Magnus Carlsen meets 3-year-old prodigy Anish Sarkar: 'Amazing to see his level'
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen meets 3-year-old prodigy Anish Sarkar: 'Amazing to see his level'

India Today  

Three-year-old chess prodigy Anish Sarkar had the opportunity to meet and greet his idol Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday, November 12. Anish Sarkar with his idol Magnus Carlsen WHO IS ANISH SARKAR Hailing from Kaikhali in North Kolkata, Anish began his chess journey under the guidance of Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua. While Anish's idols are neither Magnus Carlsen nor Viswanathan Anand, his favourite player is Dutch chess Grandmaster Anish Giri. Born on 26 January 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess at the West Bengal State Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall, defeating two rated players – Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.

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World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
1 week ago

World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess

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It will be an exciting battle when new chess world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen is set to take on new chess world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess in 2025. Images: Magnus Carlsen and FIDE on X The new chess world champion, D Gukesh, will face his toughest task when he takes on world No.1 …

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025
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1 week, 2 days ago

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

India Today  

The chess world is set for a blockbuster clash as reigning World Champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, at the Norway Chess tournament next year. D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Reflecting on his upcoming challenge, Gukesh expressed his excitement: "I'm excited to face the strongest players in the world again in Norway, and also the …

Magnus Carlsen on prospect of a showdown against D Gukesh: 'Not part of this circus anymore'
1 week, 4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen on prospect of a showdown against D Gukesh: 'Not part of this circus anymore'

Firstpost  

After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history on Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh expressed his desire to face reigning world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, preferably while defending his title in the future. D Gukesh had expressed the desire to face world No 1 Magnus Carlsen after defeating Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore. FIDE/Reuters …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion
1 week, 4 days ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion

The Independent  

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Carlsen on Gukesh becoming world chess champion: 'He had weak moments but deserves to win the championship'
1 week, 5 days ago

Carlsen on Gukesh becoming world chess champion: 'He had weak moments but deserves to win the championship'

Firstpost  

1 Magnus Carlsen also said that new world chess champion D Gukesh can now go on a great run of form, which could make him the second-best or even the best player in the world. Magnus Carlsen said that D Gukesh can go onto become world No.2 or even No.1 after his World Chess Championship victory. 1 and former world …

Watch: Magnus Carlsen left blushing as 20-year-old Indian chess player touches World No.1’s feet
1 month ago

Watch: Magnus Carlsen left blushing as 20-year-old Indian chess player touches World No.1’s feet

Hindustan Times  

Considered by many to be one of the greats, Magnus Carlsen's presence in Kolkata has created plenty of excitement for chess fans. He ended the tournament in style, defeating Vidit Gujrathi in the final round to finish with three consecutive wins and a total of 13 points to win the blitz crown. Fans have flocked to the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium …

Magnus Carlsen remains unperturbed with competition, lauds India’s success before Tata Steel Chess 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen remains unperturbed with competition, lauds India’s success before Tata Steel Chess 2024

The Hindu  

“It doesn’t matter to me!” Those straightforward words from Magnus Carlsen — arguably one of the greatest chess players in history — reaffirmed his stance on selectively engaging in classical chess, despite the emergence of talented young challengers. At the drawing of lots for the Tata Steel Chess India 2024 tournament, Carlsen reiterated his ambivalence towards returning to regular classical …

World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen reveals why he doesn't play in India every year
1 month, 1 week ago

World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen reveals why he doesn't play in India every year

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him.The five-time world champion, who held the title from 2013 to 2023, chose not to defend his crown, citing lack of motivation. "I don't play a lot of …

3-Year-Old Anish Sarkar: The Youngest Rated Chess Player in History
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

3-Year-Old Anish Sarkar: The Youngest Rated Chess Player in History

India Today  

Kolkata's 3-year-old Anish Sarkar becomes the youngest rated chess player in history. Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players. He was also fortunate to get an opportunity to play against India No. 1 and World …

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen is set to return to the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata in November 2024. He will be looking to defend his title against a strong field that includes rising stars like Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa. Carlsen's presence will add to the excitement of the event, which is a celebration of Indian chess.

