India’s rising chess superstar, 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, recently received encouragement from an unexpected quarter – Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The Adani Group chairman met Praggnanandhaa and expressed his support for the teenage chess prodigy’s meteoric success. He lauded Praggnanandhaa as…

The king and queen of blitz chess were crowned on the final day of an enthralling FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023 in Samarkand. Magnus Carlsen cemented his status as the greatest blitz player ever with a record 7th world…

The title clashes at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2023 culminated in dramatic fashion amidst the storied backdrop of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In a sensational comeback, Russia’s Anastasia Bodnaruk captured her first world title after defeating Humpy Koneru…

Sitges, Spain – A group of four Indian chess players were the victims of theft during the 10th Chessable Sunway Sitges International Chess Festival 2023, currently taking place in Sitges, Spain. The players – Grandmasters Abhijeet Gupta and Karthikeyan Murali…

Introduction In a historic move for Indian chess, the last month of 2023 marks the advent of the country’s first-ever Classical Super Tournament. Set to unfold from December 15th to 21st, the event boasts a stellar lineup of grandmasters and…

In the heart-stopping finals of the World Cup 2023, India faced a formidable opponent in Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Despite a flawless journey to the finals, the Indian team found themselves on the back foot. However,…

The premier American chess events have begun! The 2023 U.S. Chess Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship started on October 5th at the legendary Saint Louis Chess Club. With over $400,000 in prizes, these 11-round tournaments feature the top 24 players…

Chess fans, we’ve got exciting news from the European Chess Club Cup! The 38th edition of the open tournament and 27th edition of the women’s event were just held in Durres, Albania. In the open section, Offerspill clinched the title…

The Indian Men’s chess team has clinched the silver medal in the team event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou! In the final round, India decisively beat the Philippines 3.5-0.5. Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna scored wins…

Chess has triumphantly returned to the Asian Games after a long 13 year absence. The last time chess was included back in 2010, India came away with just a single bronze medal earned by Harika in the individual event. But…