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Carlsen and litmus test await Gukesh and Arjun in Norway Chess
Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Norway Chess has been one of the biggest annual events since its inception in…
“Will be a fun challenge” – World Champion Gukesh Ahead of His Clash with World No.1 Magnus Carlsen
World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju arrived in Stavanger on Saturday, 24 May, ahead of the highly…
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…