2 years, 5 months ago

Preparations in full swing for Chess Olympiad

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 the 44th Chess Olympiad Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu chaired a meeting in the Secretariat with senior officials and senior police officers on the arrangements being made, an official release said. Over 2,000 chess players and delegates from over 180 countries are expected to take part in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIDE hints at hosting major Chess event in India in 2025

New Indian Express

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

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 …

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 …

7 months, 1 week ago

Chess Championship: Chennai, Singapore & New Delhi submit bids to host final

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Three cities, including Chennai, are in the running to host the chess World Championship final between Ding Liren and D Gukesh. “Three bids to host the FIDE World Championship Match-2024,” Emil Sutovsky, CEO of the world governing body, FIDE, posted on X on Friday. Interestingly, the Chennai bid was made via the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu while …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi's Traditional Veshti And Shawl With Chessboard Design At Chess Olympiad Grabs Attention

ABP News

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Thursday, his choice of attire for the event grabbed attention and got netizens talking on social media. PM Modi arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium wearing a half-sleeved white shirt, chess patterned karai veshti and sported a shawl that had a chessboard designed border. PM …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan boycotts 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Firstpost

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision not to participate in the event New Delhi: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, a move termed by India as “highly …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Visit Chennai For Inauguration Today

ABP News

Chennai: India is set to host a Chess Olympiad tournament for the first time in its history from July 28 to August 10 in Chennai. The 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 will be inaugurated by PM Modi in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday and the tournament will be held till August 10 at Poonjeri village in Mamallapuram. On June …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

Coimbatore artist designs 1.5-inch miniature chess board ahead of Olympiad

India Today

Ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad to kick start, a Coimbatore miniature artist designed a 1.5-inch miniature chess board using silver and 2 grams of gold in just 2 hours. Speaking about this miniature chess board, he said, I want to create awareness among children about the traditional chess game which is called a chaduranga. This is a traditional game …

2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai: BJP Leaders Paste PM Modi's Photos On Chess Olympiad 2022 Posters

ABP News

Chennai: Ahead of Chess Olympiad 2022, BJP cadre went on to glue the image of PM Modi on the posters of the event in Chennai on Wednesday. The BJP members put up PM’s image on the posters after claiming that Tamil Nadu got the opportunity to host the tournament in Chennai because of the Central government. However, on Wednesday, BJP …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

India comes down heavily on Pakistan for pulling out of Chess Olympiad

India TV News

India has come down heavily on Pakistan for pulling out of the Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nade, and has accused them of "politicising" the sporting event. Hours after Pakistan announced its withdrawal over the Olympiad's torch relay passing through Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was "highly unfortunate" that Pakistan has "politicised" the prestigious international …

2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Live Mint

Ahead of his visit to Tamil Nadu on July 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to in Chennai for the inauguration of 44th Chess Olympiad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share, "I am looking forward to being in Chennai for the inauguration of 44th Chess Olympiad at 6 PM tomorrow evening. PM Modi …

2 years, 5 months ago

Why Chess Olympiad 2022 gives hope to small businesses in Mamallapuram

The Hindu

Its people are what make Mamallapuram what it is: the sculptors, migrant artisans and fisherfolk-restaurateurs that take up Othavadai street today have a hopeful air about them. Apart from the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022, the Covelong Point Surf, Music and Yoga Festival and the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival are events that the seaside town will play host to …

2 years, 5 months ago

Why Mamallapuram was chosen to host the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu

A well-connected transportation network, a handful of star hotels and the ease of ensuring various security measures are among the major factors that helped Mamallapuram emerge as the host for 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad commencing July 28. A retired official who was involved in the preparations for the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese premier …

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 …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: India’s best chance to win in both sections

The Hindu

Nearly 100 years after the first ‘Chess Olympic Games’ were held in Paris to coincide with the eighth Summer Olympic Games in the French capital in 1924, India gets to host the most prestigious team championship in the game. Though officially the Chess Olympiad came into being in 1927 when London’s Westminster Central Hall saw 70 players from 16 nations …

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 …

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

WATCH: A.R. Rahman's Upbeat Chess Olympiad 2022 Anthem

News 18

Grammy and Oscar-winning composer, A.R. Rahman has composed an anthem for International Chess Olympiad, 2022 set to be held in Chennai from July 28. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is The International Chess Olympiad, organised by Federation Internationale des Echecs is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. In 2021, the Olympiad …

2 years, 5 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: Teams Begin to Arrive, Madagascar First to Reach Chennai

News 18

With just five days to go, teams have started reaching Chennai for the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram for the biggest-ever sporting extravaganza on Indian soil. The Team, rated 104th with an average rating of Elo 2143, has 22-year-old International Master Antenaina Fy Rakotomaharo rated Elo 2490 playing on the top board. ‘Namaste World’ and ‘Welcome to Chennai’ reverberate on …

