Chess Olympiad 2022: Arkady Dvorkovich expects close FIDE elections
2 years, 5 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 one in the sport’s history, and he also didn’t hide his admiration for the chess legend. Dvorkovich said he’s happy to see the biggest number of ladies teams in the 44th Chess Olympiad beginning on Friday. The All India Chess Federation’s president Sanjay Kapoor lauded the commitment of India player D. Harika competed to compete in the Olympiad despite being pregnant.

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Indian chess GM Tania Sachdev slams authorities for lack of recognition in hard-hitting post: ‘Sadly, Delhi has yet to…’
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian chess GM Tania Sachdev slams authorities for lack of recognition in hard-hitting post: ‘Sadly, Delhi has yet to…’

Hindustan Times  

There has been plenty of fanfare surrounding Indian chess over the last week, with Gukesh D’s win in the FIDE World Chess Championships signalling another boom in the popularity of the sport in the country. Women’s grandmaster and FIDE international master Tania Sachdev, one of the foremost stars of women’s chess in India over the last 15 years, wrote an …

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Olympiad glory, 2800 ELO: Arjun Erigaisi recalls thumping 2024 season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Olympiad glory, 2800 ELO: Arjun Erigaisi recalls thumping 2024 season

India Today  

In an exclusive interaction with India Today's sister group Sports Today, 21-year-old Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi reflected on his remarkable 2024 season, including his golden Chess Olympiad campaign and plans for the future. Arjun’s 2024 was a landmark year in Indian chess. The young grandmaster claimed both individual and team gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, cementing India’s dominance …

Olympiad
3 months, 2 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, …

Chess Olympiad | India’s men and women are making some right moves in Budapest
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row
4 months ago

Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row

Hindustan Times  

India, the bronze medalist in the last edition, will be eyeing their first standalone gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad, which starts in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Wednesday. Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row The second-seeded Indian team, comprising Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Arjun …

Gukesh contesting for World Championship will inspire youngsters, says FIDE President Dvorkovich
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh contesting for World Championship will inspire youngsters, says FIDE President Dvorkovich

The Hindu  

FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich feels it is nice that the world chess governing body has received two bids from India for hosting this year’s World championship match. “We are happy to receive three strong bids, which is quite a unique situation,” Dvorkovich told Sportstar in an exclusive interview here shortly after the World junior chess championship concluded. WATCH | Praggnanandhaa …

FIDE Candidates Chess 2024 Live Streaming Indian Players Schedule Format R Praggnanandha Toronto
9 months, 1 week ago

FIDE Candidates Chess 2024 Live Streaming Indian Players Schedule Format R Praggnanandha Toronto

ABP News  

FIDE Candidates Chess 2024: Eight top grandmasters from around the world are all set to compete against each other at the esteemed FIDE Candidates Chess 2024 tournament scheduled to commence in Toronto, Canada from April 4 to 22, 2024. At the end of what had been a remarkable year for Indian chess in 2023, it was also confirmed that as …

Why the Candidates 2024 is a statement tournament for Indian chess
9 months, 1 week ago

Why the Candidates 2024 is a statement tournament for Indian chess

Live Mint  

In June last year, former world champion Magnus Carlsen noted that India was, “just at the beginning of a revolution that started with Viswanathan Anand becoming a Grandmaster.” Always a contender, India’s interest in chess exploded during the pandemic, as the world went into lockdown and online chess tournaments sprung to prominence. By 1 January 2024, Indian chess players had …

India hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Hungary
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data
1 year ago

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data

The Hindu  

The year 2023 was yet another good one for Indian chess. Two chess stalwarts — Grandmasters R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi — qualified to play in the 2024 Candidates Tournament which will determine the challenger to the current World Champion, Ding Liren, of China. Click to remove AMP mode Vidit scored an emphatic victory in the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament …

FIDE President Dvorkovich saves the situation after Zhansaya’s withdrawal
1 year, 9 months ago

FIDE President Dvorkovich saves the situation after Zhansaya’s withdrawal

The Hindu  

For several hours, chess took the back seat after the late withdrawal of Kazakhstan’s Zhansaya Abdumalik left the host All India Chess Federation and the World Chess Federation facing an embarrassing situation ahead of the FIDE World women’s Grand Prix chess here. We deserve to play in good conditions.” Tournament Director Bharat Singh Chauhan candidly admitted that Zhansaya was not …

India’s teen quartet ready for top board in new year
2 years ago

India’s teen quartet ready for top board in new year

Hindustan Times  

If 1988 will forever be remembered in Indian chess as the year that the country got its first Grandmaster in Viswanathan Anand, 2022 will be significant for showing that India can stage large-scale chess tournaments and compete with the best in the world. In July-August this year, India hosted the FIDE Chess Olympiad — the 44th iteration of the biennial …

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected deputy president of Asian Chess Federation
2 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected deputy president of Asian Chess Federation

The Hindu  

Senior sports administrator Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected deputy president of the Asian Chess Federation. Contesting on the ticket of President Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan, the 64-year old Chauhan turned out to be a unanimous choice for the post. We are on our way to becoming the best chess playing nation in the world,” Chauhan, who has …

