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Watch: Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh and other chess champions flex dancing moves in viral video | Chess News – Times of India

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Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh and other chess champions (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian chess icons, including five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand and reigning World Champion D Gukesh, lit up Pongal celebrations with their infectious energy and dance moves.Joining them were prodigious talents Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi, all decked out in traditional attire, veshtis, at…

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Explained: Why Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared World Blitz chess title | Chess News – Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: The 2024 World Blitz Championship final in Wall Street, New York culminated in a groundbreaking decision as Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi chose to share the coveted title. This unprecedented outcome followed an intense, closely fought series of games that, if not anything,…

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‘What a way to wrap up 2024’: Viswanathan Anand congratulates Vaishali on clinching bronze in World Blitz Championship | Chess News – Times of India

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Viswanathan Anand and Vaishali (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The 2024 World Blitz Championship in New York saw Indian chess prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu finishing third after a stellar entry to the knockouts. As India’s Vaishali clinched a historic bronze medal in the Women’s section, former world champion and Vaishali’s mentor Viswanathan Anand congratulated the 23-year-old…

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‘We followed the rules, Magnus Carlsen didn’t’: FIDE deputy prez Viswanathan Anand | Chess News – Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen’s unexpected withdrawal from the World Rapid and Blitz Championships has drawn sharp reactions from across the chess community. The controversy stemmed from Carlsen’s refusal to comply with FIDE‘s dress code, which prohibits jeans at tournament venues. This defiance led to his disqualification…

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‘We gave Magnus Carlsen more than enough time to change,’ clarifies FIDE CEO | Chess News – Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: World No.1 and five-time world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen on Friday faced an unexpected exit from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, igniting debate across the chess community. The controversy arose after the Norwegian Grandmaster was not paired for his Round 9 match after his…

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FIDE disqualifies Magnus Carlsen for dress-code violation | Chess News – Times of India

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Photo: @MagnusCarlsen on X Former world champion Magnus Carlsen made a controversial exit from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship after refusing to change his attire following violation of FIDE‘s dress code by wearing jeans at the venue in New York on Friday.The five-time world champion initially received a fine beore being disqualified Carlsen,…

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‘New York here I come’: Arjun Erigaisi clears visa hurdle for World Rapid and Blitz Championships in the US | Chess News – Times of India

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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…

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‘Gukesh will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: Coach Gajewski on new world chess champion | Chess News – Times of India

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D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Polish chess grandmaster and D Gukesh‘s coach during the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship, Grzegorz Gajewski has reflected on the rise of the new world chess champion Gukesh.He drew comparisons between his protégé and Magnus Carlsen, who is a five-time world champion and also regarded as…

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India’s no.1 chess player Arjun Erigaisi faces US visa trouble, urges embassy to expedite process | Chess News – Times of India

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Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-ranked chess star Arjun Erigaisi has issued a public plea to expedite the return of his passport ahead of the prestigious World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Erigaisi, currently ranked number one in India for rapid chess, took…

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