold in the U-8 category at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Discover her journey and ambition to become a world champion.
10-year-old Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan wins women's first prize at UK Open Blitz Championships. Read about her incredible journey and records.
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
Danny Rensch's new book 'Dark Squares' chronicles his life from discovering chess in 1995 to the center of chess's biggest cheating scandal. Read the explosive revelations.
Chinese prodigy Wei Yi, youngest to cross 2700 Elo at 15, emerges as dark horse in FIDE World Cup 2025. Discover his remarkable journey and tournament highlights.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reveals how competing in Goa's FIDE World Cup offered rare comforts - from family support to familiar food - that he misses during international tournaments. Discover his travel struggles and home advantage.
Ukrainian delegation formally objects to Russian team competing under FIDE flag at Women's World Team Championship in Spain. Read about the ongoing controversy and legal arguments.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi played a calm draw with Wei Yi at the FIDE World Cup 2025. A victory on Tuesday would secure his spot in the semifinals. Follow for live updates!
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.