2 years, 5 months ago

Thambi, the Chess Olympiad mascot, is here to paint Tamil Nadu ‘black and white’

The Hindu

The Thambi is slowly becoming ubiquitous. Already, Thambi the knight has started to paint Tamil Nadu ’black and white’ and has sprung up at important tourist locations in the State and along the medians of arterial roads in Chennai. “It has been amazing, to say the least,” he said, highlighting that three u-15 boys and girls from each State and …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

2 years, 6 months ago

Chess Olympiad Torch Relay Covers over 20 Cities across India

News 18

The ongoing first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay has covered over 20 cities across India since the launch ceremony on June 19, done in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the IG Stadium, here. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Governor of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Law …

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 🔸 …

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 …

2 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand: Would be good if women's chess became more competitive

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. It has to be done more consciously.” …

2 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu government has set aside Rs. 92.13 crore for Chess Olympiad: M.K. Stalin

The Hindu

Speaking at Sportstar’s South Sports Conclave in Chennai on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Former Indian footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam and athlete Barath Sridhar won the HeroMotoCorp Unsung Champion and Emerging Hero honours, respectively, at the Sportstar South Sports Conclave. Reservoir of talent “As Sportstar seeks to entertain and enthrall our audiences with sharp and live narrating of major games …

2 years, 6 months ago

China not to take part in Chess Olympiad in Chennai

The Hindu

China will not be taking part in the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28. China's Open team won the gold medal at the Chess Olympiad held at Batumi in 2018 and at Tromso in 2014. READ: Chennai Open: Nitin remains on top According to leading chess coach and Grandmaster R B Ramesh, the …

2 years, 6 months ago

Will Leave no Stone Unturned to Popularise Chess in India: Anurag Thakur

News 18

Union Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur reiterated on Wednesday that as a sports lover, he will leave no stone unturned to popularise the sport of chess in India. India is set to host the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai from July 28 to August 10 this year and in a bid to promote the sport across the country, the Chess …

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Ahmedabad set to be 2036 Olympics hotspot as India considers multi-city Games

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2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess

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Indian sports in 2024: From T20 World Cup victory to Chess World Title

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025 Voting Lines Open!

The Hindu

As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year for Indian sports, it’s time to express our gratitude to the trailblazers who brought us glory. The seventh edition of the Sportstar ACES Awards is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our sports heroes. The Indian men’s cricket team ended its ICC trophy drought with …

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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 …

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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 …

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Rajamahendravaram to Become Sports Hub

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada: The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh Chairman A. Ravinaidu announced that Rajamahendravaram would soon become a "sports hub," with infrastructure developments and multi-sports complexes planned to host the National Games. Ravinaidu, alongside Rajanagaram MLA Bathula Bala Ramakrishna, Rajamahendravaram MLA Adireddy Srinivas, and Rajamahendravaram Rural MLA Gorantla Buchaiah Chowdary, visited and inspected sports complex grounds on Sunday. He revealed that …

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

The Hindu

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Indians weigh in on Chess Champion D Gukesh's historic win

India Today

2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money : In this special episode of Your Take, Gukesh Dommaraju, India’s chess champion, returned home after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship. we celebrate India's prodigious chess talent as D. Gukesh makes history by clinching the World Chess Championship title! 2024 Chess Champion 'D Gukesh' Wins 11 Crore Prize Money …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: D Gukesh, the world’s youngest chess champion, was honored by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at a grand event organized by the state government on Tuesday. The Chief Minister presented Gukesh with a cheque for ₹5 crore and a shawl, while announcing the establishment of a “Home of Chess Academy” to nurture chess talent in Tamil Nadu. …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

The Hindu

Newly crowned World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand function organised by the State Government and awarded a cheque for ₹5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Dedication “So I want the youngsters of this state to look at Gukesh’s hard work, dedication, and single-minded focus on the task and take inspiration from him,” said …

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Gukesh says Chennai 'one of the best cities in world of chess' as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

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Gukesh received a cheque of Rs 5 crore from CM Stalin at the felicitation event that took place a day after he returned to his hometown of Chennai and five days after his triumph over Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. D Gukesh, the 18th chess world champion, is felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin …

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India tops Junior Science Olympiad, clinches record six gold medals in global event

India Today

Indian students have once again made the country proud on the global stage, clinching six gold medals at the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad held in Bucharest, Romania, from December 2 to 11, 2024. India’s team, comprising six talented students selected by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, achieved the remarkable feat of securing gold medals on the board. GOLD …

