Chess Olympiad 2022 Day 9 Highlights, results: Gukesh, India draw with Azerbaijan; Senior India women lose to Poland
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 Day 9 Highlights, results: Gukesh, India draw with Azerbaijan; Senior India women lose to Poland

The Hindu  

Welcome to the live coverage of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. 8:54pm: In the open section, India 2 drew with Azerbaijan, as the amazing winning streak of D. Gukesh finally came to an end; he had to settle for a draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Track the India Women’s boards here: Track the India Men’s boards here: DAY 8 RECAP: Gukesh’s spotless record endures, India 2 stuns USA If ever, any proof was needed of India’s growing chess prowess, four fearless teenagers presented it to the world in a telling manner on Saturday. In a display of immense self-belief in the face of heavy odds, D. Gukesh, Nihal Sarin, R. Praggnanandhaa and Raunak Sadhwani joined hands to script a sensational 3-1 victory over Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Wesley So and Leinier Dominguez Perez - ranked between 5 and 12 in live ratings. Before a late-blunder from P. Harikrishna in a 102-move marathon proved decisive as Armenia retained its one-point lead at 15 points and Indian 1 battled to a 2-2 draw against second seed Ukraine to stay ahead in the women’s section, Gukesh and Raunak scripted a stunning victory for India 2, seeded 11.

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New Delhi to be the likely venue for 2025 Chess World Cup
2 weeks, 2 days ago

New Delhi to be the likely venue for 2025 Chess World Cup

The Hindu  

New Delhi will be the likely venue for this year’s Chess World Cup. Global chess governing body FIDE and the All India Chess Federation are soon expected to announce the host city of the tournament, which had been allotted to India. It is learnt that the central government is also backing the Capital as the venue for the World Cup, …

India's sporting highs and lows of 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's sporting highs and lows of 2024

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A cricket World Cup, half a dozen Olympic medals, two chess world champions and a historic double in Chess Olympiad, the year 2024 gave Indian sports fans many reasons to celebrate. Since 2013, when they last won an ICC title, Indian cricket team had endured heartbreaking losses in the knockouts, including 2023 ODI World Cups and two World Test …

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

India Today  

Decorated chess player Tania Sachdev expressed her disappointment with the Delhi government on Monday, alleging a lack of support for chess players in the state. Tania highlighted how support from other state governments has propelled their players to achieve great success in chess and revealed that she has received no recognition for her Olympiad victories in 2022 and 2024. Screengrab …

‘Home of Chess’ to nurture more grandmasters: CM Stalin
3 months ago

‘Home of Chess’ to nurture more grandmasters: CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced the establishment of a chess academy, Home of Chess, under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu. The announcement was made during an event to felicitate D Gukesh, who became the youngest grandmaster to win the World Chess Championship. Stalin said, “This event is not only to congratulate Gukesh but also to …

Gukesh’s feat cements reign of India’s golden generation in Chess
3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh’s feat cements reign of India’s golden generation in Chess

New Indian Express  

On Thursday night in Singapore, D Gukesh grabbed the opportunity of his lifetime to become the youngest world chess champion. When Viswanathan Anand’s reign as world champion ended in 2013, there was a persistent question of who would be the next Vishy. This is India’s golden generation in chess and their reign is only getting started. Arjun Erigaisi, who broke …

FIDE hints at hosting major Chess event in India in 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIDE hints at hosting major Chess event in India in 2025

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: The world governing body for chess, FIDE, may host a 'very major event' in India in 2025, according to its Director General, Emil Sutovsky. "There's always talk with India," Sutovsky told select Indian media on the sidelines of the chess World Championship in Singapore. We are in constant talks with the All India Chess Federation, and there's a connection …

'Winning the Chess Olympiad has put India on the map': Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi at HTLS 2024
4 months ago

'Winning the Chess Olympiad has put India on the map': Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi at HTLS 2024

Hindustan Times  

Almost two months after the historical achievement, Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli is yet to entirely soak in the euphoria of winning the gold-medal finish at the 2024 Chess Olympiads, where the Indian men's and women's teams took the top honour. The two team and four individual gold medals are believed by many to be the start of a new era …

It won’t be this easy in future Olympiads, says Viswanathan Anand
5 months, 3 weeks ago