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 3 months ago

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

At the Julius Baer Generation Cup which ended on Sunday, Magnus Carlsen was asked when he expected the new generation to take over. Anand is also a player – you need to be one to be a mentor, he said – the second-highest ranked Indian with an Elo rating of 2754, even though he played a handful of classical games …

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

India's latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of his World Cup title dreams, going down to Magnus Carlsen in the final, but the 18-year-old prodigy on September 3 asserted that the five-time world champion Norwegian was "far from invincible". Praggnanandhaa had a dream World Cup run in Baku last month when he became the youngest ever finalist …

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup

India TV News  

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final as five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen won the Chess World Cup for the first time in history. The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa, who became only the second Indian and the youngest to feature in the Chess World Cup final, failed to manage time as Carlsen overpowered him in Baku on …

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen

Al Jazeera  

India’s 18-year-old grandmaster will take on Norway’s reigning world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Chess World Cup final in Baku. India will watch with bated breath as its chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa takes on Norway’s world number one Magnus Carlsen in the final of the International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting on Tuesday. Ananthram, who has …

World Champion Magnus Carlsen Quits After First Move Against Hans Niemann; Sparks Cheating Controversy
2 years, 3 months ago

World Champion Magnus Carlsen Quits After First Move Against Hans Niemann; Sparks Cheating Controversy

News 18  

World champion Magnus Carlsen quit his preliminary matchup against American GM Hans Niemann after just one move against him at the Julius Baer Generation Cup on Monday. I've always enjoyed playing in the @STLChessClub, and hope to be back in the future https://t.co/YFSpl8er3u— Magnus Carlsen September 5, 2022 Though Carlsen didn’t point any fingers directly at Niemann that he had …

Magnus-spotting: All for the view of a megastar
2 years, 4 months ago

Magnus-spotting: All for the view of a megastar

Hindustan Times  

During the past week in Mahabalipuram, these words have been uttered with a tinge of bewilderment and disbelief umpteen times, mostly in hushed tones, conforming to the decorum expected at a chess venue. Just before he is about to make his first move – white pawn to e4 – a Kenyan player even walks all the way from the second …

Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning
2 years, 4 months ago

Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning

Hindustan Times  

One corner of the main venue at the 44th Chess Olympiad was buzzing with activity on Saturday afternoon. Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen competes in the 44th Chess Olympiad Once his game began, Carlsen was in his zone. In the open section, the first Indian team, seeded second behind the United States, defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5. With Surya Shekhar Ganguly, …

Chess Olympiad: Stars to watch out for
2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Stars to watch out for

The Hindu  

Every Chess Olympiad produces its share of performers. The chess world is sure to keep an eye on how Magnus Carlsen shapes the fortunes of Norway or the margin of victory for super hot favourites USA in the Open section. Nodirbek Abdusattorov : This 17-year-old made the chess world sit up and watch in disbelief as he clinched the 2021 …

Magnus Carlsen Will Not Defend His World Championship in 2023
2 years, 5 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Will Not Defend His World Championship in 2023

News 18  

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his world championship in 2023 against Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi as he is not motivated to play another match, the Norwegian five-time champion said in a podcast on Wednesday. “Ultimately the conclusion stands, one that I’m pretty comfortable with, one that I’ve thought a lot about for a long time now, I would say more than …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen; Leads Standings
2 years, 6 months ago

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen; Leads Standings

News 18  

Indian ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament to climb to the top spot. After defeating the Norwegian superstar in the Blitz event that preceded the Classical section, Anand claimed the victory in a thrilling Armageddon after the regular …

Praggnanandhaa Has Potential to Become World Champion: Viswanathan Anand
2 years, 8 months ago

Praggnanandhaa Has Potential to Become World Champion: Viswanathan Anand

The Quint  

At the age of 16, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest chess player ever to beat Carlsen. who became India's first grandmaster in 1988 said Praggnanandhaa is a very talented player and can become a big name if he keeps up improving his game. Many players like him have the potential to make India proud in the world," Anand said. The 52-year-old …

Indian teenager Praggnanandhaa beats world chess champion Carlsen
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian teenager Praggnanandhaa beats world chess champion Carlsen

Al Jazeera  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who in 2016 became the youngest international master in history at 10, beats Carlsen in online championship. India’s teenage chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has won praise for a stunning victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in an online championship. Praggnanandhaa, 16, who in 2016 became the youngest international master in history at age 10, beat Carlsen late …

A 16-year-old from India has beaten world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
2 years, 10 months ago

A 16-year-old from India has beaten world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

NPR  

A 16-year-old from India has beaten world chess champion Magnus Carlsen Enlarge this image toggle caption Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images At just 16 years old, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is now the youngest chess player ever to defeat Magnus Carlsen in his long reign as world champion. Sponsor Message Pragg is the youngest person to defeat …

GM Praggnanandhaa Says 'Was Just Enjoying Myself' after Stunning World No.1 Magnus Carlsen
2 years, 10 months ago

GM Praggnanandhaa Says 'Was Just Enjoying Myself' after Stunning World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

News 18  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, becoming only the third from the country to clinch a victory over the Norwegian superstar. The 16-year old prodigy was hailed by many on the social media, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and All-India Chess Federation president Sanjay …

GM R Praggnanandhaa: No special preparation for the Magnus Carlsen match
2 years, 10 months ago

