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.
FIDE and Freestyle Chess end feud to host a joint World Championship in Weissenhaus. Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi among six qualified. $300,000 prize pool.
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!
India dominate white-ball cricket, ending 2025 as the highest-ranked ODI and T20I team. Australia lead the ICC Test rankings. Get the full list of rankings across all formats.
Magnus Carlsen secures a historic 9th World Blitz Chess Championship in a dramatic comeback. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze. Full story inside!
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi clinched the World Blitz Chess bronze medal in Doha after a dominant run ended in semifinal heartbreak. Magnus Carlsen won a record ninth title. Read the full story.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched bronze medals in both Rapid and Blitz events at the World Championships in Doha, matching a feat last achieved by Viswanathan Anand. Read his inspiring journey.
Controversial tie-break regulations at the World Rapid Chess Championships in Doha denied K. Humpy a playoff chance despite tying for first. FIDE's CEO defends the differing rules for Open and Women's sections.
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi finally clinched a World Championship medal, securing bronze at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Read his journey of resilience.
India's Under-16 chess team clinched a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Youth Olympiad in Hungary. Led by IM Divya Deshmukh, the young squad defeated higher-rated opponents in a stunning display of talent.
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.
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.
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.
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana regains the No.1 position in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after stellar performances against South Africa. Read about her journey back to the top.
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.
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.
Panjab University climbs to 569th globally in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, jumping 141 positions. University also improves NIRF Pharmacy ranking to 3rd. Discover PU's academic excellence journey.
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.
IIT-Delhi leads Indian institutions at rank 205 in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. 103 Indian universities featured, but most saw rankings drop. Discover the details.
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.