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R Praggnanandhaa's sister, Vaishali, clinches bronze at World Blitz Championship for India

R Praggnanandhaa's sister R Vaishali brought laurels to India as she clinched a bronze at the World Blitz Championship in the women's section. Her run at the World Blitz Championship could have been more glorious but it wasn't meant to be as she was outclassed by another Chinese Ju Wenjun. India's legendary chess player and the vice-president of the International …

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Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after jeans furore

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Magnus Carlsen has sensationally returned …

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Magnus Carlsen penalised for wearing jeans, quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship

India Today

Defending World Rapid and Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship after being penalised for a dress code violation in New York City. FIDE statement regarding Magnus Carlsen’s dress code breach FIDE regulations for the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, including the dress code, are designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. pic.twitter.com/SLdxBpzroe — …

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D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

India Today

The chess world is set for a blockbuster clash as reigning World Champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, at the Norway Chess tournament next year. D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Reflecting on his upcoming challenge, Gukesh expressed his excitement: "I'm excited to face the strongest players in the world again in Norway, and also the …

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7 months, 1 week ago

How Praggnanandhaa punished Carlsen's risky play for his first classical win over former world champion

Hindustan Times

Perhaps it’s time to lay off the hyperboles and surprised gasps. Eighteen-year old R Praggnanandhaa’s first classical win over five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has arrived. “I have this theory that when Magnus is playing the younger kids specifically he wants to sort of prove a point, he wants to go after them and try to beat them and he …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament

Hindustan Times

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times

At the Julius Baer Generation Cup which ended on Sunday, Magnus Carlsen was asked when he expected the new generation to take over. Anand is also a player – you need to be one to be a mentor, he said – the second-highest ranked Indian with an Elo rating of 2754, even though he played a handful of classical games …

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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 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess

The Hindu

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

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1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup prize money: Praggnanandhaa takes home staggering sum of INR 66 lakh after epic battle with Carlsen

Hindustan Times

Rewriting history at the grandest stage of them all in world chess, India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa played out an epic final against Magnus Carlsen in the recently concluded edition of the FIDE World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Writing a glorious chapter in Indian chess history, Praggnanandhaa was eventually defeated by Carlsen 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break as the Indian Grandmaster secured the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup finals | Carlsen claims the crown; Praggnanandhaa wins hearts

The Hindu

Magnus Carlsen came good when it mattered and stopped R. Praggnanandhaa 2.5-1.5 for his maiden World Cup title in Baku, in Azerbaijan, on Thursday. By winning the silver… pic.twitter.com/zJh9wQv5pS — International Chess Federation August 24, 2023 Facing a must-win situation in the second game with black pieces, Praggnanandhaa could not get the position from where he could put pressure on …

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2 years, 2 months ago

US grandmaster Hans Niemann’s lawsuit baseless: Play Magnus

The Hindu

US chess grandmaster Hans Niemann’s lawsuit against those who accuse him of cheating is baseless, a gaming group partly owned by his main accuser, world champion Magnus Carlsen, said Tuesday. Carlsen has publicly accused Niemann of cheating, and Chess.com alleged in a report earlier this month that the 19-year-old American has “probably cheated more than 100 times” in online games. …

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2 years, 9 months ago

How chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa starred in cricket-crazy India

Al Jazeera

Teenager’s rise to stardom was marked by a stunning win over top-ranked player earlier this year. In February this year, the 16-year-old added another feather to his cap when he beat the world’s top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen in the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess competition. For the first 31 moves over 33 minutes into the game, Praggnanandhaa gave …

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3 years, 1 month ago

World chess championship: Nepomniachtichi lets Carlsen off the hook

The Hindu

Ian Nepomniachtichi had every reason to be disappointed after missing a chance to make Magnus Carlsen suffer more than he did in the drawn fifth game of the World chess championship in Dubai on Wednesday. Nepo kept Carlsen on the defensive for 43 moves in their Ruy Lopez game but failed to drive home the advantage after missing the precise …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Final: Carlsen beats Nakamura to win title

The Hindu

RECAP FROM SET SIX: Needing a victory to force the tie-breaking seventh set, Magnus Carlsen produced a masterly performance that nailed Hikaru Nakamura 3-1 and levelled the match at 3-3 in the $300,000 Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals on Wednesday. In the second game, which ended in 70 moves with only the kings on the board, Carlsen encountered some serious …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Final: Carlsen beats Nakamura in set 6

The Hindu

SET 5 RECAP: For the third time in five days, the odd-numbered set came Hikaru Nakamura's way. Trailing by a game, the gritty American bounced back to win 4-3 against Magnus Carlsen in the fifth set of the title-deciding clash of the $300,000 Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals on Tuesday. Highlights - After the four rapid games ended in draws, …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Chess24 Legends of Chess semifinals, highlights: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi register wins

