Magnus Carlsen Praises Indian Chess Prodigies Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Praises Indian Chess Prodigies Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh

News 18  

Five-time world champion and the number one chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen is amazed at the “huge interest” in the sport in India and says this is the “beginning of a revolution”, which was started by the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen, considered one of the strongest exponents of the game, is currently playing for SG Alpine Warriors in the Global Chess League here, and says that India producing Grandmasters so frequently bodes well for the future of the sport. “It’s awesome to see the huge interest in chess in India and there is a huge number of young players who are taking over the sport. “And I think what’s happening here in Dubai is excellent and it brings a wider audience and professionalises the game more, so I definitely think we are seeing the future out here,” said Carlsen, who became world champion in 2013 after defeating Anand.

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Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video
12 hours, 12 minutes ago

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

Firstpost  

Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. The legendary Viswanathan Anand as well as current superstars D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi are primarily known for their exploits on a chess board more than anything else. Gukesh, who had recently become …

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

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Another indirect dig thrown at D Gukesh? Chess legend echoes Carlsen’s criticism: ‘Don’t want to see weaker players…’

Hindustan Times  

Only 18-years-old, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion in history. Carlsen downplayed Gukesh’s win and went on to call classical chess the ‘worst way’ to decide the best player in the world. Chess legend supports Magnus Carlsen's sentiments Speaking in a podcast on the Take Take Take app, Aronian explained that if a player with …

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh’s historic win against Ding Liren in Singapore sent the world into a state of frenzy as the 18-year-old became the youngest-ever world chess champion. The win saw Gukesh also become the second Indian to ever win the World Championship title, with Viswanathan Anand claiming it five times. Speaking to The Hindu after Gukesh’s win vs Liren, the Indian …

D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home
4 weeks, 2 days ago

D Gukesh: India’s new chess king returns home

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: “Peeche chalo, peeche chalo,”, the security official outside the Chennai International Airport arrival terminal kept shouting on Monday morning. India’s new world chess champion D Gukesh arrives in Chennai to a warm welcome at the airport on Monday. That wait ended last Thursday when Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren in the World Championship Match in Singapore, becoming the youngest …

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'
1 month ago

Gukesh on criticism from Carlsen and Kramnik: 'Matches are decided not purely by chess, but by who has better character'

Firstpost  

D Gukesh has played down the criticism from Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik over the quality of play in World Chess Championship 2024. Image: FIDE New chess world champion D Gukesh of India has played down the criticism from former champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik, who have constantly questioned the quality of the World Chess Championship 2024. Russian Grandmaster …

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

D Gukesh wins: How chess capital Chennai gifted India another world champion
1 month ago

D Gukesh wins: How chess capital Chennai gifted India another world champion

India Today  

D Gukesh capped off a sensational 2024 for Indian chess by claiming the coveted crown in the sport. The six world championship titles won between these two Chennai icons highlight Tamil Nadu's rich chess ecosystem—a network of institutions, academies, and dedicated mentors that has nurtured an army of Grandmasters over the years. When Gukesh lifted the trophy during the closing …

World Chess Championship: Gukesh has probably been 'a little bit worse' against Ding Liren, says Magnus Carlsen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship: Gukesh has probably been 'a little bit worse' against Ding Liren, says Magnus Carlsen

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen has been left disappointed with D Gukesh’s performance against Ding Liren in the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match, stating that he is not impressed with the Indian. Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen is far from impressed with Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh’s performance in the ongoing 2024 World Chess Championship match against China’s Ding Liren in Singapore. But …

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

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Tata Steel Chess India is set for a high voltage start after R Praggnanandhaa was drawn to face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category on Wednesday. R Praggnanandhaa will face face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category in Tata Steel Chess on Wednesday. “A lot of the older players of …

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India
2 months, 3 weeks 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.

