Different test and common goal for Humpy and Vaishali at Norway Chess

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Stavanger is a city in south-west Norway. Internet search shows it is known as…

Case of curious disparity in standards of men’s and women’s chess

By Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Chess is one sport where men and women can compete on an equal…

Gukesh and Arjun silent, Pragg & Co. keep Indian flag flying

After the unparalleled highs of 2024, this year was going to be an acid test for…

‘Ambitious’ Pragg says Gukesh and Arjun’s success made him hungrier

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Maxim Vachier-Lagrave had a faint smile on his face, when he extended his hand…

Praggnanandhaa in touching distance of another elite title

R Praggnanandhaa is one favourable round away from what would be a big win and a…

Bucharest blues don’t augur well for Gukesh before Norway blockbuster

Players experience bad times. There are no exceptions. In that way, there may not be a…

Upwardly mobile Pragg reclaiming lost ground

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay A prodigy at 10, international chess sensation by 17-18 and then classmates — so…

Romania warm-up for Gukesh before the big one in Norway

Classical chess is back after a slew of freestyle and rapid events. This brings the Indians…

Koneru Humpy Claims Joint-First in Pune Grand Prix, Keeps Candidates Dream Alive

Koneru Humpy delivered a clutch performance at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune, finishing joint-top…

Gukesh: Champion of Chess, and of a Cause

To think of it now! It was exactly a year ago when D Gukesh was giving…