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.
Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years and 7 months from Madhya Pradesh, makes history as the youngest player ever to earn a FIDE rapid rating of 1572. Discover his incredible journey.
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.
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.
After winning gold at the FIDE World Team Championship, Russia's chess chief boasts their school is the world's best. India, without its grandmasters, exited in the quarter-finals.
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.
Magnus Carlsen confirms World Rapid & Blitz Championship return with jeans promise. World champion Gukesh leads 41-strong Indian contingent in Doha from Dec 25-30. Read more!
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.
Grandmaster Levon Aronian discusses his emotional return to Goa for FIDE World Cup 2025, recalling his 2002 World Junior Championship victory and career revival. Exclusive insights from TOI Sports.
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.
Follow live updates as Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna compete in Round 5 Game 2 at FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa. Both Indians drew their opening games and now face crucial matches for quarterfinal qualification.
Veteran P Harikrishna's aggressive run to the Chess World Cup's fifth round, marked by bold queen sacrifices, showcases the formidable depth of Indian chess talent. Discover how he's flying the flag for his generation.
Eight-year-old Aayaan Gupta from Chandigarh triumphs at National Under-9 Chess Championship in Delhi. The young prodigy scored 8.5 points to claim the prestigious title.
FIDE President reveals Cyprus as host for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Discover which Indian players are competing for qualification spots at the ongoing Goa World Cup. Read more!
Arjun Erigaisi impresses with top form while R Praggnanandhaa battles through at the FIDE Chess World Cup. Get the latest updates on India's chess campaign!
Witness high-stakes chess action as India's top grandmasters battle for supremacy in Round 3 of FIDE World Cup 2025. Get live streaming details, complete pairings, and expert analysis.
Discover how chess champions like Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen use simple activities like walking to maintain peak mental performance during intense tournaments.
Indian chess sensation Vidit Gujrathi ends the spectacular run of 12-year-old Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro in a thrilling FIDE World Cup encounter. Read about the masterful display that halted the young star's historic campaign.
Indian chess grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna responds to Ian Nepomniachtchi's controversial remarks about the Chess World Cup in Goa, defending India's growing stature in global chess.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi defeats 12-year-old Argentine sensation Faustino Oro in a nail-biting Chess World Cup encounter. Read about the generational clash that captivated the chess world.
CircleChess unveils India's groundbreaking tech-driven chess learning platform, blending artificial intelligence with interactive classrooms to transform how children learn chess while developing cognitive skills.
In a stunning FIDE World Cup upset, Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh eliminates two-time World Championship contender Ian Nepomniachtchi, who leaves the venue immediately after defeat.
Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh creates major upset against world No. 7 Ian Nepomniachtchi at FIDE Chess World Cup, while former champion Vladimir Kramnik leads 2-0. Nepomniachtchi faces social media backlash for post-match complaints.
Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna stuns the chess world with a spectacular queen sacrifice at the FIDE World Cup, executing a strategy he first conceived nearly a decade ago to secure a remarkable victory.