It won’t be this easy in future Olympiads, says Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu  

After erring at the last hurdle in 2022 in Chennai, India’s chess squads brought glory by winning the open and the women’s gold medals at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. One of the reasons I thought India was one of the favourites this year is simply because we could afford one or two accidents in every other round,” Anand said …

Olympiad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympiad

The Hindu  

The Olympiad champions, the stars of Indian chess, were felicitated by the Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Ms. Raksha Khadse on Thursday. The Sports Minister was happy about Indian players asserting the country’s legacy in chess. The Sports Minister emphasised that as India marched towards becoming a developed nation, …

India's Olympiad-winning teams to get ₹3.2 crore from Chess Federation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Olympiad-winning teams to get ₹3.2 crore from Chess Federation

Hindustan Times  

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping ₹3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony here on Wednesday. Grandmasters D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and woman GM R Vaishali pose for photos at a felicitation ceremony after India won Gold medal in both open and women categories at the Chess Olympiad 2024 AICF …

Team India Celebrates Chess Olympiad 2024 Gold Win With Rohit Sharma-Like Celebration— Watch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Team India Celebrates Chess Olympiad 2024 Gold Win With Rohit Sharma-Like Celebration— Watch

ABP News  

India scripted history as both men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on September 22. Moreover, both the men’s and women’s team celebrated the trophies in iconic manner, similar to Indian cricket team’s captain Rohit Sharma at the T20 World Cup 2024 win. Following the men's team's historic triumph, the …

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the men's and women's Chess teams for winning the gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, saying the remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. India on Sunday scripted history in the Chess Olympiad as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden titles in a rare clean sweep of gold …

Chess Olympiad | September 22, 2024 — the day India ruled the world
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad | September 22, 2024 — the day India ruled the world

The Hindu  

Remember June 25, 1983, London? India’s first cricket World Cup triumph, the first athletics gold at the Olympics through Neeraj Chopra, the first World chess championship title through Viswanathan Anand, and the first Thomas Cup victory will be etched in memory forever. India’s men and women won the gold at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. They ensured that …

Indian chess gets a golden touch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian chess gets a golden touch

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Superlatives can often be overused in sport. India’s run at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest — historic, course-altering double gold medals — by the Open and women’s teams is just that. “When we beat European champions Serbia in Round 4, it felt like we were heading towards something special,” captain Srinath Narayanan said on the Chessbase India live stream. …

Hail Kings and Queens of 64 Squares: Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hail Kings and Queens of 64 Squares: Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday scripted history as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad after beating their respective opponents in the final round here. Gukesh D of India, during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun …

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation
6 months ago

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Ten years ago, tucked 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, a 19th seeded Indian team took a crack at history. The team, missing India’s top two players — Viswanathan Anand and P Harikrishna — was led by K Sasikiran. Since last year, its brightest, top players aged 18-21, have had jaw-dropping individual performances – making a World Cup …

Chess Olympiad | India’s men and women are making some right moves in Budapest
6 months ago

Chess Olympiad | India’s men and women are making some right moves in Budapest

The Hindu  

It is not often that a truly global competition featuring 180 nations begins with India as the top seed. At the halfway stage in the Chess Olympiad at Budapest, the Indian women have justified their top billing: they are in the sole lead position. Another five rounds remain, but India is well placed to score a double – and even …

Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan
6 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad here. After scoring the fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained a clean slate on ten points and they were joined by Vietnam who continued …

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan
6 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

Arjun Erigaisi showed immense calm and composure as he registered his fifth-straight win, beating world No. On Sunday, India bagged wins in the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, with the men's team beating Azerbaijan 3-1. Arjun, India's highest-ranked player, beat Mamedov on the third board. The ongoing Chess Olympiad has just not been about India's results, it …

Chess Olympiad: Indian men and women keep winning
6 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian men and women keep winning

The Hindu  

The women struggled a bit but prevailed, while the men cruised along yet again, as India posted victories in the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. The defeat on the top board to D. Harika, against Bibisara Assaubayeva, was a setback for the top-seeded Indians, but the others turned things around. The second-seeded Indian men maintained …

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams make it four out of four
6 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams make it four out of four