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Inter-Zonal, Senior Badminton Nationals set to begin from December 18 in Bengaluru

The Hindu

The Inter-Zonal and Senior National Badminton Championships will take place between December 18 and 24 at the Karnataka Badminton Association courts in Bengaluru. Defending men’s singles champion Chirag Sen and women’s singles winner Anmol Kharb will be looking to retain their respective crowns. In the team events, defending men’s and women’s champions, Airport Authority of India and Maharashtra, have failed …

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Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh receives warm reception on his arrival in Chennai; Watch

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D Gukesh arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Monday from Singapore, where he won a historic World Chess Championship title. Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a warm reception on his return to India as the teenager landed at the Chennai airport on Monday. Gukesh had beaten China’s Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 scoreline to clinch the 2024 …

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D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi lead the way as the golden generation of Indian chess finally comes of age in 2024

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D Gukesh’s triumph in the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore was the standout moment in what has been a historic year for Indian chess, one in which Arjun Erigaisi became only the second Indian to breach the 2800-ELO barrier. With D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi pulling off some incredible feats and the Indians firing as a unit in …

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for World Chess Champion D. Gukesh

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a Rs 5 crore cash prize for D. Gukesh in recognition of the 18-year-old’s remarkable achievement of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh became the 18th and the latest World Champion after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore on Thursday. “To honour the monumental achievement of …

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

New Indian Express

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

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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 …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chennai to Singapore: Gukesh's triumph heralds a new golden age for Indian chess

India Today

By Siddharth Viswanathan A flight from Chennai to Singapore takes four hours, give or take. Back in Chennai, 2013, the dreams of a billion were shattered when Viswanathan Anand succumbed to Magnus Carlsen, ending his illustrious six-year reign as one of the best chess players in the world. Now, 11 years later, in Singapore, Gukesh beat Ding Liren in one …

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces Rs 5 cr cash prize for World Chess Champion Gukesh

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a cash prize of Rs 5 crore to D Gukesh, who won the World Chess Championship held in Singapore. "To honour the monumental achievement of Gukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, I am delighted to announce a cash prize of Rs 5 crore! Since Gukesh made India and Tamil Nadu …

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President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate D Gukesh for becoming the youngest ever Chess World Champion

Op India

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. D. Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever International Chess Federation World Champion after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the final game of their championship tie. Stalin highlighted Gukesh’s contribution to India’s chess legacy, stating, “Congratulations to @DGukesh on …

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1 month ago

Chess, chocolate cake and sambar rice: Viswanathan Anand reveals birthday plans

India Today

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand revealed his birthday plans, which, as expected, included some chess action. Screengrab from Viswanathan Anand on X Viswanathan Anand was in Singapore last week on the sidelines of the World Chess Championship match. Anand also made the ceremonial first move for Gukesh in Game 4 of the World Chess Championship. Widely credited with kickstarting the …

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CBSE to hold special exams for student athletes, Olympiad participants in 2025

India Today

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct special exams in 2025 for students participating in national and international sports events, including recognised Olympiads. Students whose CBSE board exam dates overlap with sports events recognised by the Sports Authority of India or the Board of Cricket Control in India can benefit from this provision. HOW TO APPLY Students must submit …

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Uttarakhand to host 38th National Games from January 28

The Hindu

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday annnounced the dates and events for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. As per the original Memorandum of Understanding signed between the IOA and the Uttarakhand State Olympic Association in 2014, the National Games were set to include competitions in 34 sports disciplines. After the Government of Uttarakhand reaffirmed its readiness to host the …

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R.B. Ramesh’s wish list for Indian chess: From launching Indian Chess League to chess clubs in Tier A and B cities

The Hindu

Despite Indian chess enjoying a year of unparalleled success internationally, acclaimed coach and Dronacharya Awardee RB Ramesh believes there is still much to be done on the domestic front for the country to further develop the sport. - Launch an Indian Chess League, addressing the significant delay in its establishment to elevate the sport’s status. - Host six open tournaments …

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Google Doodle Today Celebrates Chess As World Chess Championship Kicks Off In Singapore

ABP News

Google Doodle Today: Google’s newest Doodle celebrates chess, the globally cherished game of strategy and intellect played on a board of 64 alternating black and white squares. Since then, chess has continued to thrive, with modern variations like speed chess and timed matches bringing a fresh twist to the game, challenging players to think quickly and adapt their strategies on …

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World Chess Championship: Google Doodle celebrates Chess, game’s history, global championships

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Chess Championship: Google Doodle celebrates Chess, game’s history, global championships

Live Mint

Google’s latest Doodle celebrates the timeless game of chess, a strategic battle of wits played on a board of 64 black and white squares. Whether it’s attempting iconic strategies like the Queen’s Gambit or Sicilian Defense, challenging a friend, or simply tuning in to the championship, now is the perfect time to engage with this iconic game. The Doodle celebrating …

