FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship Announced
FIDE and Freestyle Chess end feud to host a joint World Championship in Weissenhaus. Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi among six qualified. $300,000 prize pool.
FIDE and Freestyle Chess end feud to host a joint World Championship in Weissenhaus. Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi among six qualified. $300,000 prize pool.
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen heaps praise on Argentina's 12-year-old chess sensation Faustino Oro, the 'Messi of Chess,' and offers advice on his path to becoming the youngest grandmaster. Read the full story.
Nita Ambani celebrated India's 1983, 2007, and 2011 World Cup-winning teams at a special event. Read about the emotional reunion and her vision for sports in India.
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.
Explore the inspiring journey of chess grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, from youngest US GM to World Championship challenger and 5-time US champion. Discover his records and legacy.
Explore the incredible journey of Hikaru Nakamura, the American chess grandmaster who became a five-time U.S. champion and a global online sensation. Discover his career highlights and impact.
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.
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.
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 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.
Defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain get favourable draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Donald Trump awarded FIFA peace prize at star-studded ceremony. Full group details inside.
Lionel Messi's Argentina will begin its title defense against Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the USA faces Paraguay. Get all the group stage details and key fixtures.
President Donald Trump highlighted cooperation with Canada and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, despite ongoing disputes over trade and immigration policy. Read about the event's highlights and political backdrop.
Follow live updates as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw unfolds, determining the groups for a record 48 teams, including champions Argentina and finalists France. Discover the path to glory.
Indian football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw live online. Get details on time, pots, format, and how to stream from India. Don't miss the historic 48-team draw!
The official draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for December 5, 2025. Find out the exact time, channels, and streaming details to watch the event live from India.
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.
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.