Koneru Humpy. (PTI Photo) Koneru Humpy with her husband and daughter (X Photo)NEW DELHI: In the quiet, black-and-white corridors of chess, where the ticking clock echoes louder than the heartbeat, Koneru Humpy remains seated like an ancient banyan tree — rooted, rigid, and regal.Behind her stillness stays the tremors of sacrifice as the real championship…
R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: The latest FIDE ratings for March 2025 have brought significant shifts in the chess world, with GM Gukesh Dommaraju reaching a career-high world number-three ranking. His remarkable performance at the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 — a runner-up medal — saw him surpass…
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,…
NEW DELHI: If you are travelling on the Delhi Metro‘s blue line, The Lalit Hotel is just a five-minute walk away from Barakhamba Road metro station. For those driving or riding a bike, you’ll bypass the opulent Mandi House and the towering Bengali sweet shops before arriving at the gates of this five-star luxury.Entering the…
NEW DELHI: Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant victory by defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen in a classical game format. This match, which took place during the third round of the tournament, marked Praggnanandhaa’s first classical win against Carlsen. At just 18 years of age, Praggnanandhaa displayed his mettle on Carlsen’s home…
