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.
Anamika Gupta and Agrima Patel clinched top honours at the 2nd Mrs Kanak Vishnoi Memorial Women Chess Championship in Kanpur. The event saw 124 participants across five age groups. Read more.
The 7th All India Defence Accounts Chess Tournament concluded in Chandigarh with the Jammu team emerging victorious. Read about the winners and spirited performances.
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.
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.
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.
Andrey Esipenko clinches the sixth Candidates tournament slot after dramatic Chess World Cup in Goa. Read how the Russian GM secured his place against all odds.
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!
Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa missed winning opportunities at the FIDE World Cup. Read about their dramatic matches and what comes next.
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.
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.
Uzbekistan emerges as India's biggest chess rival with two semifinalists at FIDE World Cup 2025. Sindarov qualifies for Candidates 2026, threatening Indian prodigies' future prospects. Read analysis.
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!
Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi defeats India's Arjun Erigaisi in FIDE World Cup 2025 quarterfinals. Read about the intense match and what's next for Indian chess.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi draws with Russian GM Evgeny Shtembuliak in FIDE World Cup second round. The tense match ends 1-1, forcing tie-breakers. Follow the exciting chess tournament updates.
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.
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.
Dutch GM Loek van Wely dismisses Ian Nepomniachtchi's complaints about FIDE World Cup conditions in Goa. Read why top players defended India's organization.
P Harikrishna eliminated from FIDE World Cup by Martinez. Arjun Erigaisi becomes India's only remaining contender in the prestigious chess tournament. Follow the action!
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.