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

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

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A total of 10 teams will take part in the tournament which will see the participation of over 25 Indian Grandmasters. India’s top chess players, including talented youngsters such as R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin and national champion Aravindh Chithambaram will take part in the Indian Chess League to be played online from 15-17 May. GM Priyadarshan Kanappan, the league commissioner said, “The Sports League was something that I had been very familiar with as I lived in the US where you had leagues for all sports; so I always used to wonder if we could replicate that format in India, and that’s how this league idea happened.” “The lockdown helped us in a big way, as chess players have no avenue to play in over the board events, so we were able to convince the top players to play in an online league format,” he added. Praggnanandhaa and Chithambaram will turn out for Team Chess Gurukul to be captained by noted coach and Grandmaster R B Ramesh, while Gukesh, the world’s second youngest Grandmaster, will play for Five Fighters, which would also include the experienced GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly, promising young Leon Luke Mendonca, Vishnu Prasanna and Soumya Swaminathan. The other teams in the fray are: Desi Boys captained by Vishal Sareen and including GMs Abhijeet Gupta, Vaibhav Suri and IM Tania Sachdev, United India; Chess Thulir captained by GM M Shyam Sundar and including GMs G A Stany and N R Visakh; Cheeky Cheetas and Undercover Agents.

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Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video
9 hours, 29 minutes ago

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

Firstpost  

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

2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess
1 week, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Indian chess shone brightly in 2024, marking a historic year of unparalleled achievements. World Junior Chess Championship 2024: Divya Deshmukh wins Girls’ title; Nogerbek wins in Open section Champions Divya Deshmukh and Kazybek Nogerbek alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Singapore to host 2024 World Championship between Gukesh and Ding Singapore was announced as the host by the International Chess …

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. The Indian grandmaster achieved the feat by defeating defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore. D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi after the latter won the final round match against GM Jan Subelj of Slovenia at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, …

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi lead the way as the golden generation of Indian chess finally comes of age in 2024
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

India’s young players know the power of hard work: Kunte
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1 month ago

India’s young players know the power of hard work: Kunte

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Less than 24 hours after his win, the speakers of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha talked about D Gukesh’s World Chess Championship triumph during their respective sessions. “Now it’s time for the administration to utilise the impact of the achievement and create opportunities for the next generation.” India's D Gukesh with the world chess championship trophy in Singapore …

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

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

India Today  

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

All eyes on the teenage Grand Master
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All eyes on the teenage Grand Master

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: GM D Gukesh’s journey from a normal school kid playing chess to challenging the best in the business has been phenomenal. Once a budding chess player, Gukesh became a World Chess Championship challenger and it has been a major boost for Indian chess. He won a gold medal on board one of the Indian teams that brilliantly won the …

R.B. Ramesh’s wish list for Indian chess: From launching Indian Chess League to chess clubs in Tier A and B cities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 …

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

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 & …

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in the live world rankings
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in the live world rankings

Firstpost  

Besides Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand are the other two Indians in the top 10 of chess live rating. Image: FIDE Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi jumped to the world No.2 in the live chess ranking on Thursday and is now only behind five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen. The 21-year-old Arjun Erigaisi, who hails from Warangal in Andhra Pradesh, …

India’s rising chess talents: Glimpse into future
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s rising chess talents: Glimpse into future

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Inside the cavernous playing hall at the Anna Centenary Library, Levon Aronian has just taken a walk. Some of these players already have glittering resumes, yet they’re still nowhere near the first-choice players for India’s top chess team. Even though he’s lost only one game this year, he admits, “My level the last two years has been okayish. I …

Hope GCL makes big impact on chess like IPL did on cricket: Arjun Erigaisi
4 months ago

Hope GCL makes big impact on chess like IPL did on cricket: Arjun Erigaisi

Hindustan Times  

London, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi hopes the Global Chess League will have a transformative effect on the sport similar to the revolutionary impact IPL had on cricket. Hope GCL makes big impact on chess like IPL did on cricket: Arjun Erigaisi The GCL is the world's first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all …

National Chess Championship 2024: Siddhant Gawai takes half-a-point off Abhijeet Gupta; Surya Shekhar continues to lead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

