Exclusive | ‘A big step forward for women’: World No. 8 Anna Muzychuk on equal prize in Norway Chess | Chess News – The Times of India

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,…

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R Praggnanandhaa scripts history, beats world number one Magnus Carlsen in classical chess for first time | Chess News – Times of India

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…

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