Relive Magnus Carlsen's historic 2009 World Blitz Chess win at age 18, where he dominated legends like Anand and Kramnik. As he eyes a 9th crown in Doha, we analyze his greatest performance. Follow for more chess insights!
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lost to Russia's Vladislav Artemiev at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Visibly frustrated, he pushed a camera away. Artemiev now leads the standings. Read the full details.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi displayed a defensive masterclass, holding world number one Magnus Carlsen to a 101-move draw with 98% accuracy at the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha. Read the full analysis.
Goutham Krishna H, a 15-year-old International Master from Trivandrum, defeated elite grandmasters like Radjabov and Aravindh on Day 1 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz in Doha, scoring 4/5. Read his inspiring story.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to Qatar for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. He discusses his strained FIDE ties, 'jeansgate', and family as his motivation. The event boasts a €1M+ prize fund.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. He cites personal ties, not FIDE, as key reason for his participation. Read about the event details and his 'jeansgate' comments.
World champion D. Gukesh heads to the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha with a relaxed mindset, aiming to experiment and enjoy. A strong Indian contingent, including Praggnanandhaa, is also in the fray.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh shares his relaxed mindset ahead of the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Samarkand. Read his thoughts on pressure, preparation, and the upcoming Candidates.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after intense burnout, steps back from tournaments. He now creates AI-powered chess training websites for elite players through 'vibe coding'. Read his story.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after Candidates burnout, is now 'vibe coding' elite training websites. He explains his conscious step back from intense competition. Read his story.
World Champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi reveal their grueling global schedules, where returning home feels like a rare holiday. Discover their relentless pursuit of chess glory.
Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years and 7 months from Madhya Pradesh, makes history as the youngest player ever to earn a FIDE rapid rating of 1572. Discover his incredible journey.
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.
Javokhir Sindarov becomes first Uzbek to qualify for Candidates after dramatic World Cup victory over China's Wei Yi. Read his inspiring journey from GCL disappointment to glory.
The FIDE World Cup final remains undecided after a 1-1 classical score. The champion will be determined Wednesday through rapid and blitz tie-breaks. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!
Discover how China's unique chess ecosystem with national training camps propelled Wei Yi to FIDE World Cup success. Learn about their systematic approach to talent development.
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.
After winning gold at the FIDE World Team Championship, Russia's chess chief boasts their school is the world's best. India, without its grandmasters, exited in the quarter-finals.
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
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.
Magnus Carlsen confirms World Rapid & Blitz Championship return with jeans promise. World champion Gukesh leads 41-strong Indian contingent in Doha from Dec 25-30. Read more!
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.
Grandmaster Levon Aronian discusses his emotional return to Goa for FIDE World Cup 2025, recalling his 2002 World Junior Championship victory and career revival. Exclusive insights from TOI Sports.
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.
Follow live updates as Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna compete in Round 5 Game 2 at FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa. Both Indians drew their opening games and now face crucial matches for quarterfinal qualification.
Eight-year-old Aayaan Gupta from Chandigarh triumphs at National Under-9 Chess Championship in Delhi. The young prodigy scored 8.5 points to claim the prestigious title.
FIDE President reveals Cyprus as host for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Discover which Indian players are competing for qualification spots at the ongoing Goa World Cup. Read more!
Arjun Erigaisi impresses with top form while R Praggnanandhaa battles through at the FIDE Chess World Cup. Get the latest updates on India's chess campaign!