The Hindu

Catch Friday's action: Semifinal line-up: Carlsen vs Svidler; Nepomniachtchi vs Giri. Viswanathan Anand signed off his dismal campaign in the chess24 Legends of Chess with a 2-3 loss to fellow veteran Vassily Ivanchuk in the ninth and final round on Wednesday. Kramnik needed to beat Carlsen to claim a semifinal spot, provided Anish Giri defeated Peter Svidler. If Magnus Carlsen, …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess highlights: Anand-Ivanchuk game ends in draw; wins for Carlsen, Gelfand

The Hindu

Highlights from Wednesday's action: WHAT HAPPENED ON TUESDAY? A day after stopping Boris Gelfand 2.5-0.5 for his first win in the chess24 Legends of Chess, Viswanathan Anand crashed to a stunning defeat, by a similar margin, to an otherwise struggling Ding Liren in the eighth round on Tuesday. In the most watched game of the day, leader Magnus Carlsen let …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Chess24 Legends of Chess Round 6 highlights: Sixth loss for Anand, Carlsen enjoys solo lead

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's coverage of Chess24 Legends of Chess, the penultimate event of the million-dollar Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand suffered his fifth straight defeat in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 2-3 to Peter Leko of Hungary. Anand, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Suffers Fifth Straight Defeat in Legends of Chess Tournament

News 18

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand suffered his fifth straight defeat in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 2-3 to Peter Leko of Hungry. Anand, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, had earlier lost to Peter Svidler, Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri. Legends of Chess is a unique event where …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Chess24 Legends of Chess, highlights: Giri defeats Anand; Carlsen blanks Gelfand

The Hindu

Catch Friday's action: WHAT HAPPENED ON THURSDAY? Viswanathan Anand suffered a painful defeat after failing to put the finishing touches to a masterpiece he created against Vladimir Kramnik in the first game of the third round chess24 Legends of Chess on Thursday. READ | Kramnik, with his rook and knight pair almost out of play on the queen’s side, brought …

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4 years, 7 months ago

Lindores Abbey Chess: Dubov nails Nakamura, clinches title

The Hindu

Less than two years after surprisingly becoming the World rapid champion, Daniil Dubov firmly established his credentials as the next big speed-chess player by nailing Hikaru Nakamura 3-2 to win the USD 150,000 Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge chess title on Wednesday. Down 0-2 before losing the first mini-match comprising best-of-four games, on Monday, Dubov snatched the second 2.5-1.5 on Tuesday …

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4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Magnus Carlsen announces million-dollar tour

The Hindu

To beat the lockdown blues and maintain continuity of elite events, World chess champion Magnus Carlsen announced, on Thursday, a schedule of four more major online events concluding with the Tour Finals in August. The four events added to the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour are: Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge, Online Chess Masters, Legends of Chess and Tour Final. As a …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen sets another world record

The Hindu

Magnus Carlsen set a world record of 111 unbeaten classical games after getting out of trouble against local Jorden van Foreest during their 45-move draw in the fourth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Tuesday. On a day when Viswanathan Anand drew with black pieces against China's Yu Yangyi in 32 moves to reach 1.5 points, Carlsen’s …

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R Praggnanandhaa's sister, Vaishali, clinches bronze at World Blitz Championship for India

Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after jeans furore

Magnus Carlsen penalised for wearing jeans, quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship

D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025

How Praggnanandhaa punished Carlsen's risky play for his first classical win over former world champion

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen

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

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess

Chess World Cup prize money: Praggnanandhaa takes home staggering sum of INR 66 lakh after epic battle with Carlsen

FIDE World Cup finals | Carlsen claims the crown; Praggnanandhaa wins hearts

US grandmaster Hans Niemann’s lawsuit baseless: Play Magnus

How chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa starred in cricket-crazy India

World chess championship: Nepomniachtichi lets Carlsen off the hook

Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Final: Carlsen beats Nakamura to win title

Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Final: Carlsen beats Nakamura in set 6

Chess24 Legends of Chess semifinals, highlights: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi register wins

Legends of Chess highlights: Anand-Ivanchuk game ends in draw; wins for Carlsen, Gelfand

Chess24 Legends of Chess Round 6 highlights: Sixth loss for Anand, Carlsen enjoys solo lead

Viswanathan Anand Suffers Fifth Straight Defeat in Legends of Chess Tournament

Chess24 Legends of Chess, highlights: Giri defeats Anand; Carlsen blanks Gelfand

Lindores Abbey Chess: Dubov nails Nakamura, clinches title

COVID-19: Magnus Carlsen announces million-dollar tour

Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen sets another world record