Aravindh Chithambaram (Pic credit: Prague Chess) NEW DELHI: India’s chess dominance continued as Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the Prague Masters 2025 title, marking the first major triumph of his career. The 25-year-old finished ahead of elite players, including compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, after scoring six points from nine rounds. In the final round, Aravindh held Gurel…
Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured his US visa, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. The tournament commences on December 26th.Erigaisi, currently ranked world No. 4, had previously appealed to the US Embassy for expedited visa processing. He needed the visa to compete against…
India’s D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore. (FIDE/PTI) Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 18, secured the World Chess Championship title on Thursday when he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore. He achieved this victory by clinching…
