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…

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…

Youth, the secret and feature of India’s success at Chess Olympiad

The average age of the Indian quartet that played most of the matches in the open…

Seeds that Anand sowed finally bear fruit – Indian chess’s time to dominate

The final match had just ended, and that was when Dibyendu Barua, a dear friend and…

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.…

The Chess Olympiad challenge will get tougher, but Indians have shown they can do it

It’s something to start a tournament as the favourites, and something else to live up to…

System transparency will draw sponsors to Rs 65-cr plan: AICF prez Narang

Indian chess remains a newsmaker. Close on the heels of D Gukesh’s historic triumph at the…

We were all hugging and smiling and it was beautiful: Gukesh reflects on his historic Candidates triumph

Seventeen-year-old D Gukesh has left an unforgettable mark on the world of chess with his historic…

Coach credits second for Gukesh’s bravery with black

Ability to soak pressure, solid performances with black pieces and finding opening novelties to catch the…