“All three are in with a chance. That’s a good start,” GM Krishnan Sasikiran said of…
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Gukesh joint-second after dramatic loss under time pressure at Candidates chess
Viswanathan Anand on official live commentary described it as a ‘tragedy’. It was a blunder from…
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…