Carlsen's 9th Blitz Gold, Erigaisi's Bronze for India
Magnus Carlsen extends his dominance with a 9th World Blitz Chess title. India's Arjun Erigaisi wins a historic bronze, joining Viswanathan Anand in an elite club. Read the full story.
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Carlsen wins 9th Blitz title, Erigaisi takes bronze in Doha
Magnus Carlsen staged a stunning comeback to win his 9th World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha. India's Arjun Erigaisi secured a bronze, ending the year with two medals. 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.
Carlsen's 'Shameful' Table Slam Sparks Fan Backlash
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen faces severe criticism after angrily slamming the table following a shock loss to India's Arjun Erigaisi at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha. Fans call it disgraceful behaviour.
Carlsen loses by forfeit after knocking over pieces in Doha
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lost a crucial game by forfeit at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha after accidentally knocking over pieces. The incident hurt his title chances. Read the full details here.
Carlsen's table-slam after loss to India's Arjun Erigaisi sparks debate
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.
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.
Mahindra hails Erigaisi's composure after Carlsen's reaction
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.
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.
12-Year-Old Prodigy Beats World Chess Champion Gukesh
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 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.
Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen in Blitz chess
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.
Carlsen's table slam after shock loss to Arjun Erigaisi
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.
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.
Arjun Erigaisi Wins Bronze at FIDE World Rapid Chess 2024
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinches a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 in Samarkand. PM Modi leads the nation in congratulating the chess prodigy on his stellar achievement.
Carlsen Covers Betby Logo to Comply with FIDE Dress Code
Magnus Carlsen won his 6th World Rapid title in Doha after taping over his betting sponsor's logo to avoid FIDE fines. Details on the dress code clash and last year's jeans controversy inside.
Arjun Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy Win Bronze at FIDE World Rapid
Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy clinch bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 in Samarkand. Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulates the grandmasters on their stellar achievement.
Carlsen wins 6th World Rapid Chess title; Indians win bronze
Magnus Carlsen staged a stunning comeback to win his sixth World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. India's Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy secured bronze medals in open and women's sections. Read the full story.
FIDE rule bars Koneru Humpy from World Rapid playoff
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy was denied a chance to defend her World Rapid title in a playoff due to a controversial FIDE regulation. Read the full story of the Doha heartbreak.
Artemiev beats Carlsen, Erigaisi to lead World Rapid Chess
Vladislav Artemiev defeats world No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen in successive rounds to grab joint lead at World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Gukesh in joint third.
Humpy co-leads in World Rapid Chess, Gukesh & Arjun shine
Koneru Humpy is in prime position to defend her Women's World Rapid title after Day 2 in Doha. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi are the top-ranked Indians in the Open section. Follow the thrilling action.
Magnus Carlsen shoves camera after loss in Doha
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.
Arjun Erigaisi's defensive masterclass holds Magnus Carlsen
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.
Gukesh shares lead with Carlsen at World Rapid Chess
World champion Gukesh D won four straight games to share the lead with Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi after Day 1 of the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha. Follow the action.
Kerala's 15-year-old IM shocks top GMs at World Rapid & Blitz
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.
Carlsen back in Doha for World Rapid & Blitz Championships
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.
Carlsen back at World Rapid & Blitz in Qatar, talks FIDE
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.
Gukesh: 'No big expectations' for World Rapid & Blitz Chess
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.
Gukesh: No Expectations, Just Play at World Rapid & Blitz
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.
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.
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