The Hindu  

India’s men and women continue to impress at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Harika bounces back The women’s team should be pleased that its main player D. Harika has bounced back to form after her defeat to Alexandra Kosteniuk in the match against Switzerland in the previous round. On the second board, R. Vaishali was held to a draw by …

Chess Olympiad | Indian teams continue winning run
6 months, 1 week ago

Chess Olympiad | Indian teams continue winning run

The Hindu  

The Indian men and women made it three out of three at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Friday. In the third round, the men defeated host Hungary-B 3.5-0.5 while the women beat Switzerland 3-1. On the second board, R. Vaishali beat Ghazal Hakimifard while Divya Deshmukh defeated Sofiia Hryzlova on the third. After winning all its eight games on …

Anand and Sasikaran to Gukesh and Pragg: India’s rise at the Chess Olympiad
6 months, 1 week ago

Anand and Sasikaran to Gukesh and Pragg: India’s rise at the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

As the 45th Chess Olympiad is being held in Budapest, we look at historical performances in the Open section of the most prestigious event of team chess. In Budapest, India’s team comprising Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and P. Harikrishna is the strongest one ever fielded by the country. Chart 3 shows India’s performance in Chess …

Chess Olympiad | Seven wins and a draw for India on day one
6 months, 1 week ago

Chess Olympiad | Seven wins and a draw for India on day one

The Hindu  

India’s campaign in the Chess Olympiad got off to a fine start in Budapest on Wednesday. In the open section, India crushed Morocco 4-0, while in the women’s event, it could not make a perfect score against Jamaica. But it was normal service on other boards, with R. Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh and Tania Sachdev all posting wins, against Adani Clarke, …

India hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Hungary
1 year, 1 month ago

India hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Hungary

The Hindu  

In a symbolic gesture, the Chess Olympiad torch was handed off by India to the 2024 host Hungary at the National Stadium here on Wednesday. In the presence of the five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand and the strongest woman chess player of all time, Hungary’s Judit Polgar, besides officials from several embassies, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur lit the torch …

Chess World Cup: A tough ask for Indians
1 year, 7 months ago

Chess World Cup: A tough ask for Indians

The Hindu  

For over three decades, before every world-class chess event, Indian fans looked to Viswanathan Anand to live up to his name for their daily dose of joy. If the score stands at 1-1, two rapid games — 25 minutes plus 10-second increment per move per player — will be played. If the match is tied at 2-2, two more rapid …

2022 should go down in history as India’s greatest ever in chess
2 years, 2 months ago

2022 should go down in history as India’s greatest ever in chess

The Hindu  

From hosting the Chess Olympiad to Praggnanandhaa beating world champion Magnus Carlsen, India enjoyed significant success at the sport this year Two female chess players, one 35 and the other 15 did India proud in the Kazakhstan city of Almaty at the fag end of the year. Over the last couple of decades or so, India has enjoyed some significant …

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess
2 years, 6 months ago

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess

News 18  

The successful conduct of the 44th Chess Olympiad, held at Mahabalipuram from 28th July to 9th August, has indeed opened new doors, directions and dimensions to Chess in India. The fact that the Indian Team won Bronze in the 2014 Chess Olympiad, despite Viswanathan Anand being unable to play therein, speaks for itself. An instantaneous remark by the world champion …

Koneru Humpy stresses on need for more girls in chess after 2022 Olympiad success
2 years, 7 months ago

Koneru Humpy stresses on need for more girls in chess after 2022 Olympiad success

The Hindu  

On the final day of the Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, a woman, in her 40s and wearing salwar kameez, rushed to Koneru Humpy shortly after she finished her game. Normally in India you wouldn’t find an audience even when the entry is free.”Koneru Humpy on huge turnout at the Chess Olympiad Humpy’s meeting with the unknown woman and the enthusiasm …

44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Chennai pregnant Harika Dronavalli indian women team Koneru Humpy R Vaishali Tania Sachdev Bhakti Kulkarni
2 years, 7 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Chennai pregnant Harika Dronavalli indian women team Koneru Humpy R Vaishali Tania Sachdev Bhakti Kulkarni

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's star chess player Harika Dronavalli has added another feather to her cap after the India A team, comprising Koneru Humpy, R Vaishali, Tania Sachdev Harika Dronavalli and Bhakti Kulkarni, secured a bronze medal in the women’s section at the 44th Chess Olympiad. Harika's determination and support from her family, teammates and the All India Chess Federation all …

