In a major upset, Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated defending champion Magnus Carlsen at the World Blitz Championship in Doha, triggering another infamous table slam from the Norwegian. Read the full analysis.
Seven-year-old Pragnika Vaka Lakshmi, who won gold at the FIDE World Schools Chess Championship, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discover her inspiring journey.
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.
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!
Magnus Carlsen staged a stunning comeback to win his sixth World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. India's Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy secured bronze medals in open and women's sections. Read the full story.
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.
Magnus Carlsen angrily pushed a photographer's camera after losing to Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha. Details inside.
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 Rapid Champion GM Volodar Murzin shares his love for India, its food, and chess culture in an exclusive interview. Read his thoughts on the Global Chess League and future ambitions.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
Witness high-stakes chess action as India's top grandmasters battle for supremacy in Round 3 of FIDE World Cup 2025. Get live streaming details, complete pairings, and expert analysis.