D Gukesh: The boy out to win the world

Bengaluru: There was a three-way tie for first place at the WR Masters in February 2023.…

‘Father of Indian chess boom’: The Anand effect that’s shaping a ‘golden generation’

“If you had to roll the dice, these are pretty good teams to roll them with.”…

Indian men’s and women’s teams win maiden double Gold in Chess Olympiad history

Image Source : AP Gukesh Dommaraju at Chess Olympiad 2024 round 11 in Budapest on September…

Google is the title sponsor for World chess championship

Google is the title sponsor of the World chess championship match between Ding Liren and D.…

Chess World Championship, Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Delhi joins Chennai and Singapore in race to host the event

Chennai, New Delhi and Singapore are in race to host the Chess World Championship between D.…

World Chess Championship: Two separate bids from India, it’s AICF vs Tamil Nadu govt

The World Chess Championship is at least six months away but there’s already a mini-match unfolding…

All games drawn in final round, R Praggnanandhaa finishes joint second

R Praggnanandhaa tried hard but had to settle for a draw with David Navara of Czech…

Candidates chess could be moved to Spain if Canada visas not issued: official

The 2024 Candidates chess tournament scheduled in Canada by the sport’s world body from April 3…

Chess: After 6 months of being asked the same question, Gukesh finally answers by qualifying for Candidates

Over the last six months, India’s D Gukesh has been on something of a world tour.…

Nihal, Arjun tied for top place in World Blitz

India’s Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi were among the eight joint leaders after 12 rounds on…