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

India Indian Chess Grandmaster Think Lot Olympiad
Chennai Grandmasters | Arjun rallies to post a win over Vidit on opening day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Win Vidit
How D Gukesh clinched a historic victory for India at Candidates in Toronto
8 months ago

How D Gukesh clinched a historic victory for India at Candidates in Toronto

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, at just 17, has become the youngest ever challenger for the world title! Then in round seven, Firouzja beat Gukesh and other matches ended as draws, which saw Nepomniachtchi end the first-half of the tournament as the leader. Round 8 and 9 Round eight saw some thrilling chess as Abasov held Nepomniachtchi to a draw …

India Candidates Indian Win Draw D Gukesh Kasparov
FIDE Candidates 2024 Round 12: Gukesh prevails over Abasov to take joint-lead; Pragnanandhaa holds Nepomniachtchi
8 months ago

FIDE Candidates 2024 Round 12: Gukesh prevails over Abasov to take joint-lead; Pragnanandhaa holds Nepomniachtchi

The Hindu  

A resolute D. Gukesh produced another brilliantly-crafted victory to join Ian Nepomniachtchi at the top along with a resurgent Hikaru Nakamura and set up an exciting finale of the FIDE Candidates 2024 in Toronto. ALSO CHECK | Candidates 2024 Points Table Gukesh surprised Abasov in the opening phase of the Nimzo Indian setup. HIGHLIGHTS | Gukesh vs Nijat Abasov, FIDE …

Indian Gukesh Round Praggnanandhaa Pawn Nakamura Moves
FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second
8 months ago

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second

The Hindu  

In the field of sports, it is said that it is easier to reach a winning position than to win from a winning position. Like Vidit, R. Praggnanandhaa too lost from the white side and reignited second seed Hikaru Nakamura’s title hopes. The day, which saw all three Indians playing with bright pieces, ended in gloom for the fans with …

Gukesh Check Praggnanandhaa Pawn Nakamura Vidit Fide
How Gukesh sprung a knight surprise on Nepo
8 months, 1 week ago

How Gukesh sprung a knight surprise on Nepo

Hindustan Times  

At just 17, D Gukesh is remarkably unflappable. It’s such a different one…because you never really see the trade of knights and the knight from g8 heading to c6.” “The computer shows Black has more resources in the variation,” said five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, “and people are looking for every little act of provocative opening they can find.” Turns …

Game Indian Gukesh Tournament White Opening His Opponent
Candidates 2024, Round 2: Vidit stuns Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Candidates 2024, Round 2: Vidit stuns Nakamura, Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

Hikaru Nakamura’s expressions said it all. After a day of draws, Friday provided decisive results on all four boards, with defending champion Ian Nepomniachtchi getting the better of Alireza Firouzja and top seed Fabiano Caruana defeating lowest-ranked Nijat Abasov. But the move that left Nakamura off-balance for the rest of the battle was Vidit’s smart bishop-offer on capturing a pawn …

King Praggnanandhaa Nakamura 2024 Round Moves Firouzja Nepomniachtchi
Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings

The Hindu  

After trailing the leaders till the penultimate round, Vidit Gujrathi finally caught all attention by stopping leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the 12th round and became part of a five-man leaders’ pack into the final round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee, near Amsterdam, on Saturday. The second successive victory saw Vidit not only join D. …

Gukesh Praggnanandhaa Vidit Live Rankings
Vaishali draws last round to win FIDE Women Grand Prix 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Vaishali draws last round to win FIDE Women Grand Prix 2023

The Hindu  

R. Vaishali drew her last-round game against Mongolia’s Batkhuyag Munguntuul to win FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2023 with 8.5 points, happening at the Isle of Man on Sunday night. Earlier on Saturday, Vaishali outwitted former Women’s world champion Zhongyi Tan of China to remain in the sole lead after the end of the 10th and penultimate round and qualify for …

India Grand Vaishali Fide Last Round
FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit draws with Nakamura, Vaishali held by Sophie Millet
1 year, 1 month ago

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit draws with Nakamura, Vaishali held by Sophie Millet

The Hindu  

Overnight sole leader Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi played out a quick draw with Hikaru Nakamura of the USA, while R. Vaishali missed out on opportunities to split a point with French Sophie Millet at the FIDE Grand Swiss. Top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States, Andrey Esipenko of Russia, and Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania joined Gujrathi in the lead on …

