Indian perspective: Freestyle chess novel innovation, not a threat to world order

Is freestyle chess the new and coveted format? Not for the first time in the history…

Tata Steel Trailblazers, and celebrating a quantum leap for Indian chess

It was kind of obvious. When we as a team sat down to identify our focus…

Praggnanandhaa defies odds to come of age at Tata Steel chess

Shortly after midnight (IST), R Praggnanandhaa had a non-committal, neutral look on his face, probably not…

Pragg pips Gukesh in tie-breaker to win Tata Steel chess

R Praggnanandhaa had got overshadowed by the exploits of D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi in 2024.…

Arjun opens the door for Gukesh and Pragg to win Tata Steel chess

The Indian youth brigade has started the new year with as much flair as was seen…

Indians lead charge in nail-biting finish at Tata Steel Chess

The Indian contingent was expected to do well at the Tata Steel chess tournament in Wijk…

Barua feels urge to match Carlsen fuelling Gukesh’s Bull Run at Tata Steel chess

World champions react differently with that crown on their head. D Gukesh is having a good…

Consistency test for joint-leader Praggnanandhaa in Tata Steel chess

This is going to be a big year for R Praggnanandhaa, and he has made a…

Arjun Erigaisi close to securing Candidates spot amid Magnus Carlsen’s ‘Jeans-gate’

Arjun Erigaisi is not letting it go without a fight. To qualify for the Candidates next…

Arjun India’s lone hope in World Rapid & Blitz chess: Dibyendu Barua

Indian chess has had a fabulous 2024. World champion (D Gukesh), Olympiad clean sweep, an under-19…