Abhimanyu Mishra becomes youngest Grandmaster in chess history
3 years, 6 months ago

Abhimanyu Mishra becomes youngest Grandmaster in chess history

The Hindu  

“My short-term goal,” Abhimanyu Mishra told Sportstar over the phone from Budapest last month, “is to become the world’s youngest Grandmaster.” On Wednesday, he reached that goal. The U.S. player of Indian origin has become the world’s youngest ever GM, at 12 years, four months, and 25 days. READ - Abhimanyu scored his third and final norm by defeating India’s Leon Mendonca in the final round of the Vezerkepzo GM tournament at Budapest. Abhimanyu did complete the mission, scoring all the three required norms from tournaments in Budapest: the first one came at the Vezerkepzo GM tournament in April and the second at the First Saturday tournament last month.

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‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Prodigies like him are inspiring...’: Gautam Adani shares moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

Live Mint  

Billionaire Gautam Adani, Founder and Chairman of Adani Group, shared a few moments with World Chess Champion D Gukesh. “It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion @DGukesh,” said Adani in his post on X. The 18-year-old chess grandmaster became the youngest-ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren on December …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN  

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN  

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on becoming youngest world chess champion

India Today  

SpaceX CEO and 'X' owner Elon Musk congratulated Indian Grand Master D. Gukesh after his historic win in the World Chess Championship. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion at 18 years old on Thursday, defeating titleholder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of a gripping showdown. Gukesh secured the required 7.5 points to Liren's 6.5 …

D Gukesh officially crowned youngest chess world champion in Singapore a day after beating Ding Liren; watch video
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

D Gukesh officially crowned youngest chess world champion in Singapore a day after beating Ding Liren; watch video

Firstpost  

Gukesh became the youngest world champion in chess history after defeating Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Championship, winning the ‘Best of 14 Games’ series 7.5-6.5 as a result. Indian teen sensation D Gukesh was officially crowned the 18th chess world champion on Friday, a day after his sensational victory over Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren in Game …

Who is D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Chess World Championship winner?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who is D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Chess World Championship winner?

The Hindu  

D Gukesh created history as the 18-year-old became the youngest Chess World Champion in history after beating Ding Liren in the 14th round of their World Championship clash in Singapore on Thursday. RELATED: Gukesh becomes world champion LIVE reaction: From Tamil Nadu CM to Sachin Tendulkar, more wishes pour in for chess wiz After holding Hikaru Nakamura to a draw …

From India's D Gukesh to ex-Soviet Union GM Anatoly Karpov, youngest world champions in chess history
3 weeks, 6 days ago

From India's D Gukesh to ex-Soviet Union GM Anatoly Karpov, youngest world champions in chess history

Firstpost  

Gukesh broke Russian and ex-Soviet Union legend Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record for the youngest chess world champion of all time with his 7.5-6.5 victory over China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. More importantly, Gukesh ended up becoming the youngest world champion in the history of chess, breaking the record previously held by the legendary …

Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest chess world champion in history and earns praise from Indian prime minister
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest chess world champion in history and earns praise from Indian prime minister

ABC  

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. Dommaraju is now the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. "It's a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India … and for …

How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country
3 weeks, 6 days ago

How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country

Al Jazeera  

Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China. “I want to become a world champion.” By the age of 12, Gukesh had become a grandmaster – the highest title a chess player can attain – making …

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven
4 weeks ago

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Nurtured by parents who put their careers on hold for his growth and didn't hesitate to seek crowd-funding for his dreams, D Gukesh manifested his destiny as a seven-year-old and turned it into reality in just over a decade's time.The 18-year-old defeated Ding Liren of China to become the youngest ever world chess champion capping a fabulous year …

Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ
4 weeks ago

Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ

Hindustan Times  

There’s a now viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh saying that he wants to become the youngest world champion. “Even now I feel bad that right after Gukesh became the world’s second youngest GM, I had to ask him to sleep at the Madrid airport on our way to a Gibraltar tournament,” said Rajini Kanth. Then you can do whatever …

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
4 weeks ago

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. Dommaraju is now the second …

D Gukesh’s childhood video goes viral after winning World Chess Championship, netizens say ‘dreams do come true’
4 weeks ago

D Gukesh’s childhood video goes viral after winning World Chess Championship, netizens say ‘dreams do come true’

