Nihal Sarin win puts PBG Alaskan on top in Global Chess League

At around 2.30 am IST, PBG Alaskan Knights emerged ahead of the rest in the Global…

Global Chess League: Indians the cynosures in galaxy of stars

Friends House. The chess world will be tuned to this venue in central London from October…

We were leading throughout and did not put a foot wrong: Praggnanandhaa on India’s success at the Chess Olympiad

After writing history for India at the Chess Olympiad, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is now getting ready for…

Turning 19 and in the company of two World No 1s

Motivation to take up a sport can vary. For Daniel Dardha — who saw his father…

“Gukesh is a massive favourite to win the World Championship”: Praggnanandhaa 

Indian chess is at an all-time high, and there is much interest in the sport across…

Raunak keen to make up for last year’s mistakes in GCL

All players, especially the younger ones, look forward to the Global Chess League. It’s a first…

Raving over Anand revolution, Polish GM unaware of GCL team co-owner Ashwin

He doesn’t know who Ravichandran Ashwin is, but is mighty impressed with the new generation of…

India’s chess nationals recognised as a World Cup qualifying event

There is good news on several fronts for Indian chess. This one is nothing compared to…

Indian chess one step away from historic achievement

Demeanour is an important element in sport. It’s not decisive but indicative. If you happened to…

Fearless approach sets this generation apart: Surya Shekhar Ganguly

“The hunger to succeed is greater than the fear of loss,” said Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly.…