Chess Olympiad: A well-organised extravaganza
2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: A well-organised extravaganza

The Hindu  

Usually, the hosting rights of a Chess Olympiad is given four years in advance. Without doubt, despite the time constraint to put together an event of such a magnitude in around four months, the Tamil Nadu government raised the bar to such a high that Budapest could find it tough to come anywhere close to it. 100 crores for the …

44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Chennai pregnant Harika Dronavalli indian women team Koneru Humpy R Vaishali Tania Sachdev Bhakti Kulkarni
2 years, 5 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 …

Viswanathan Anand on new role as FIDE Deputy president and D Gukesh’s incredible Chess Olympiad campaign
2 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand on new role as FIDE Deputy president and D Gukesh’s incredible Chess Olympiad campaign

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday said that the most striking highlight for him from the recently-concluded Olympiad was the presence of numerous Under-20 medal-winners in two of the top-three teams in the open category. “In general, I think India has a very good bench strength in men because our India-1 team was in contention till the end,” Anand said at the …

FIDE Chess Olympiad Draws to a Close
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Who is grandmaster Dana Reizniece-Ozola sizzling at Chess Olympiad?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is grandmaster Dana Reizniece-Ozola sizzling at Chess Olympiad?

The Hindu  

MAMALLAPURAM She could well be the world’s only minister to beat a reigning World champion. Dana Reizniece-Ozola, former Minister of Economics and then Finance of Latvia, breaks into a big smile when she is asked about her stunning victory over Hou Yifan, the second highest-rated female chess player of all time. “I come from a country with a strong chess …

Dhoni to be chief guest for Chess Olympiad closing ceremony on Tuesday
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand: Time to organise big events in India
2 years, 5 months ago

FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand: Time to organise big events in India

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand is all for use of technology, all the digital platforms and more, to promote chess globally. Soon after becoming the Deputy President of the World Chess Federation here on Sunday, the five-time world champion spoke about his vision for chess, exclusively to Sportstar. Obviously, the goal of the team is to make chess more popular and especially more …

Chess Olympiad 2022 Day 9 Highlights, results: Gukesh, India draw with Azerbaijan; Senior India women lose to Poland
2 years, 5 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: …

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand elected as the deputy president of FIDE
2 years, 5 months ago

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand elected as the deputy president of FIDE

Live Mint  

Viswanathan Anand, the legendary Indian chess player and five-time world champion, has been elected as the deputy president of International Chess Federation. Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, 15th undisputed chess champion and surely the greatest Indian chess player of all time, was born on 11 December, 1969 in Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu. Anand began playing chess at six years old after learning …

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Fighting India 1 and India 2 inch closer to leader Armenia
2 years, 5 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 …

Olympiad: India keep their winning run going
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt to publish photos of PM Modi, President in ads
2 years, 5 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 …

Chess Olympiad Has Come to its Home Country in the 75th Year of Independence, Says PM Modi
2 years, 5 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 …

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

The Hindu  

The world’s biggest team chess championship, featuring players from 187 countries, takes place at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton, Mamallapuram, starting July 29 and is to conclude on August 10. 40 pm CM Stalin addresses at the inauguration Delivering his address during the inaugural of the 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Chennai can be rightly called the …

Chess Olympiad 2022 women’s section preview: Little to choose between India, Ukraine, Georgia
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 women’s section preview: Little to choose between India, Ukraine, Georgia

The Hindu  

Looking for its first medal in the women’s Chess Olympiad, India is cautiously optimistic about living up to the the reputation of being the top seed over the next 12 days. A late addition of a third team following the withdrawal of Turkmenistan means India has three teams among the top 16 seeds in a field of 162 entries. Mariya, …

Chennai is decked up for India’s first Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai is decked up for India’s first Chess Olympiad

Live Mint  

The 44th International Chess Olympiad will start today and go till August 10 at Poonjeri Village in Mamallapuram, a UNESCO heritage site. As India emerged as the host country, the Central Government gave Tamil Nadu the hosting rights to host the high-profile Chess event. Tamil Nadu Government announced holidays for schools, colleges and non-essential government offices in four districts to …

PM Modi declares open Chess Olympiad, Stalin says world's gaze now on Tamil Nadu
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi declares open Chess Olympiad, Stalin says world's gaze now on Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai Modi said that in sports there are no losers, but winners and future winners CM Stalin thanked Modi and the Centre for holding the event In a glittery event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad here on Thursday. Chief Minister M …

Square off: The Hindu Editorial on India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Square off: The Hindu Editorial on India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

A nation brimming with chess talent is now ready to parade it on a platform that does not get any bigger. The 44th Chess Olympiad, with participants from 187 nations, opens with a gala ceremony at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium on Thursday and the 11-round on-board action commences the following day at Mamallapuram. Once Russia was out of the Olympiad both …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Indian player profiles in women’s category, Elo ratings and records
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Indian player profiles in women’s category, Elo ratings and records

