For only the second time in 10 rounds, games involving Indians in the open section of…
Category: Chess
Vidit bounces back with second win against World No. 3
The Indians continued to create ripples in the Candidates chess competition. Veering between sensational wins and…
Gukesh downs Vidit to reclaim share of lead
This edition of the Candidates chess competition is turning out to be a rollercoaster ride. There…
Addition of killer instinct changed Vidit: Roktim Bandyopadhyay, childhood coach
This was around 15-16 years ago, at the annual open chess meet in Kolkata, when the…
Fighting chess marks Indian campaign at Candidates: Sasikiran
“All three are in with a chance. That’s a good start,” GM Krishnan Sasikiran said of…
Gukesh joint-second after dramatic loss under time pressure at Candidates chess
Viswanathan Anand on official live commentary described it as a ‘tragedy’. It was a blunder from…
Great day for Indian men at Candidates chess
“What’s Vidit Gujrathi’s favourite holiday destination? Waiting room,” someone quipped in the comments section, during live…
Gukesh shares Candidates lead after dramatic win
On a day of late drama, three Indians in the open section of the Candidates chess…
I like when young players play antiquated line: Nigel Short on Praggnanandhaa’s wonder move
Early into his game against Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa moved his pawn to f5 square. The…
Pragg’s opening surprise well-rehearsed: Coach Ramesh
About 45 minutes into Round 4 of the Candidates chess tournament, the commentators in the live…