'Absolutely Dominating at Youth Level, There's No Match': Magnus Carlsen Impressed by Chess Revolution in India
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Absolutely Dominating at Youth Level, There's No Match': Magnus Carlsen Impressed by Chess Revolution in India

News 18  

Magnus Carlsen is impressed by the ‘chess revolution’ in India that has seen the emergence of a host of Grandmasters from the country with D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa two of their brightest stars. At the recent Rapid and Blitz tournament in Poland, the 33-year-old Carlsen, a five-time world champion, was the oldest player in a field also comprising three …

Podcast: From Pragg and Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh - getting to know India’s chess prodigies
1 year, 4 months ago

Podcast: From Pragg and Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh - getting to know India’s chess prodigies

The Hindu  

The rise of Indian youngsters in the world of chess in the recent years has been nothing short of remarkable. The quartet of exceptionally talented young players - R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, D. Gukesh, and Nihal Sarin - has been making waves on the international chess scene, garnering attention and accolades along the way. Praggnanandhaa made the community sit up …

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

He has hardly had a moment of rest since he made it to the final of the Chess World Cup at Baku. R. Praggnanandhaa may have lost to Magnus Carlsen, the planet’s best player by a considerable distance, but he won fame the way probably no Indian chess player has since Viswanathan Anand. On Tuesday, he will begin his campaign …

Video: In Indian chess’ golden age, how does Praggnanandhaa stand out?
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: In Indian chess’ golden age, how does Praggnanandhaa stand out?

The Hindu  

R Praggnanadhaa has been the toast of the nation since his runner-up finish to Magnus Carlsen at the FIDE Chess World Cup. Sportstar’s Rakesh Rao speaks about the prodigy and his ability to come back from defeat, drawing parallels with Pragg’s sister Vaishali who he says is a little more affected by the loss suffered. Rao speaks about the difference …

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 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 …

'Good For Chess': Praggnanandhaa As He Gets A Hero's Welcome In Chennai
1 year, 4 months ago

'Good For Chess': Praggnanandhaa As He Gets A Hero's Welcome In Chennai

ABP News  

Even after suffering a loss in the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup against world no 1 Magnus Carlsen on Thursday, Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scripted history. #WATCH | After returning to Chennai, R Praggnanandhaa says, "I am very happy to see so many people coming here and it is good for Chess." https://t.co/4kqysfzPvw pic.twitter.com/u4BMY2mysr — ANI August …

A new era in chess has begun. Nurture it
1 year, 4 months ago

A new era in chess has begun. Nurture it

Hindustan Times  

The journey of a chess prodigy is often fraught with danger. But 18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa, with the run to the final of the Chess World Cup, and 17-year-old D Gukesh, with his rise into the top-10 of the FIDE World Rankings, are showing that this generation of India’s chess geniuses is all right. The competition from within is fierce — …

Praggnanandhaa’s World Cup silver reaffirms Indian chess’s growing dominance
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa’s World Cup silver reaffirms Indian chess’s growing dominance

The Hindu  

Seldom has a global chess tournament caught the imagination of Indians as the 2023 World Cup did. FOLLOW HIGHLIGHTS | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP 2023 FINAL TIEBREAKS But once four Indians—and surprisingly, no Russians—made it to the quarterfinals in Baku, Azerbaijan, the entire nation seemed to have woken up to follow the progress of these talented Indians. But …

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess
1 year, 4 months ago

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess

The Hindu  

Baku lies 28 metres below sea level. During the past one month, the Azerbaijan capital witnessed Indian chess soaring higher and higher, at the Chess World Cup. R. Praggnanandhaa played a series of spectacular moves to reach the final of the World Cup, one of the most prestigious and gruelling tournaments in international chess. Every chess player’s dream Becoming a …

EXCLUSIVE | 'Huge thing for my confidence': R Praggnanandhaa on beating top-ranked players in Chess World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | 'Huge thing for my confidence': R Praggnanandhaa on beating top-ranked players in Chess World Cup

India TV News  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become the talk of the town as the Indian Prodigy surprised numerous fans around the world in the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023. The 18-year-old Grandmaster emerged as the runner-up of the Chess World Cup and became only the second Indian to qualify for the prestigious Candidates tournament. This was my second World Cup, I got knocked …

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess

The Hindu  

Humble to the core, teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa was far from realising the enormity of his achievement in the FIDE World Cup but reckoned his incredible run could force people to “start noticing” Indian chess. “I feel very good to be in the finals, today I didn’t win, but it’s normal in chess,” Praggnanandhaa told PTI from Baku hours after …

Indian chess is having a moment. Pragganandhaa in World Cup final is proof
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian chess is having a moment. Pragganandhaa in World Cup final is proof