National Chess Championship 2024: Siddhant Gawai takes half-a-point off Abhijeet Gupta; Surya Shekhar continues to lead

The Hindu  

Gender may be a hot topic in sport now, but chess knows no gender. Two of the top three boards in the third round of the 61st National championship featured female players at the RPS International School on Monday. Shubhi Gupta and Kiran Manisha Mohanty fought hard against top seed Surya Shekhar Ganguly and defending champion S.P. Siddhant Gawai, however, …

Gurugram to host 61st National Chess Championship despite weather woes
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gurugram to host 61st National Chess Championship despite weather woes

The Hindu  

Jalgram, they are calling this city now. This northern Indian city, a major hub for IT and finance, is set to host a National sporting event. The 61st edition of the National Championship, which opens at the RPS International School, has a large field of more than 340 players. READ | Grand Chess Tour 2024: Nothing changes for Praggnanandhaa, Firouzja …

Gukesh won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 and is currently India’s top-rated player with 2763.4 points
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 and is currently India’s top-rated player with 2763.4 points

The Hindu  

April 25, 2024 08:30 am | Updated May 03, 2024 05:15 pm IST Grandmaster D. Gukesh pulled off a phenomenal achievement by winning the prestigious FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, a.k.a. Gukesh is also the first Indian to win the Candidates since GM Viswanathan Anand won the tournament in 2014 and earned him a rematch for the World Championship against …

Indian sibling duo makes waves at Toronto chess tournament opening
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian sibling duo makes waves at Toronto chess tournament opening

Hindustan Times  

As a major international chess tournament opened in Toronto on Wednesday evening, it also marked a historic occasion, featuring siblings for the first time, with teen Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa R in the Open section and his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu competing for the Women’s honours. Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, next to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky as the Candidates tournament opened in Toronto on …

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 …

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian chess superstar R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world champion Ding Liren of China in the fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, a win which also helped him surpass the legendary Viswanathan Anand as the top-rated Indian player. After the victory late on Tuesday night, the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa has 2748.3 points as against 2748 of five-time world champion Anand …

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

Gautam Adani meets chess champion Praggnanandhaa, extends support

Hindustan Times  

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

Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Praggnanandhaa, Vidit and Vaishali
1 year ago

Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Praggnanandhaa, Vidit and Vaishali

The Hindu  

A fabulous year for Indian chess ended with the heart-warming news of D. Gukesh and K. Humpy taking the eighth and final spot in their respective Candidates Tournaments, scheduled in Toronto from April 2 to 25, 2024. Since 1991 when Viswanathan Anand remained the only Indian to play in the Candidates, five Indians – R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, Gukesh in …

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 …

Vidit Gujrathi, R. Vaishali and R. Praggnanandhaa looking forward to Candidates; AICF announces Rs. 2 crore for preparation
1 year, 2 months ago

Vidit Gujrathi, R. Vaishali and R. Praggnanandhaa looking forward to Candidates; AICF announces Rs. 2 crore for preparation

The Hindu  

Ironical as it sounds, despite some consistent showings over the past 15 months, ‘Candidates’ Vidit Gujrathi and R. Vaishali have found themselves away from the spotlight. If the younger brigade comprising D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin have taken turns hogging the attention and left Vidit doubting his abilities, the older campaigners like K. Humpy and D. …

India chess squad for Asian Games 2022: Squad, team news, India’s performance before Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

India chess squad for Asian Games 2022: Squad, team news, India’s performance before Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Following its eye-catching performance at the FIDE World Cup, the Indian chess contingent will look to continue its strong run, at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Chess, which is returning to the Asian Games after 13 years, will be offering four gold medals -- women’s team and individual and men’s team and individual. Koneru Humpy, a two-time Asian Games gold medallist, …

Praggnanandhaa’s ready to do the star turn for India
1 year, 3 months ago

Praggnanandhaa’s ready to do the star turn for India

Hindustan Times  

On August 30, an air of frenzy and festivity awaited R Praggnanandhaa’s return home. On a typically warm and sultry morning, the size of the gathering at the arrival hall of the Chennai International Airport almost resembled the reception reserved for India’s cricketers returning from a World Cup triumph. Erigaisi was also a step away from reaching the semi-finals and …