Chess Olympiad: An overview of Bronze-winning Indian teams
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad: An overview of Bronze-winning Indian teams

The Hindu  

Over the last 24 hours, almost every conversation involving the home followers of the 44th Chess Olympiad began by hailing India’s first ever twin-bronze winning effort but invariably ended with the above refrain, laced with a definite tinge of disappointment. She is very strong and will be a Grandmaster soon!” After the teen quartet in India 2 won the final …

Tata Steel Chess India 2022 officially announced, to be held in November in Kolkata
2 years, 7 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India 2022 officially announced, to be held in November in Kolkata

The Hindu  

The Tata Steel Rapid & Blitz Chess India tournament 2022 was officially announced at the Leela Palace in Chennai on Wednesday. The event, to be held from November 29 to December 4 in Kolkata, is set to feature top India men and women players such as Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, R. Vaishali, D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, B. Adhiban, Nihal Sarin, …

Ukraine wins Chess Olympiad: Brave women from war-torn nation put a smile on world’s face
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine wins Chess Olympiad: Brave women from war-torn nation put a smile on world’s face

The Hindu  

Chess, simply put, is a war fought on 64 squares. In May, Ukraine’s rap group Kalush Orchestra had won the Eurovision Song Contest, but that was also because of some goodwill from the voting viewers. They may have even made up for the disappointment of the sports fans back home when Ukraine’s football team narrowly missed out on the qualification …

FIDE Chess Olympiad Draws to a Close
2 years, 7 months ago

FIDE Chess Olympiad Draws to a Close

News 18  

The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad drew to a close here on Tuesday amid extravagant cultural events, with India’s ‘B’ team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section. Presiding over the closing ceremony, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the state government has been implementing several schemes under the ‘Dravidian model,’ to make the state a pioneer …

44th Chess Olympiad: How The Sport Has Been Inspiring Bollywood Movies' Plots For Years
2 years, 7 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: How The Sport Has Been Inspiring Bollywood Movies' Plots For Years

News 18  

The cerebral sport of chess has conflict interwoven into the story, when it comes to match play. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, based on Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s story, the plot revolves around Daanish chasing daughter Noorie’s murderer and in the process meeting Pandit Dhar, chess teacher to the daughter earlier. Chess maestros devoting a major chunk of life in pursuit of …

Chess Olympiad 2022 round 11 Highlights: India wins two bronze medals; Uzbekistan wins open gold, Ukraine Women take top honours
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 round 11 Highlights: India wins two bronze medals; Uzbekistan wins open gold, Ukraine Women take top honours

The Hindu  

Welcome to the live coverage of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. RESULTS FROM DAY 11: India A finish with bronze medals This is the final day of the Olympiad in Chennai. There’s quite a bit of confusion in finalising the bronze medal position in the women’s category, a place India is desperately vying for. Coming into day 11 leading …

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Gukesh suffers first loss - strategy analysed
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Gukesh suffers first loss - strategy analysed

The Hindu  

It was a great result for India 1 as it caught up with India 2 to occupy the second place in the Open section of the Chess Olympiad. Then came a certain point where Gukesh simply misplayed everything, but he could have still played for a draw. So, I was really hoping that Gukesh would know how to stop and …

Dhoni to be chief guest for Chess Olympiad closing ceremony on Tuesday
2 years, 7 months ago

Dhoni to be chief guest for Chess Olympiad closing ceremony on Tuesday

The Hindu  

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will attend the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Tuesday. Olympiad comes to Chennai Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, chess governing body FIDE decided the move the event from there. It was the first big-ticket chess event held in India since the 2013 World …

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

The Hindu  

The story so far: India continues to shine on the ninth day of the 44th Chess Olympiad, despite the India 1 women’s team suffering a setback, losing to Poland. India’s elevation to host FIDE was put in a quandary when the 2022 Chess Olympiad host – Russia – invaded Ukraine in February, putting the event in jeopardy. As FIDE President …

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Fighting India 1 and India 2 inch closer to leader Armenia
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Fighting India 1 and India 2 inch closer to leader Armenia