Business Standard  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Grandmaster and World No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen during the second match of the Chess World Cup 2023 final, in Baku, Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023. Just about a year ago, a team consisting of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, Raunak Sadhwani, and B Adhiban won the bronze medal in the Open Section at …

Ability to defend in precarious game situations is hallmark of Praggnanandhaa’s talent: India coach M Shyam Sundar
1 year, 4 months ago

Ability to defend in precarious game situations is hallmark of Praggnanandhaa’s talent: India coach M Shyam Sundar

The Hindu  

R Praggnanandhaa’s ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent’s weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday. FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS According to GM Shyam, who is in Baku, Praggnanandhaa has an all-round …

‘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 …

Chess World Cup: Carlsen wins first game against Gukesh; Arjun Erigaisi leads R Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup: Carlsen wins first game against Gukesh; Arjun Erigaisi leads R Praggnanandhaa

Firstpost  

Four Indians are in the last-eight of the Chess World Cup for the first time with the Praggnanandhaa-Erigaisi match-up ensuring one player from the country in the semi-finals. Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh went down to world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in game one of their quarterfinal in the FIDE World Cup chess tournament on Tuesday. Four Indians are featuring in …

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals - The Hindu
1 year, 5 months ago

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on August 14 stunned Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi — in the last eight, a first for the country. Asked about four Indians featuring in the quarterfinals of the …

Gukesh, Erigaisi are very, very strong players: chess legend Anand
2 years, 2 months ago

Gukesh, Erigaisi are very, very strong players: chess legend Anand

The Hindu  

The legendary Viswanathan Anand feels young Indian chess players are on the right track given their penchant to hog the limelight on and off, here and there. Teenage Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi among others have been enjoying a superb run in 2022 with wins over world champion Magnus Carlsen being the feather on their caps. Commenting …

D. Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, breaks Praggnanandhaa’s record
2 years, 2 months ago

D. Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, breaks Praggnanandhaa’s record

The Hindu  

Less than 24 hours after Arjun Erigiasi showed the way, a fortuitous D. Gukesh brought down World champion Magnus Carlsen in the $150,000 Aimchess rapid online chess tournament on Monday. Carlsen said, “I was really disappointed because I’d seen an easy way to win, but I thought I’d seen something even easier, but I hadn’t seen his threat of trapping …

Indian GM Erigaisi shocks Magnus Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid tournament
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian GM Erigaisi shocks Magnus Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid tournament

The Hindu  

Showing guts when it mattered, Arjun Erigaisi added to his growing reputation among the chess elite by stunning World champion Magnus Carlsen for his first victory over the World No. Arjun emerged as the best performer of the day, scoring three wins and a draw, to be tied fourth with Poland’s Jan Krzysztof Duda. After beating Sweden’s Nils Grandelius and …

The future of chess is in India: Aronian
2 years, 5 months ago

The future of chess is in India: Aronian

Hindustan Times  

It’s been hard to decipher United States’ chess Olympiad campaign so far. “So far, we are slowly getting into shape,” said world No 6 Aronian, who was held by Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev on Monday. India’s youngsters – D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin in particular – have been earmarked as future top-10 players by many luminaries of the chess …

Winning moves: Why are Indians getting so good at chess?
2 years, 7 months ago

Winning moves: Why are Indians getting so good at chess?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 12, 2022 18:00 IST Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who is now known just as Pragg worldwide by everyone fearful of mauling his numerology-compliant name, created history this year by defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen twice--first at the Airthings Masters online chess tournament in February and then at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess competition in May. The first major …

R Praggnanandhaa Wants to Beat Magnus Carlsen in Classical Format
2 years, 7 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa Wants to Beat Magnus Carlsen in Classical Format

The Quint  

Pragg had earlier participated in the first on-the-board event of the Tour in Oslo. But I think in classical games you have to play much smarter and I hope to do well in that also," said Pragg during an online press conference organised by the All India Chess Federation. The 16-year-old school student said he loved playing and winning against …

Praggnanandhaa Has Potential to Become World Champion: Viswanathan Anand
2 years, 9 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 …

PRAGGNANDHAA INTERVIEW
2 years, 10 months ago

PRAGGNANDHAA INTERVIEW

The Hindu  

India’s young Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa hogged international limelight with his shock win over World Number One and five-time World champion Magnus Carlsen in the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament recently. It shows the popularity of chess and it is certainly growing,” said Praggnanandhaa in a conversation with The Hindu here on Friday, after being felicitated by Rela Hospital, who …

