Magnus Carlsen was the sole chess player to earn over $1 million in prize money in 2025, amassing $1.5M. India's top earner Arjun Erigaisi pocketed $431,214, ranking 8th globally. Read the full breakdown.
Ian Nepomniachtchi's exit from the world's top 20 marks a historic low for Russian chess. Explore the decline of the Soviet chess empire and the rise of new powers like India and China.
13-year-old Aayaan Gupta triumphs at the Chandigarh State Chess Championship 2024. Discover how the young prodigy secured victory and what's next for him.
India's young Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani opens up about financial hurdles, rating loss, and the high cost of coaching in professional chess. Read his exclusive interview and future plans.
Magnus Carlsen secures a historic 9th World Blitz Chess Championship in a dramatic comeback. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze. Full story inside!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite hosting the FIDE World Cup after 23 years with a record 24 players, India failed to secure Candidates spots. Analysis reveals home pressure, knockout format, and over-reliance on engines as key factors.
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 Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan wins women's first prize at UK Open Blitz Championships. Read about her incredible journey and records.
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
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.
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!
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reveals how competing in Goa's FIDE World Cup offered rare comforts - from family support to familiar food - that he misses during international tournaments. Discover his travel struggles and home advantage.
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.