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event

The Hindu  

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will go into the final day of the open rapid event of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament as the only unbeaten player. @TataSteelLtd@chesscom#TSCI#tsci2023#tatasteelchessindia#chess#kolkata#rapidpic.twitter.com/oZQd7wzB6T — Tata Steel Chess India September 6, 2023 Like Harikrishna, it hasn’t exactly been a fine tournament so far for Arjun Erigaisi, who was the best player at this event in the last couple …

Praggnanandhaa: Tata Steel Chess India tournament is where I got a glimpse of what top class chess is about
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: Tata Steel Chess India tournament is where I got a glimpse of what top class chess is about

The Hindu  

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

D Gukesh Replaces Vishwanathan Anand as India's Top Rated Chess Player After 37 Years
1 year, 4 months ago

D Gukesh Replaces Vishwanathan Anand as India's Top Rated Chess Player After 37 Years

News 18  

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh has replaced the legendary Viswanathan Anand as India’s top chess player after more than three decades. The 17-year old Chennai GM, who recently lost in the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup in Baku to Magnus Carlsen, moved ahead of Anand to be ranked No.8 in the world. As per the FIDE ratings effective September 1, …

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

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

ABP News  

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

India has entered golden era of chess, will have 100 GMs soon, says AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor
1 year, 4 months ago

India has entered golden era of chess, will have 100 GMs soon, says AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor

The Hindu  

All India Chess Federation president Sanjay Kapoor said Indian chess has entered the “golden era” and the country will have over a hundred Grandmasters within two years. “There was one Vishy before but now I believe the golden era of chess has started in India,” Kapoor told PTI. But now we’ll have many faces and that will be very good …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

R Praggnanandhaa and other members of Asian Games-bound chess team to undergo training camp in Kolkata
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa and other members of Asian Games-bound chess team to undergo training camp in Kolkata

Firstpost  

Grandmsters Vidit Gujarathi, Arjun Erigaisi and R Gukesh, along with veteran Pentala Harikrishna as the other member are part of the Hangzhou-bound men’s squad. Kolkata: The Asian Games-bound Indian men’s chess team, which includes World Cup silver medallist GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa along with three other quarter-finalists, will undergo a four-day tactical camp in Kolkata from 30 August. “This coaching camp …

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh in Kolkata Asian Games camp from Aug 30
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh in Kolkata Asian Games camp from Aug 30

The Hindu  

The Asian Games-bound Indian men’s chess team, which includes World Cup silver medallist GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa along with three other quarter-finalists, will undergo a four-day tactical camp here from August 30. RELATED | Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a Candidates berth: Mother Nagalakshmi The team is led by head coach legendary GM Boris Gelfand and includes coach Srinath Narayanan, assistant …

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

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

Business Standard  

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

Indian prodigy becomes youngest player to reach Chess World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian prodigy becomes youngest player to reach Chess World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

India stands on the cusp of a revolution in chess
1 year, 5 months ago

India stands on the cusp of a revolution in chess

Hindustan Times  

The trickle has turned into a flood. The golden generation of Indian chess, led by D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, but also made up of so many other promising young people, is starting to truly make its mark on the world stage. It is what we had hoped would happen when we saw the performances at the Chess Olympiad in …

Data | Passed pawn: Gukesh surpasses his mentor from Madras
1 year, 5 months ago

Data | Passed pawn: Gukesh surpasses his mentor from Madras

The Hindu  

On Friday, Grandmaster and 17-year-old D. Gukesh managed to achieve a feat that was registered only for a day on March 15, 2016, by then 29-year-old Indian GM P. Harikrishna. Gukesh’s win over Azerbaijan GM Misratdin Iskandarov in the FIDE World Cup was enough for him to lift his ELO live ratings to 2756 points, which helped him leapfrog Indian …

When a chess player is called Grandmaster? Eligibility, criteria, list of Chess Grandmasters from India
1 year, 6 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

Chess in a different league now, says Harika
1 year, 6 months ago

Chess in a different league now, says Harika

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli feels T20 cricket-style chess leagues are key to boosting the game of 64 squares in the country and the ongoing Global Chess League has made a good start in that direction. “The League is drawing more people to chess and every team has garnered support, which will inspire many to take up the game. there can …

