‘What can be’ favours Pandya more than ‘what is’ before T20 World Cup selection

The one who used to be an automatic choice might become a subject of deliberation, when…

AICF governing body to discuss 5-year action plan on May 4; extends support to D Gukesh for World Championship match

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is keen to ride the momentum created by the success…

India likely to bid for Gukesh’s world championship match

There is nothing called home advantage in chess. However, if things go according to the plans…

Shutdown pill for troll trauma on social media

“We can’t put this beast back in the cage. So it’s important to understand this beast…

Shades of Kramnik in Gukesh’s unusual variations: Sasikiran

D Gukesh’s triumph at the Candidates meet and some consistently strong displays by a band of…

Coach credits second for Gukesh’s bravery with black

Ability to soak pressure, solid performances with black pieces and finding opening novelties to catch the…

Gukesh makes history in Candidates chess

Remember 5.58 am, April 22, 2024, in India. That’s the moment D Gukesh made history. That…

Dramatic win makes Gukesh sole leader with a round to go

Surprise comes in different forms. D Gukesh unfurled a deadly plan in the garb of pretending…

White edge and momentum with co-leader Gukesh in Candidates penultimate round

The Candidates chess competition is heading towards an end no engine foresaw! It has been one…

Win with black brings Gukesh back as joint-leader

“It’s probably more likely that he will have a bad event than a good event,” was…