Live Mint  

Hours after Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever world champion when the 18-year-old defeated the reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024, his childhood video went viral. In the video, 11-year-old Gukesh speaks with CEO of ChessBase India, Sagar Shai, on his ambition to become the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh said, …

D Gukesh crowned youngest Chess world champion
4 weeks ago

D Gukesh crowned youngest Chess world champion

Op India  

Indian chess sensation D Gukesh made history on Thursday as he was crowned the International Chess Federation World Champion following the final game of his FIDE World Championship tie against China’s Ding Liren, becoming the youngest-ever champion in the history of the sport. 🔥 👏 pic.twitter.com/MYShXB5M62 — International Chess Federation December 12, 2024 The 18-year-old Indian in April created history …

World Chess Championship 2024: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore
4 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: ‘Gukesh you legend’, wishes pour in after Indian GM clinches historic title in Singapore

Firstpost  

D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion after he defeated Cina’s Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest-ever chess world champion after he defeated China’s Ding Liren in Game 14 of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore. As It Happened | …

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever world champion at 18
4 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever world champion at 18

Live Mint  

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world champion when the 18-year-old defeated reigning champion from China, Ding Liren, on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024, which was held in Singapore. Before Gukesh's feat on Thursday, the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world chess champion when he won the title at the age of 22, dethroning …

Chess: India's D Gukesh Makes History As Youngest World Chess Champion
4 weeks ago

Chess: India's D Gukesh Makes History As Youngest World Chess Champion

ABP News  

Indian grandmaster D Gukesh made history as youngest World Chess Champion in Singapore on Thursday. Gukesh capitalized on the mistake with a brilliant move, clinching the victory and earning the title of 18th World Chess Champion, becoming the youngest undisputed champion in history. D Gukesh in tears after defeating Ding Liren in World Chess Championship "It's the best day of …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
4 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever
4 weeks ago

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever

NPR  

At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever toggle caption Simon Lim/AFP via Getty Images Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from India, has unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Ding's opening choice was expected, but Gukesh played a variation that nobody expected," International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said. "I …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
4 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion

Live Mint  

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, is challenging reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren of China for the title. A historic opportunity for Gukesh At just 18 years old, Gukesh has the chance to make history by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion. In 2022, Gukesh surpassed Viswanathan Anand, becoming India’s top-ranked chess player for …

Young Prodigy D Gukesh's Meteoric Rise a Delight for Indian Chess Fans
2 months, 1 week ago

Young Prodigy D Gukesh's Meteoric Rise a Delight for Indian Chess Fans

Firstpost  

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand expressed his surprise and delight at D Gukesh's meteoric rise to challenge for the World Chess Championship. Anand, the lone chess world champion from India, won the title-deciding match six times in two separate reigns and could potentially be joined by Gukesh later this month. Anand praised Gukesh's strength and composure, saying that his ability …

Indian prodigy Anish Sarkar, 3, becomes world's youngest FIDE-rated chess player
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian prodigy Anish Sarkar, 3, becomes world's youngest FIDE-rated chess player

Firstpost  

Indian chess player Anish Sarkar has become the youngest ever FIDE-rated chess player at the age of 3 years 8 months and 19 days. Anish Sarkar scored 2/3 against three rated players at the West Bengal State Under-9 Open and finished 24th in what was his first Classical rating tournament, as per ChessBase India.

Shyaamnikhil ends 12-year wait, becomes India’s 85th GM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shyaamnikhil ends 12-year wait, becomes India’s 85th GM

The Hindu  

P Shyaamnikhil became India’s 85th Grandmaster by completing his third and final GM norm in the just-concluded Dubai Police Masters chess tournament, ending a 12-year-wait for the player who took to the sport as an eight-year-old. Winning the under-13 State championship opened up opportunities for me as I could play in Asian and age group world championships,” recalled Shyaamnikhil. Making …

Gautam Adani meets chess champion Praggnanandhaa, extends support
1 year ago

Gautam Adani meets chess champion Praggnanandhaa, extends support

Hindustan Times  

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Friday met rising chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. Adani wrote on X, “It's a privilege to support Praggnanandhaa as he continues to win laurels in the world of chess and make India proud. Jai Hind.” Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani along with chess champion Praggnanandhaa In 2023, Praggnanandhaa achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest …

Vaishali Rameshbabu: Indian chess siblings become first brother and sister duo to earn grandmaster title
1 year, 1 month ago