'Gives me huge confidence': Praggnanandhaa on win against Magnus Carlsen
2 years, 10 months ago

'Gives me huge confidence': Praggnanandhaa on win against Magnus Carlsen

India TV News  

Highlights "It was very hard because the game starts early morning at 3 am," he said "I prepared for it every day by changing my routine to the tournament's schedule." R Praggnanandhaa on Tuesday said that the win against the world champion Magnus Carlsen will give him "huge confidence". The 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one chess player, Magnus Carlsen, …

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 …

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 …

Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters
2 years, 10 months ago

Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters

The Hindu  

This week, R. Praggnanandhaa was widely expected to make a splash in the big league by stunning a few big names in the elite field of Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament. By scoring two wins and a draw against four top-10 players in the world, Praggnanandhaa made the chess world sit up and take note of his abilities in …

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Vidit Gujrathi beats Nils Grandelius, R Praggnanandhaa loses again
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Vidit Gujrathi beats Nils Grandelius, R Praggnanandhaa loses again

Firstpost  

Azerbaijan’s Mamedyarov’s win over Praggnanandhaa helped him join world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the lead. The 16-year old Indian GM now has 2.5 points after eight rounds having suffered four defeats so far Wijk Aan Zee: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santhosh Gujrathi bounced back after a loss to beat Nils Grandelius in the eighth round while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa continued …

R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh among grandmasters scheduled to compete in Indian Chess League
4 years, 8 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh among grandmasters scheduled to compete in Indian Chess League

Firstpost  

A total of 10 teams will take part in the tournament which will see the participation of over 25 Indian Grandmasters. India’s top chess players, including talented youngsters such as R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin and national champion Aravindh Chithambaram will take part in the Indian Chess League to be played online from 15-17 May. GM Priyadarshan Kanappan, the …

Vladimir Kramnik to coach 14 young Indian chess players including D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai camp
5 years ago

Vladimir Kramnik to coach 14 young Indian chess players including D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai camp

Firstpost  

Kramnik was quoted as saying in a release that he was happy to be coaching the Indian youngsters again. Chennai: Fourteen young Indian chess players including D Gukesh, the world’s second youngest Grand Master, and R Praggnanandhaa will be coached by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik at a 10-day camp here from 8 January. I am sure that during our …

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri says India have big chess talent pool, need time to grow
5 years, 1 month ago

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri says India have big chess talent pool, need time to grow

Firstpost  

Anish, who won the Shenzhen Masters this year, said he’s keen on putting a good show at the 2020 Candidates in Yekaterinburg, Russia from March 15 to April 5. Kolkata: Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri on Monday said India have a talented bunch of youngsters who need time to bridge the big gap with the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Harikrishna is very …

Magnus Carlsen interview: Fearless young players will make India the strongest chess country in the world
5 years, 8 months ago

Magnus Carlsen interview: Fearless young players will make India the strongest chess country in the world

Firstpost  

The Grenke Chess Classic came to a close on Monday evening with Magnus Carlsen dominating the field once again. Carlsen scored 7½ points out of his nine games and remained a point and a half ahead of his nearest rival The Grenke Chess Classic came to a close on Monday evening with Magnus Carlsen dominating the field once again. With …

Chess prodigies: Who next?
5 years, 10 months ago

Chess prodigies: Who next?

The Hindu  

When Magnus Carlsen was asked — about a year ago — who would be the world chess champion in 2050, the reigning king of the mind sport said, “By that time India will have had many already.” For those following Indian chess, and its prodigies, that comment from the Norwegian genius wouldn’t have come as much of a surprise. She …

Carlsen to defend chess crown against great American hope
6 years, 2 months ago

Carlsen to defend chess crown against great American hope

The Hindu  

Norway's Magnus Carlsen will seek to cement his reputation as history's greatest chess player on Friday when he launches a defence of his crown against the first US title contender since Bobby Fischer in 1972. “There is no doubt that Carlsen is one of the best chess players ever,” British Chess Magazine editor Milan Dinic told AFP. “Carlsen has galvanising …

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