Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion and the current world no. 1 in chess, found himself in an unusual situation involving a pair of jeans and a dress code violation last year. During the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New…
Anna Muzychuk (FIDE Chess Photo) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s top-ranked Anna Muzychuk, eighth in the world, is set to compete in Norway Chess Women 2025 (May 26–June 6), determined to build on her strong runner-up finish from last year.Born into a chess family, Anna learnt the ABC of the 64 squares early, guided by her parents,…
Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: In his column for The Economist last January, Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Chess champion and the current World No. 1, penned, “As the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins, I look forward not only to competing but to witnessing how this format reshapes…
Vaishali vs Nodirbek at Tata Steel Chess Challengers (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has outlined her primary ambitions for the year, focusing on achieving consistent performances and aiming for a spot in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. The 23-year-old had a notable year in 2024, marked by significant achievements including earning the Grandmaster…
Wei Yi (Photo Credit: Tata Steel Chess 2025) NEW DELHI: Just a few days back, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made a stunning statement in the Tata Steel Masters by defeating the youngest-ever World Chess Champion to claim the prestigious title, often referred to as the “Wimbledon of Chess,” at Wijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands.On the sidelines of…
D Gukesh (Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicked off at Weissenhaus on Germany’s Baltic coast, with Chess960 taking centre stage on Friday. The tournament, featuring top grandmasters, serves as a preliminary rapid event to determine the eight players advancing to the knockout phase.Indian GM D Gukesh,…
R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious at the Tata Steel Masters 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. His triumph was celebrated upon his return to Chennai, where officials from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) greeted…
Viswanathan Anand (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chess legend Viswanathan Anand’s unexpected withdrawal from the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has undoubtedly raised eyebrows across the global chess community.Initially scheduled to take part in the season-opening event in Germany, Anand’s decision to pull out has sparked questions, especially amid the tensions between FIDE, the global…
D Gukesh’s reaction after defeat to R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa displayed remarkable resilience and skill in the Masters section of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, putting up an extraordinary display of chess to defeat reigning world champion D Gukesh in the sudden death and claim his maiden title.The final encounter…
D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: The penultimate round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 on Saturday witnessed a series of impressive results for the Indian contingent in Wijk aan Zee.In a commanding performance, R Praggnanandhaa secured his sixth win of the tournament, defeating Serbia’s Alexey Sarana…