The Hindu  

India ‘A’ K. Humpy Koneru Humpy, the strongest woman player in India’s chess history, rightly leads the country’s strongest bid for its first Olympiad gold. Being part of the commentary team on the cash-rich Champions Chess Tour and the World championship match, Tania has worked hard to play her part in India’s campaign. Padmini Rout plays in the women’s third …

Chess Olympiad: Chennai gears up for multi-nation sporting event
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Chennai gears up for multi-nation sporting event

India TV News  

Chennai has been gripped by Chess fever lately with just 4 days remaining for the 44th Chess Olympiad. Also, a few thousand people took part in an Olympiad special run organized in the city today ahead of the prestigious tournament. The curtain raiser tournament was conducted in the same hall today that will host the 44th Chess Olympiad, creating a …

Chess Olympiad: Preparations On, Test Tournament Held
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Preparations On, Test Tournament Held

News 18  

Chess fever is well and truly on in Chennai with just four days to go for the 44th Olympiad. As the countdown for the chess extravaganza continues, a test event was held on Sunday to assess the preparedness for the tournament. Also, a few thousand people took part in an Olympiad special run organised in the city today ahead of …

Preparations in full swing for Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Preparations in full swing for Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

With less than a week to go for the inauguration of 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad on July 28, final arrangements are in full swing in Chennai and Mamallapuram. Velu visited Mamallapuram and reviewed the arrangements being made in the coastal town, where the international sports event would go on till August 10. This is how Chennai is decked up for …

Bharat Singh Chauhan on how India got the Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Bharat Singh Chauhan on how India got the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

Today, as I look back, it appears like a fantasy that India could get the right to host the prestigious Chess Olympiad in a matter of days. In effect, within 10 days of sending that first text message to Mr. Dvorkovich, India became the host of the 44th Chess Olympiad. Countdown begins: The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin …

Chess Olympiad Stamp Revealed in Honour of World Chess Day
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad Stamp Revealed in Honour of World Chess Day

News 18  

The ‘World Chess Day’ was celebrated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the official stamp of the 44th Chess Olympiad in the presence of a distinguished gathering at a city hotel in New Delhi. Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, an Arjuna Awardee and team member of the Chess Olympiad along with President of All India Chess Federation and Chess Olympiad Organising Committee, …

FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022: Actor Rajinikanth Releases Teaser Featuring TN CM Stalin & AR Rahman
2 years, 5 months ago

FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022: Actor Rajinikanth Releases Teaser Featuring TN CM Stalin & AR Rahman

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu's 'Superstar' Rajinikanth launched the teaser for 44th International FIDE Chess Olympiad on social media on Friday. The video also showed CM Stalin welcoming chess players with folded hands. The dancers were Rajinikanth said, as per a report on The Hindu said, "It's a matter of pride since it's the first time in India the 44th FIDE Chess …

All eyes on Indian players ahead of Chess Olympiad
2 years, 6 months ago

All eyes on Indian players ahead of Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

With the Chess Olympiad around the corner, the Indian team members are working individually, and collectively, to give their best ever. As part of the preparation, a few key members of the women’s teams got busy sharpening their skills in Chennai recently in a camp under the 2012 World Championship runner-up Boris Gelfand. Tania: I think it’s been different for …

Sportstar South Sports Conclave: Chess and Chennai ft. Viswanathan Anand and RB Ramesh
2 years, 6 months ago

Sportstar South Sports Conclave: Chess and Chennai ft. Viswanathan Anand and RB Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Sportstar South Sports Conclave on June 28 presented a series of specially curated conversations on how to improve the existing infrasturcture, scouting, training and governance of sports in the southern states. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday hoped for more women’s chess players to break through the ranks in the country. Anand was in conversation with RB Ramesh …

44th Chess Olympiad: India to Field 3rd Team in Open Section
2 years, 6 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: India to Field 3rd Team in Open Section

News 18  

India fielded a third team in the open section after getting a last-minute entry to register their highest-ever participation in the 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held at Mahabalipuram from July 28 to August 10. Grandmasters Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Karthikeyan Murali, SP Sethuraman, Abhijeet Gupta and Abhimanyu Puranik make up the third Indian team with Gujarat’s first GM, Tejas …

Viswanathan Anand calls for more women chess players
2 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand calls for more women chess players

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday hoped for more women’s chess players to break through the ranks in the country. “It is very easy to feel very optimistic about India’s youngsters on the boys’ side but not on the girls’ side,” Anand said during a panel discussion titled ‘Chess and Chennai’. 🗣️ #Chess and Chennai: @vishy64theking & @Rameshchess 🔸 …

Hosting Chess Olympiad a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu: Stalin
2 years, 6 months ago

Hosting Chess Olympiad a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu: Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, speaking at Sportstar’s South Sports Conclave on Tuesday, said that hosting the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, the world’s biggest chess event, was a proud moment for the State. “Hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad is a matter of pride for the State of Tamil Nadu. Former India footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam and athlete Barath Sridhar won …

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