Vaishali Rameshbabu: Indian chess siblings become first brother and sister duo to earn grandmaster title

CNN  

CNN — Chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu followed in the family tradition by becoming a grandmaster on Friday. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images “Becoming a has been my goal since I started playing chess,” Vaishali told Chess.com after earning the title at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain. To achieve the title, players must win three norm tournaments – competitions which themselves …

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions

Hindustan Times  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, an 18-year-old chess grandmaster from India, has made it to the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. What’s even more impressive is that he has become the youngest player to reach the Chess World Cup final. Chess World Cup 2023: Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number three Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreaks to enter …

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 3 Fabiano Caruana to become youngest to qualify for Chess World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 3 Fabiano Caruana to become youngest to qualify for Chess World Cup final

India TV News  

India's chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa continued to stun world champions as became the youngest to reach the Chess World Cup final after beating Fabiano Caruana in the semi-final. The 18-year-old prodigy is only the second Indian to qualify for the Chess World Cup final and the third youngest after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates …

When a chess player is called Grandmaster? Eligibility, criteria, list of Chess Grandmasters from India
1 year, 5 months ago

When a chess player is called Grandmaster? Eligibility, criteria, list of Chess Grandmasters from India

India TV News  

Viswanathan Anand was the first Indian chess player to win the Grandmaster title in 1988 and then the popularity of the game in India increased rapidly. Vuppala Prraneeth, the 16-year-old Chess player from India, is the latest entrant in India's growing Grandmasters list. A player's opponents must come from at least three different chess federations Apart from the above regulations, …

15-year-old Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India\'s 76th Chess Grandmaster
2 years, 3 months ago

15-year-old Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India\'s 76th Chess Grandmaster

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand became India's 76th Grandmaster after he crossed the 2,500 Elo mark in the ongoing World Youth Chess Championship in Mamaia, Romania. “He is especially good in calculation and end games.they are his two biggest strengths right now,” Saravanan said about his ward's ninth round win in the under-16 section of the World Youth Chess Championship …

Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India’s 76th Chess Grandmaster
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India’s 76th Chess Grandmaster

The Hindu  

Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand became India’s 76th Grandmaster after he crossed the 2,500 Elo mark in the ongoing World Youth Chess Championship in Mamaia, Romania. “He is especially good in calculation and end games.they are his two biggest strengths right now,” Saravanan said about his ward’s ninth round win in the under-16 section of the World Youth Chess Championship 2022. …

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 …

Teenager Bharath Subramaniyam Becomes India's 73rd Chess Grandmaster
3 years ago

Teenager Bharath Subramaniyam Becomes India's 73rd Chess Grandmaster

News 18  

Fourteen-year-old Bharath Subramaniyam on Sunday became India’s 73rd chess Grandmaster, after completing his third and final GM norm at Vergani Cup Open in Italy. “Fourteen-year-old Bharath Subramaniyam becomes the 73rd Grandmaster of the country after completing his final GM Norm and crossing the 2500 rating at Vergani Cup Open in Italy. Meanwhile, another Indian Grandmaster MR Lalith Babu also took …

Sankalp Gupta becomes India's 71st Grandmaster, maestro Viswanathan Anand congratulates
3 years, 2 months ago

Sankalp Gupta becomes India's 71st Grandmaster, maestro Viswanathan Anand congratulates

Firstpost  

To achieve the GM title, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points. Chennai: Sankalp Gupta has become India’s 71st Grandmaster by scoring 6.5 points and finishing second in the GM Ask 3 round-robin event in Arandjelovac, Serbia. https://t.co/qj4j0kLpH2 — Viswanathan Anand November 8, 2021 The All India Chess Federation also …

Chess World Cup: Indians Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa win in first game of fourth round
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: Indians Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa win in first game of fourth round

Firstpost  

The Gujrathi-Adhiban game was expected to be an interesting one and it lived up to the expectations before the former snatched victory in 43 moves. Sochi: Indian Grandmasters Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa took a big step towards a spot in the fourth round of FIDE Chess World Cup on Sunday by posting wins in …

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa Post Victories
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa Post Victories

News 18  

Indian Grandmasters Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa took a big step towards a spot in the fourth round of FIDE Chess World Cup here on Sunday by posting wins in the first game of the two-game mini-match. Harikrishna, the highest ranked Indian in the tournament at number 21, began his pursuit for a spot in …

Making of the World's Youngest Chess Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra
3 years, 6 months ago

