Hopes are high and expectations moderate. Their wonder year notwithstanding, the Indian youngsters are not…
Tag: Indian Chess
Conqueror and gentleman, the Gukesh tale of simplicity in excellence
An 18-year-old who looks and behaves beyond his age, he turns up suited-booted for his games…
A year of alchemy for Indian chess
In world chess, 2024 will be remembered as India’s year. Making it more specific, it was…
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…