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7-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Wins World Gold, Meets PM Modi

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.

Carlsen's Legendary 2009 World Blitz Victory at 18

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!

Hungary's Chess Glory Fades, Rapport Seeks Revival

Hungary, a small nation with a giant chess legacy, faces a generational gap. Top GM Richárd Rapport discusses the past glory, sudden silence, and his mission to inspire a new wave of champions.

Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.

For India's Chess Stars, Home is the Ultimate Luxury

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.

Meet India's Unique Chess Enthusiasts: Their Inspiring Stories

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.

Bindra: Gukesh's Slump Normal After World Chess Win

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra addresses concerns about chess prodigy D Gukesh's performance dip, calling it a natural phase for athletes after major achievements. Read his expert insights.

FIDE World Cup Final Heads to Tie-Break Decider

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!

Levon Aronian on Goa Return for FIDE World Cup 2025

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.

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