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.…

Aggro with black sets apart Pragg & Vidit at Candidates

Indian players made an unspectacular yet steady start at the Candidates chess competition in Toronto. Three…