Chess Controversy: Praggnanandhaa's Draw Sparks Debate
A dramatic last-second incident at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid in Kolkata leads to a debated draw for R Praggnanandhaa against Wesley So, sparking controversy among arbiters.
A dramatic last-second incident at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid in Kolkata leads to a debated draw for R Praggnanandhaa against Wesley So, sparking controversy among arbiters.
Magnus Carlsen was the sole chess player to earn over $1 million in prize money in 2025, amassing $1.5M. India's top earner Arjun Erigaisi pocketed $431,214, ranking 8th globally. Read the full breakdown.
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand returns to competitive chess in India after six years at the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz event in Kolkata. He faces a unique challenge against his own star pupils. Read the full story.
Viswanathan Anand makes a celebrated return to the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz in Kolkata. Get insights on Praggnanandhaa's focus and Hans Niemann's form. Follow the action!
Coach Pravin Thipsay reveals how SG Pipers overcame overconfidence from their Candidates stars to win the Global Chess League. Discover the strategy behind the triumph.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
A look ahead at India's sporting hopes for 2026: Praggnanandhaa eyes Candidates, young guns target Asian Games glory, and women's cricket's historic Lord's Test. Will new champions emerge?
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan announces a major quota, reserving up to 50% of seats for women and youth in the upcoming Assembly elections. A strategic move to rejuvenate the party. Read more.
Hungarian GM Richárd Rapport analyses the 2026 Candidates field, discusses Gukesh's historic win, and defends R Praggnanandhaa's experience. Read his insights on the Cyprus showdown.
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen ranks Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa as the third strongest contender for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Read his full analysis and predictions.
Magnus Carlsen predicts R Praggnanandhaa as the third strongest contender for the Candidates tournament, behind Americans Nakamura and Caruana. Read his full analysis and forecast for the 2025 chess showdown.
Alpine SG Pipers, led by Fabiano Caruana, clinched the Global Chess League title in Mumbai, defeating Triveni Continental Kings 4-0. Key performances came from Anish Giri, R Praggnanandhaa, and Leon Luke Mendonca. Read the full report.
SG Pipers pulled off a stunning upset to win the Global Chess League 2024, defeating two-time champions Continental Kings. Read about the key players and dramatic final.
Alpine SG Pipers clinch the Global Chess League Season 3 crown. R Praggnanandhaa, Fabiano Caruana & team celebrate with champagne at Mumbai's Royal Opera House before heading to Qatar for World Rapid & Blitz. Read more.
R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.
Dutch GM Anish Giri describes the unique tension of preparing with rivals Fabiano Caruana & R Praggnanandhaa for the Candidates. He also defends World Champion D Gukesh. Read more.
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.
West Bengal SSC discloses 1,806 tainted candidates with full details after High Court directive. Interview process for HS level begins. Stay updated on this developing story.
Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa missed winning opportunities at the FIDE World Cup. Read about their dramatic matches and what comes next.
R Praggnanandhaa's shock exit from FIDE World Cup 2025 raises questions about the knockout format. Despite FIDE Circuit lead, trainer says disappointment remains profound.
Analysis reveals 42% of Bihar's 2,600 candidates were crorepatis in 2025 assembly elections. Discover how wealth influenced election outcomes and candidate performance.
Live updates from Minapur Assembly constituency election 2025. Get winner, runner-up, candidates list and voter turnout details from Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls.
Live updates on Kalyanpur Assembly constituency election results 2025. Get complete details on candidates, voter turnout, and historical results from Bihar's crucial electoral battle.
Live updates from Pipra Assembly constituency in Bihar elections 2025. Get complete results, winner, runner-up details and analysis of this crucial seat where BJP's Shyam Babu Prasad Yadav seeks re-election.
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