GM R Praggnanandhaa: No special preparation for the Magnus Carlsen match

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stunned world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, becoming only the third from the country to clinch a victory over the Norwegian superstar. The 16-year old prodigy was hailed by many on the social media, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and All-India Chess Federation president Sanjay …

Magnus Carlsen: Future of classical chess a little bit dubious
4 years, 1 month ago

Magnus Carlsen: Future of classical chess a little bit dubious

The Hindu  

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen is unsure about any further growth of the mass interest in classical time format. The Norwegian genius, the most dominant player across different time formats, has continued his supremacy among the world’s best players even in the inaugural million-dollar online Chess Tour named after him this year. With a growing number of chess fans across …

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen suffers first defeat in more than two years, loses to Jan-Krzysztof Duda
4 years, 2 months ago

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen suffers first defeat in more than two years, loses to Jan-Krzysztof Duda

Firstpost  

Oslo: World chess champion Magnus Carlsen has suffered his first defeat in more than two years and a record 125 games, while playing a tournament in his native Norway. The world number one resigned after when he was a bishop down in the endgame against Polish grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda, who is ranked a relatively humble number 15 in the world. …

Legends of Chess: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi make short work of Svidler, Giri in first set
4 years, 4 months ago

Legends of Chess: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi make short work of Svidler, Giri in first set

The Hindu  

Continuing their irrepressible form, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi needed just three games to race past Peter Svidler and Anish Giri in the first set of their semifinals of chess24 Legends of Chess on Friday. Carlsen won the first and third games with black pieces while Nepomniachtchi battled long to save a draw before winning the next two to post …

Viswanathan Anand Loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ends Disastrous Legends of Chess Campaign With 8 Defeats
4 years, 4 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ends Disastrous Legends of Chess Campaign With 8 Defeats

News 18  

Indian GM Viswanathan Anand suffered his eighth loss in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down to long-time rival Vasyl Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the final round. In other matches, world No.1 Magnus Carlsen beat Vladimir Kramnik 3-1 to finish with an all-win record after nine matches in the preliminary stage. Legends of Chess is a unique …

Viswanathan Anand registers first win at Legends of Chess tournament
4 years, 4 months ago

Viswanathan Anand registers first win at Legends of Chess tournament

India TV News  

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand finally ended his losing streak as he got the better of Israel's Boris Gelfand in the ongoing Legends of Chess tournament. After losing first six matches in row, Anand got back to winning ways, beating Gelfand 2.5-0.5. The 50-year-old, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, had earlier lost to Ian …

Chess24 Legends of Chess Round 7, highlights: Anand beats Gelfand, Carlsen downs Svidler
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess24 Legends of Chess Round 7, highlights: Anand beats Gelfand, Carlsen downs Svidler

The Hindu  

Catch Monday's action: WHAT HAPPENED ON SUNDAY? Former world champion Viswanathan Anand’s struggles continued in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament as he suffered his sixth consecutive defeat with a 2-3 loss to Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat Nepomniachtchi won the decisive tie-break in 41 moves to shatter the hopes of …

Legends of Chess: Nepomniachtchi inflicts another defeat on Anand
4 years, 4 months ago

Legends of Chess: Nepomniachtchi inflicts another defeat on Anand

The Hindu  

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand’s struggles continued in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament as he suffered his sixth consecutive defeat with a 2-3 loss to Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. Anand started the sixth round match with a draw as he came up with good defensive moves to keep the Russian at bay in a 53-move draw. World …

Chess24 Legends of Chess highlights: Anand slumps to fifth loss, Carlsen stays unbeaten
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess24 Legends of Chess highlights: Anand slumps to fifth loss, Carlsen stays unbeaten

The Hindu  

Catch Saturday's action: WHAT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY? Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand suffered his fourth straight defeat in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 2-3 to Anish Giri of the Netherlands. The Chennai-based Anand, who is making his maiden appearance at the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, settled for a 82-move draw in the opening game of the …

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand tastes defeat against Magnus Carlsen; Anish Giri beats Vladimir Kramnik
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand tastes defeat against Magnus Carlsen; Anish Giri beats Vladimir Kramnik

Firstpost  

In best-of-four contest former World Champion Viswanathan Anand lost 1.5-2.5 to reigning World No 1 Magnus Carlsen India’s Viswanathan Anand suffered his second consecutive loss, going down to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the second round of the $ 150,000 chess24 Legends of Chess online tournament. The former world champion had kept the Norwegian ace in check in three …

Legends of Chess: Magnus Carlsen, Giri, Liren in spotlight
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess: Magnus Carlsen, Giri, Liren in spotlight

The Hindu  

Without being among the favourites, six seasoned practitioners bring in a fresh flavour to the penultimate event of the million-dollar Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. If Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi advance following a nine-round preliminary phase, it will be a repeat line-up of the Chessable Master held earlier this month. Even if one, among Viswanathan Anand, …

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