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How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time

Al Jazeera

As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city that has created a new generation of chess stars cheers him on. The event was held to honour the young grandmaster’s many accomplishments, including becoming the youngest ever to win the Candidates Tournament – an event that saw 16 top-rated chess players battle it out to determine …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Psychology will undoubtedly play a crucial role in World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu

Arjun Erigaisi’s historic leap past the 2800 Elo rating in classical chess and D. Gukesh’s emergence as the youngest World Championship challenger has propelled Indian chess to unprecedented heights. Anand delved into Arjun’s remarkable rise, the evolving chess landscape, and the challenges and innovations shaping the sport, including Gukesh’s collaboration with mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton. But there were things …

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World Chess Championship final 2024: Schedule, format, prize money, players

Al Jazeera

All the details about the biggest two weeks in the global chess calendar as a young Indian grandmaster takes on the Chinese world champion. The attention of the world’s chess aficionados will turn towards Singapore from Monday, as the city-state gears up to host the International Chess Federation’s World Championship final 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the …

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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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian chess progressing rapidly, needs more tournaments across categories: Jeroen van den Berg

The Hindu

A successfully organised sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India in Kolkata concluded with Magnus Carlsen taking top honours in both rapid and blitz sections of the tournament in the open category. Six years on, these very players have ascended to the global elite, and their evolution mirrors the tournament’s own journey, according to tournament director Jeroen van den Berg. …

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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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament

The Hindu

The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 will be held from November 13 to November 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore, Kolkata. Take a look at the top five players in the Open section: Magnus Carlsen World number one Magnus Carlsen will be participating for the second time in the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: All You Need To know about India Rapid & Blitz tournament, Venue, Schedule, Players, Prize Money

The Hindu

The sixth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India will be underway in Kolkata on Wednesday, November 13 with World No. The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 will be held from November 13 to November 17. Where will the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 tournament be held? The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & …

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Chennai Grandmasters 2024, Day 6: Aravindh Chithambaram beats Arjun Erigaisi to open up title race

The Hindu

Aravindh Chithambaram beat Arjun Erigaisi in the sixth round to open up the title race in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library auditorium here on Saturday. I also tried to be solid.” With this win, Chithambaram has joined Iranian Amin Tabatabaei to trail leaders Erigaisi and Aronian by just half-point. If …

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IOC welcomes India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics, says nation has ‘much to offer for the future of the Olympic Movement’

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2 months ago

IOC welcomes India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics, says nation has ‘much to offer for the future of the Olympic Movement’

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The International Olympic Committee, however, clarified that the Indian Olympic Association was yet to finalise a host city while submitting its bid last month, while adding that nations from four continents are also in the race to host the 36th Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee welcomed India’s bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in the future, saying …

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Chennai Grandmasters | Arjun rallies to post a win over Vidit on opening day

The Hindu

Top seed Arjun Erigaisi secured a come-from-behind win with black pieces over Vidit Gujrathi in the first round of the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Tuesday. Aravindh had to be defensive almost throughout the game against Amin Tabatabaei, while Aronian misplayed from an advantageous position against Alexey Sarana. The …

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2 months ago

Olympics 2036: India submits ‘Letter of Intent’ to IOC to host summer games — Report

Live Mint

Expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, India has formally submitted a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission. Informal Dialogue stage: Despite submitting the LOI, India will have to wait until the IOC elections next year and also face competition from several other nations, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, …

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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.

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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.

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Vantika's Grand Master Aspirations: A Journey of Overcoming Challenges

The Hindu

Chess prodigy Vantika aims to become a Grandmaster, a feat that could happen as early as next year. Despite limited access to training facilities, she has risen to the top of the Indian chess scene, securing an Olympic gold medal and guiding her team to victory in the first-ever Olympiad team gold medal. Her unwavering determination and unwavering mother's support …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chess World Takes Center Stage at Friends House: A Stellar Lineup for the Second Edition of Global Chess League

The Hindu

Friends House hosts the second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, a unique event featuring male, female and junior players from various countries. The league, which starts on Thursday, features some of the world's top chess players, including Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, and Hikaru Nakamura. The games will be held with a different scoring system and time control, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s dominance at Chess Olympiad, a pleasant surprise, says Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu

The Indian men’s dominance at the Chess Olympiad was complete. One of the men — or the boys, rather — responsible for India’s easy ride to the gold in Budapest, R. Praggnanandhaa, says such dominance came as a pleasant surprise. “I knew if we gave our best we would be the favourites to win the gold, but there were other …

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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 …

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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, …

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