Making of the World's Youngest Chess Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra

The Quint  

At tournaments Abhimanyu is ready for a long grind and will not offer a draw to his opponent. Basically, an aggressive player on the board, Abhimanyu has strong preparations in chess opening moves as well as a sharp eye in tactical positions. While Subramanian coached Abhimanyu in openings and middle games, Panchanathan took care of the end game strategies. "Hemant …

Final GM norm: A race against time for Abhimanyu Mishra
3 years, 6 months ago

Final GM norm: A race against time for Abhimanyu Mishra

The Hindu  

For over a month now Hemant Mishra and his 12-year-old son Abhimanyu have been in Budapest, more than 7,000 km away from their home in New Jersey, United States. “My short term goal is to become the world’s youngest GM,” Abhimanyu tells Sportstar over phone from Budapest. “I had begun playing chess late in my life, but I wanted to …

Young Indian GM Leon Mendonca wins 2nd Kumania GM tournament in Hungary
3 years, 9 months ago

Young Indian GM Leon Mendonca wins 2nd Kumania GM tournament in Hungary

The Hindu  

Young Indian Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca emerged victorious in the 2nd Kumania GM chess tournament in Kisújszállás, Hungary, with a score of 6.5 points from nine rounds. The 15-year-old Goa player, who became India's 67th Grandmaster in December last, remained unbeaten and finished with four wins and five draws in the tournament, which concluded on Thursday. "Feeling happy to retain …

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster
4 years ago

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster

Firstpost  

The Goa youngster had taken part in a camp organised by Microsense in Chennai late in 2019 when former world champions Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand trained a number of Indian players. Chennai: Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. The player achieved his first …

Indian GM Gukesh wins title at Cannes Open chess
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian GM Gukesh wins title at Cannes Open chess

The Hindu  

India’s 13-year old Grandmaster D. Gukesh emerged champion in the 34th Cannes Open in Cannes, France on Saturday, beating Harutyun Bargseghyan of the host nation in the final round to end with 7.5 points. Gukesh, who last year became the world’s second youngest Grandmaster ever, beat the Frenchman in 50 moves to emerge clear winner. The Tamil Nadu player had …

Indian chess grandmasters becoming younger
5 years, 1 month ago

Indian chess grandmasters becoming younger

The Hindu  

Chess whiz Raunak Sadhwani is set to become India’s 65th chess grandmaster. The 13-year-old joins an elite club of the world’s youngest GMs — only 10 players aged 13 or below have managed to clinch this title in the recorded history of the game since 1950. image/svg+xml 50 40 30 20 10 0 1950 1956 1962 1968 1975 1981 1987 …

Prithu Gupta beats IM Lev Yankelevich in fifth round of Portuguese League 2019 to become India's 64th Grandmaster
5 years, 5 months ago

Prithu Gupta beats IM Lev Yankelevich in fifth round of Portuguese League 2019 to become India's 64th Grandmaster

Firstpost  

Gupta, who picked up the sport as a nine-year-old, has achieved the sensational feat at the age of 15 years, 4 months and 10 days. Delhi’s Prithu Gupta has become India’s 64th Grandmaster, crossing the Elo threshold of 2500 points after beating IM Lev Yankelevich in the fifth round of the Portuguese League 2019. His achievement came 31 years after …

IPL 2019, SRH vs RCB: Teen prodigy Prayas Ray Barman becomes the youngest ever to play the tournament
5 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2019, SRH vs RCB: Teen prodigy Prayas Ray Barman becomes the youngest ever to play the tournament

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League match here Sunday. Sunrisers made two changes, replacing injured Kane Williamson for Mohammad Nabi and Deepak Hooda for Shabaz Nadeem. For RCB, 16-year-old Prayas Ray Barman made his debut in place of Navdeep Saini. Playing XIs: Sunrisers Hyderabad: …

Chess: Meet P Iniyan, India's 61st and newest Grandmaster
5 years, 10 months ago

Chess: Meet P Iniyan, India's 61st and newest Grandmaster

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old P. Iniyan of Tamil Nadu, hailing from Erode, became India's 61st Grandmaster after achieving the required Elo rating at the Noisiel Open chess tournament in France on Tuesday. Though he had got the required three GM norms, he couldn't get his Elo rating to 2500 points, which is an another pre-requisite. In fact, in the Aeroflot chess tournament in …

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