The Indians continued to create ripples in the Candidates chess competition. Veering between sensational wins and…
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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…
Gukesh is no ordinary candidate
He doesn’t make headlines for his flamboyant moves. Nor does his game contain any X factor.…
Seasoned ‘seconds’ make their presence felt at Candidates
To have a strong team, it’s important to have a strong bench. Giving this idea a…
Vidit scripts milestone moment for Indian chess at Candidates
It was 3.45 am IST, Saturday. Not many saw live a massive moment in Indian chess.…
Share of the pie for Indians on day of draws at Candidates Chess
Seven of the eight games in the first round of the Candidates chess tournament ended in…
FIDE Candidates 2024: Know your Indian players
The FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates 2024 are scheduled to unfold in Toronto, Canada, spanning from…
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Hands Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Highlights Chess as Intellectual Legacy
Anurag Singh Thakur, the respected Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, handed over the Chess…