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

Magnus Carlsen Praises Indian Chess Prodigies Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh

News 18  

Five-time world champion and the number one chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen is amazed at the “huge interest” in the sport in India and says this is the “beginning of a revolution”, which was started by the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen, considered one of the strongest exponents of the game, is currently playing for SG Alpine Warriors in …

Chess has taught me to stay patient with my cricket, says Chahal
1 year, 6 months ago

Chess has taught me to stay patient with my cricket, says Chahal

The Hindu  

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who knows a thing or two about chess, says playing the sport at a competitive level has helped him to stay patient while dealing with challenges in his cricket career. Chahal, who has represented India in the World Youth Chess Championship, has joined SG Alpine Warriors as their ambassador in the ongoing Global Chess League. The …

Global Chess League can have the same effect like IPL did with Cricket, says Raunak Sadhwani
1 year, 7 months ago

Global Chess League can have the same effect like IPL did with Cricket, says Raunak Sadhwani

The Hindu  

The Global Chess League will be held in the Gold City of the world, Dubai from June 21, 2023 – July 2, 2023. Indian ace Raunak Sadhwani, who earned himself the Grandmaster’s title in 2020 when he was 13 years old will be representing the Balan Alaskan Knights at Global Chess League. Showcasing his excitement about the Global Chess League, …

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 …

Data | 2022: A great year for Indian chess
2 years, 1 month ago

Data | 2022: A great year for Indian chess

The Hindu  

It has been a great week or so for Indian chess. This set him up to become the country’s 77th GM just days after GMs Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi went on to win the Rapid and Blitz events at the prestigious Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. Grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi joined veteran GM V. Anand, …

Asian chess championship: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, PV Nandhidhaa win titles
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian chess championship: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, PV Nandhidhaa win titles

Firstpost  

Praggnanandhaa drew with compatriot B Adhiban in a 63-move game in the ninth and final round to emerge a clear winner with seven points. Top-seeded Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and compatriot P V Nandhidhaa won the titles in the Open and women’s sections respectively in the Asian Continental Chess championship on Thursday. In the women’s event, WGM Nandhidhaa drew her …

D. Gukesh breaks into top 20 in chess rankings, is World No. 18 in live ratings
2 years, 4 months ago

D. Gukesh breaks into top 20 in chess rankings, is World No. 18 in live ratings

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh continued his relentless climb in the world rankings after scoring a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing Turkish Isbank Chess Super League in Ankara on Thursday. Playing on the top board for third-round leader Turkish Airlines Sports Club, Gukesh defeated Grandmasters Aryan Gholami, Andrey Esipenko Vahap Sanal to reach World No. With R. Praggnanandhaa making waves in the …

Praggnanandhaa Gukesh and Velammal alumni go back to school before Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Praggnanandhaa Gukesh and Velammal alumni go back to school before Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

You cannot keep R Praggnanandhaa away from a chess board for long. It was the young grandmaster who spotted and corrected a misplaced piece on a ceremonial chess board set up at an event conducted by his school, Velammal Vidyalaya, on Monday to felicitate all the representatives of Tamil Nadu in the Indian team for the upcoming Chess Olympiad. When …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Indian chess team player profiles, form, Elo ratings and records
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Indian chess team player profiles, form, Elo ratings and records

The Hindu  

This is the first time ever that India is hosting the 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, Chennai. Given his title-winning form this year, Gukesh is going to be one among the key players on whom the India ‘B’ team will rely in the Olympiad. India ‘C’ Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Surya Shekhar Ganguly …

India to field 3rd team at the 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 6 months ago

India to field 3rd team at the 44th Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

India fielded a third team in the Open section after getting a last-minute entry to register their highest-ever participation at the 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held at Mahabalipuram from July 28 to August 10. A record breaking 187 teams, the highest-ever for any Chess Olympiad, has registered for the showdown in India In order to even out the …

Hyderabad\'s Rahul is chess grandmaster
2 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad\'s Rahul is chess grandmaster

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Rahul Srivatshav Peddi of Telangana became India’s 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy. He became International master in January 2018 and got his first GM norm in August 2019 at Greece, second GM norm in December 2019 at Serbia and third GM …

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