Kolkata spectator turnout impresses players in Tata Steel Chess India 2024

The royal presence of Magnus Carlsen, his defeat against India’s Arjun Erigaisi in Round 8 of…

Anand and Pragg lose, PBG Alaskan Knights maintain lead in Global Chess League

It was another flat day for the Indian players in the fifth round of the Tech…

Global Chess League: Indians the cynosures in galaxy of stars

Friends House. The chess world will be tuned to this venue in central London from October…

“Gukesh is a massive favourite to win the World Championship”: Praggnanandhaa 

Indian chess is at an all-time high, and there is much interest in the sport across…

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…

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.…

Gukesh knows how to handle pressure when it mounts, says coach Vishnu Prasanna

It’s a question D Gukesh has faced a few times in the last year or so.…

Pragg’s opening surprise well-rehearsed: Coach Ramesh

About 45 minutes into Round 4 of the Candidates chess tournament, the commentators in the live…

Pragg miracle on day of siblings

Among other things, chess is also about compensating for resources lost. One has to make up…

The sensational rise of Praggnanandhaa from prodigy to superpower is the highlight of Indian chess in 2023

As we look back at the highs of Indian sports in 2023, let’s revisit this episode…