Magnus Carlsen forfeited his 14th-round World Blitz Championship clash after knocking over pieces and hitting his clock. The incident, witnessed by top GMs, marks another dramatic moment for the former World Champion. Read the full details.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's angry reaction after losing to India's Arjun Erigaisi at the World Blitz Championship in Doha went viral. Read about the incident and the chess community's mixed reactions.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, 22, defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic 9th round at the World Blitz Championship in Doha. Read about the key moments and standings.
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.
After Magnus Carlsen's viral table slam at the World Blitz Chess Championship, Anand Mahindra applauds Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi for his impeccable grace and sportsmanship in victory. Read the full story.
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi finally clinched a World Championship medal, securing bronze at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Read his journey of resilience.
12-year-old chess prodigy Sergey Sklokin defeats reigning world champion Gukesh at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in a stunning upset. Discover the story behind this historic win.
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.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeats World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic FIDE World Blitz Championship game in Doha. Read the full story of this stunning upset.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's emotional table slam after losing to India's Arjun Erigaisi at the World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha goes viral. Read about the stunning upset.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's furious table slam after a shock loss to India's Arjun Erigaisi at the World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha has gone viral. Read the full story of this major upset.
In a major upset, Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated defending champion Magnus Carlsen at the World Blitz Championship in Doha, triggering another infamous table slam from the Norwegian. Read the full analysis.
World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffers a shocking loss to 12-year-old FIDE Master Sergey Sklokin at the World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha after a critical blunder under time pressure. Read the full analysis.
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.
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!
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lost to Russia's Vladislav Artemiev at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Visibly frustrated, he pushed a camera away. Artemiev now leads the standings. Read the full details.
Magnus Carlsen angrily pushed a photographer's camera after losing to Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha. Details inside.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi displayed a defensive masterclass, holding world number one Magnus Carlsen to a 101-move draw with 98% accuracy at the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha. Read the full analysis.
Goutham Krishna H, a 15-year-old International Master from Trivandrum, defeated elite grandmasters like Radjabov and Aravindh on Day 1 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz in Doha, scoring 4/5. Read his inspiring story.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to Qatar for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. He discusses his strained FIDE ties, 'jeansgate', and family as his motivation. The event boasts a €1M+ prize fund.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. He cites personal ties, not FIDE, as key reason for his participation. Read about the event details and his 'jeansgate' comments.
World champion D. Gukesh heads to the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha with a relaxed mindset, aiming to experiment and enjoy. A strong Indian contingent, including Praggnanandhaa, is also in the fray.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh shares his relaxed mindset ahead of the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Samarkand. Read his thoughts on pressure, preparation, and the upcoming Candidates.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after intense burnout, steps back from tournaments. He now creates AI-powered chess training websites for elite players through 'vibe coding'. Read his story.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after Candidates burnout, is now 'vibe coding' elite training websites. He explains his conscious step back from intense competition. Read his story.
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.
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.