Russian Chess Exits World Top 20 for First Time Since 1971
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.
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13-Year-Old Aayaan Gupta Wins Chandigarh State Chess Championship
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.
GM Raunak Sadhwani Reveals Financial Struggles in Chess
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goa Schools Use Chess to Improve Student IQ and Focus
Goa's primary schools are introducing chess to combat educational stress and boost cognitive skills. Discover how this initiative is shaping young minds and creating future champions.
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.
Hungary's Chess Glory Fades, Rapport Seeks Revival
Hungary, a small nation with a giant chess legacy, faces a generational gap. Top GM Richárd Rapport discusses the past glory, sudden silence, and his mission to inspire a new wave of champions.
Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.
GM Volodar Murzin on India, Chess, and World Rapid Title
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.
RBI's Harshal Amisar Wins Inter-Bank Chess Tournament
Harshal Amisar from RBI emerged champion at the 58th Suresh Khandekar Memorial Inter-Bank Chess Tournament in Nagpur. Read about the event and winners.
Nagpur's GM Raunak Sadhwani on Chess's Expensive Reality
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.
Pragg, Giri, Caruana: Teammates Now, Rivals Soon
R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.
For India's Chess Stars, Home is the Ultimate Luxury
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.
GCL 2025: Live Commentary Headphones for Chess Fans
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.
3-Year-Old Indian Girl Makes Chess History with FIDE Rating
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.
Meet India's Unique Chess Enthusiasts: Their Inspiring Stories
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.
Hyderabad girl Anaya Sharma wins Commonwealth chess gold
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.
India's World Cup Dream Fades: What Went Wrong?
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.
Uzbek's Sindarov Creates Chess History at World Cup
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.
FIDE World Cup Final Heads to Tie-Break Decider
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!
China's Chess System: National Camps Create Champions
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 Chess Prodigy Wins UK Open Blitz Title
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's New Chess Dress Code: Fines for Wrinkled Clothes
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
Dark Squares: Danny Rensch's Chess Scandal Memoir
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.
FIDE World Cup 2025: Wei Yi's Chess Dominance
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.
Wei Yi beats Arjun Erigaisi in FIDE World Cup quarters
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.
Ukraine protests Russian team at FIDE chess championship
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.
Nakamura's 6 Wrong Predictions in Chess World Cup
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.
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