The Hindu  

Today was a dramatic day. As a result, Shankland’s king was walking into a check and he would have to make the only legal move available to it, whereupon a drawn position suddenly went back to being lost. Of course, Armenia fought back very, very well, but it’s a real pity for the US and Shankland that after seemingly saving …

44th Chess Olympiad: The Indian Women's Team Extends its Unbeaten Streak at the 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: The Indian Women's Team Extends its Unbeaten Streak at the 44th Chess Olympiad

News 18  

Indian women’s A team notched up their seventh successive victory against sixth seed Azerbaijan with a 2.5-1.5 score to maintain their sole lead in the women’s section with 14 points at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on Friday. However, Tania Sachdev and R Vaishali once again rose to the occasion magnificently by scoring hard fought victories while …

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

The Hindu  

Indian teams continued their winning run in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad with all three posting easy victories over their respective opponents here on Sunday. While second-seeded India 'A' rode on wins from GMs P Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi for a 3-1 victory against Greece, India 'B' swept past Switzerland 4-0 and the third team got the …

Olympiad: India keep their winning run going
2 years, 7 months ago

Olympiad: India keep their winning run going

Hindustan Times  

R Praggnanandhaa barely exuded a smile. He had just defeated Switzerland’s Yannick Pelletier after 67 moves, ensuring India B registered their third consecutive 4-0 victory in the 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad. India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa competes during his Round 3 game against Estonia at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, in Mahabalipuram. Carlsen held as Norway suffer setback: A day …

Chess Olympiad Day 3 Highlights: Italy shocks Norway, India maintains positive results
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad Day 3 Highlights: Italy shocks Norway, India maintains positive results

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Mahabalipuram. You can track their progress here: FIDE OLYMPIAD DAY 2 OPEN CATEGORY RESULTS INDIA GREECE SCORE/RESULT Harikrishna Pentala Mastrovasilis Dimitrios 1-0 Vidit Gujrathi Theodorou Nikolaos 1/2 - 1/2 Arjun Erigaisi Mastrovasilis Athanasios 1-0 Sasikiran Krishnan Ioannidis Evgenios 1/2 - 1/2 INDIA SWITZERLAND SCORE/RESULT D Gukesh Georgiadis Nico …

Chennai Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' team thrashes Estonia 4-0
2 years, 7 months ago

Chennai Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' team thrashes Estonia 4-0

The Hindu  

The India 'B' team blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on July 30, 2022. The formidable USA team struggled for the second straight day in the Open section as the top seeds could only manage a 2.5-1.5 win over Paraguay after having dropped half a point against unfancied …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt to publish photos of PM Modi, President in ads
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt to publish photos of PM Modi, President in ads

India TV News  

Highlights Madurai bench of Madras High Court recently gave an order to Tamil Nadu govt It's to ensure that photos of both President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi appear in all Ads are related to 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 which is being organised in Tamil Nadu from July 28 Chess Olympiad 2022 news updates : The Madurai bench of Madras High …

Narendra Modi declares open 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi declares open 44th Chess Olympiad

India TV News  

Narendra Modi declares open 44th Chess Olympiad The Chess Olympiad, the most prestigious tournament, is hosted by India, the home of chess at a special time in its history, which marks 75 years of freedom from colonial rule: PM Modi PM Narendra Modi opened the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad on Thursday. The Chess Olympiad, the most prestigious tournament, is hosted …

Chess Olympiad Has Come to its Home Country in the 75th Year of Independence, Says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad Has Come to its Home Country in the 75th Year of Independence, Says PM Modi

News 18  

In the year when India is going to celebrate the 75th year of Independence, it is apt that the Chess Olympiad has come to the country, the home of chess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Listing out the several firsts of the 44th Chess Olympiad – the first time the event is held in the game’s place of …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Arkady Dvorkovich expects close FIDE elections
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Arkady Dvorkovich expects close FIDE elections

The Hindu  

Arkady Dvorkovich, the incumbent FIDE President, is perceived to be the front-runner for getting re-elected at the FIDE General Assembly and elections scheduled here on August 7. The nomination of five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand as FIDE Deputy President in Dvorkovich’s team has enhanced the image of FIDE. The 50-year-old Russian said the FIDE elections will be the most competitive …

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