Carlsen wins 9th World Blitz title, Arjun Erigaisi bronze
Magnus Carlsen secures a historic 9th World Blitz Chess Championship in a dramatic comeback. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze. Full story inside!
Category : Search result: Chess India
Arjun Erigaisi wins World Blitz Chess bronze in Doha
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.
Arjun Erigaisi wins double bronze at World Chess Championships
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.
Unequal FIDE Rules Deny Humpy Chess Gold in Doha
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.
Arjun Erigaisi wins World Rapid Chess bronze, emulates Anand
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 Young Chess Stars Win Bronze at World Youth Olympiad
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.
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.
Goa Schools Use Chess to Improve Student IQ and Focus
Goa's primary schools are introducing chess to combat educational stress and boost cognitive skills. Discover how this initiative is shaping young minds and creating future champions.
Ethan Vaz, Shubhi Gupta win National Junior Chess titles
IM Ethan Vaz (Goa) and WFM Shubhi Gupta (UP) clinch the boys' and girls' titles at the National Junior Chess Championship 2025 in Jamshedpur. Get full results and highlights.
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.
GM Volodar Murzin on India, Chess, and World Rapid Title
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.
RBI's Harshal Amisar Wins Inter-Bank Chess Tournament
Harshal Amisar from RBI emerged champion at the 58th Suresh Khandekar Memorial Inter-Bank Chess Tournament in Nagpur. Read about the event and winners.
Nagpur's GM Raunak Sadhwani on Chess's Expensive Reality
At 13, Raunak Sadhwani became India's youngest Grandmaster. Now 19, he reveals the costly struggle for coaching & sponsorships in pro chess. Read his exclusive story.
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.
Russian Chess Star Sergey Karjakin Praises India
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin lauds India as a friendly nation, discusses his political stance, and shares insights on the World Chess Championship. Read his exclusive interview.
Jammu Wins 7th All India Defence Accounts Chess Tournament
The 7th All India Defence Accounts Chess Tournament concluded in Chandigarh with the Jammu team emerging victorious. Read about the winners and spirited performances.
GCL 2025: Live Commentary Headphones for Chess Fans
The Global Chess League's 3rd edition in India introduces live commentary headphones for fans at the venue, aiming to make elite chess more accessible and engaging for new audiences.
3-Year-Old Indian Girl Makes Chess History with FIDE Rating
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.
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.
Hyderabad girl Anaya Sharma wins Commonwealth chess gold
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.
Anish Giri: Goa World Cup, Candidates 2026 & GCL
Dutch No.1 Anish Giri opens up on his FIDE World Cup experience in Goa, his roadmap for the 2026 Candidates, and the excitement around the Global Chess League. A must-read for chess fans.
Goa to Introduce Chess in All Schools Post World Cup
Goa CM announces chess expansion to all schools following successful FIDE World Cup 2025. State aims to become India's premier sporting hub with legacy initiatives.
Uzbek's Sindarov Creates Chess History at World Cup
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.
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!
China's Chess System: National Camps Create Champions
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.
10-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Wins UK Open Blitz Title
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's New Chess Dress Code: Fines for Wrinkled Clothes
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
Dark Squares: Danny Rensch's Chess Scandal Memoir
Danny Rensch's new book 'Dark Squares' chronicles his life from discovering chess in 1995 to the center of chess's biggest cheating scandal. Read the explosive revelations.
FIDE World Cup 2025: Wei Yi's Chess Dominance
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.
Page 1 of 4