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 the field, India’s 1-3 loss to USA derailed the bid for gold but the mathematics worked out enough for Humpy, Tania, Vaishali and Bharati to finish with a bronze medal TWO BRONZE MEDALS FOR INDIA. Track the India Women’s boards here: Track the India Men’s boards here: RESULTS FROM DAY 10 OF THE OLYMPIAD: The dice rolled in favour of the host in the women’s section with India 1 moving within the gold medal-grabbing distance in the Chess Olympiad.

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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 …

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025: Voting lines now open for Popular Choice categories
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025: Voting lines now open for Popular Choice categories

The Hindu  

They brought us glory. The Indian men’s cricket team finally ended its ICC trophy drought with a triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. It is time to celebrate these and every other landmark victory of the year at the seventh edition of the Sportstar ACES Awards. The voting lines are now open for the five Popular Choice Awards: Sportsman of the …

'Winning the Chess Olympiad has put India on the map': Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi at HTLS 2024
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Schedule, livestreaming details and more
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2 months ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Schedule, livestreaming details and more

India Today  

After a challenging year marked by struggles to secure victories, the Indian women's hockey team is eager for a fresh start in the new Olympic cycle as they prepare to defend their Asian Champions Trophy title at home, beginning with a matchup against Malaysia on Monday. Women's Champions Trophy 2024: India squad GOALKEEPERS 1. Beauty Dungdung Women's Champions Trophy 2024: …

Double Gold at Chess Olympiad 2024: A Historic Feat for India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Double Gold at Chess Olympiad 2024: A Historic Feat for India

ABP News  

India's chess teams secured the gold medal in both the men's and women's categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The women's team overcame a late defeat to Poland and clinched the title with a victory in the final round over Azerbaijan. The men's team, led by Abhijit Kunte, achieved an historic feat by securing the double gold medal.

It won’t be this easy in future Olympiads, says Viswanathan Anand
3 months, 2 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
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, …

AICF announces ₹3.2 crore rewards for Olympiad-winning teams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AICF announces ₹3.2 crore rewards for Olympiad-winning teams

The Hindu  

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 on Wednesday. Each player from the winning teams will receive ₹25 lakh, while the captains of the men’s and women’s teams, Abhijeet Kunte and Srinath Narayanan, will be rewarded with ₹15 lakh each. AICF secretary general Dev …

India's Olympiad-winning teams to get ₹3.2 crore from Chess Federation
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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’
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 4 weeks 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
3 months, 4 weeks 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
3 months, 4 weeks 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 begins Olympiad campaign with 4-0 win over Morocco
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India begins Olympiad campaign with 4-0 win over Morocco

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Second seeds India got their Olympiad campaign off to a good start with a 4-0 win in the Open section over Morocco, seeded 93rd, in the opening round in Budapest on Wednesday. R Praggnanandhaa scored the first point of the day for India, playing a flawless game against IM Mohamed Tissir with White. In the women’s section, India – …

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 …

Chess World Cup: A tough ask for Indians
1 year, 5 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 …

Tata Steel Chess conducts women’s edition for first time
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess conducts women’s edition for first time

The Hindu  

“I don’t remember a tournament where the prize-fund was the same for both men and women,” said Anna Muzychuk, the World No. Women will be in focus over the next six days during the fourth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, which opens at the National Library here on Tuesday. “So can I play in the women’s section?” …

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess
2 years, 4 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 …

Chess Olympiad: It would have been disappointing if we didn’t win a medal says Dronavalli Harika
2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: It would have been disappointing if we didn’t win a medal says Dronavalli Harika

The Hindu  

Ever since she made her Olympiad debut, way back in 2004, Dronavalli Harika wanted to be part of an Indian women’s team that climbed the podium. That pain soon made for joy: India won the bronze medal – for the first time in history – at the Women’s Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram on Tuesday. “This is my ninth Olympiad in …

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 …

Chess Olympiad: An overview of Bronze-winning Indian teams
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 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 …

Chess Olympiad: India 1 wins Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: India 1 wins Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

The Hindu  

It rained medals for India following its best-ever Chess Olympiad campaign here. Though a bronze medal in each section - Open and women - was a first, India 1 claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup - a symbol of the combined supremacy of a team in both sections. Named after former Soviet and Georgian World champion Nona Gaprindashvili - the first woman …

Indian women secure historic-first bronze at Chess Olympiad 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women secure historic-first bronze at Chess Olympiad 2022

The Hindu  

A heart-breaking 1-3 defeat to USA robbed India 1 the gold medal but a historic-first bronze medal did manage to bring back the smiles. Catch the HIGHLIGHTS of round 11 of Chess Olmypiad HERE India topped the three-way tie for the bronze medal at 17 match-point after aggregating 396,5 tie-breaking points, ahead of USA’s 390 and Kazakhstan’s 352. Georgia kept …

India 2 beats Germany to claim bronze in Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

India 2 beats Germany to claim bronze in Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

MAMALLAPURAM Putting aside the disappointment of missing a chance to have a go at the gold medal, India 2 climbed the podium with a resounding 3-1 victory over Germany in the 11th and final round here. With Nihal Sarin and Ranuak Sadhwani striking with white pieces while D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa gaining a draw with black, India 2 emerged …

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Gukesh suffers first loss - strategy analysed
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

44th Chess Olympiad: The Indian Women's Team Extends its Unbeaten Streak at the 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 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 Open Section Day 2: Indian teams keep winning; Paraguay stretches mighty USA
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad Open Section Day 2: Indian teams keep winning; Paraguay stretches mighty USA

The Hindu  

The going got a bit tougher but Indian teams came out stronger, as expected. Unlike Caruana, World champion Magnus Carlsen resumed his Olympiad campaign after a six-year gap, with a late win. Though Arjun Erigaisi escaped with a draw, victories on other boards gave India 1 a comprehensive victory over Moldova. For India 3, M. Karthikeyan’s fourth-board win provided the …

Chennai Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' team thrashes Estonia 4-0
2 years, 5 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, 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 …

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