Game Indian Millet Nakamura Grand Swiss Fide Grand Swiss Lead Vaishali
FIDE World Cup Quarterfinal: Arjun leads Pragg; Carlsen stops Gukesh; Vidit, Caruana held
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup Quarterfinal: Arjun leads Pragg; Carlsen stops Gukesh; Vidit, Caruana held

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi played bravely and executed his plan brilliantly to overpower R. Praggnanandhaa in 53 moves in the first game of their clash in the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday. #FIDEWorldCuppic.twitter.com/81RtUmiQln — International Chess Federation August 15, 2023 The foundation of Arjun’s first win over Praggnanandhaa in only their second classical time-control game was laid when …

Praggnanandhaa Carlsen Moves Pragg Stops Gukesh
FIDE World Cup: Gukesh to meet Carlsen, Praggnandhaa vs Arjun in quarterfinals; Vidit, Harika play move to tiebreaks
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Gukesh to meet Carlsen, Praggnandhaa vs Arjun in quarterfinals; Vidit, Harika play move to tiebreaks

The Hindu  

Results followed an expected course with D. Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen setting up their much-awaited quarterfinal clash before R. Praggnanandhaa completed a masterly victory to challenge Arjun Erigaisi for a semifinal spot of the FIDE World Cup chess at Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday. If Gukesh made it following a 31-move deadlock - the shortest game of the day - Arjun …

World Gukesh Praggnanandhaa Arjun Harika Carlsen Vidit
FIDE World Cup: Arjun, Vidit reach pre-quarters; Humpy bounces back; Carlsen survives
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Arjun, Vidit reach pre-quarters; Humpy bounces back; Carlsen survives

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi joined Vidit Gujrathi in the pre-quarterfinals after Koneru Humpy bounced back with a resolute victory to stay alive in the race of women’s quarterfinals in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. Vidit raised visions of a second straight win when Frenchman Etienne Bacrot blundered on the 34th move. On a day that witnessed some engaging …

Carlsen Vidit Humpy Fide World
FIDE World Cup: Marry, Vidit, Arjun advance; Karthik crashes out against Nakamura
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Marry, Vidit, Arjun advance; Karthik crashes out against Nakamura

The Hindu  

The perseverance of Mary Ann Gomes finally paid off as fourth seed Kateryna Lagno erred at the point of no return and exited from the second round of the FIDE Women’s World Cup chess at Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. The two-game 25-minute rapid tie-breaker seemed to be heading for a deadlock after Mary let her famed rival off the hook …

Mary Second Game Karthik Vidit Arjun Kateryna
World Team Chess Championship: India, Uzbekistan play out a draw in the first round of semifinals
2 years, 1 month ago

World Team Chess Championship: India, Uzbekistan play out a draw in the first round of semifinals

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi fought back from an inferior position to salvage an important draw to complement S. L. Narayanan’s brilliant victory on the third board as India and Uzbekistan drew 2-2 in the first round of the semifinals in the World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem on Thursday. Nihal Sarin drew on the second board before S. P. Sethuraman squandered some …

India Uzbekistan Drew
World Team Chess Championship: Vidit helps India upstage Azerbaijan in third round
2 years, 1 month ago

World Team Chess Championship: Vidit helps India upstage Azerbaijan in third round

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi’s top-board victory over Shakhriyar Mamedyarov proved decisive in India’s stunning 2.5-1.5 victory over fancied Azerbaijan in the third round of the World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem on Monday. After listless 2-2 draws with lower-rated host Israel and Poland on Sunday, India was desperate for a win to stay in contention for quarterfinal-spot from the six-nation Group B. …

India Vidit Mamedyarov
Chess Olympiad R-5 Open Section: Gukesh keeps winning, overtakes Vidit to be World No 27 in live ratings
2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad R-5 Open Section: Gukesh keeps winning, overtakes Vidit to be World No 27 in live ratings

The Hindu  

In 2000, just over six years before D. Gukesh was born, Alexie Shirov tried in vain to stop Viswanathan Anand from winning his first of the five world titles. On Tuesday, it was Gukesh’s turn to outplay the 50-year-old Latvian-Spaniard to not only to keep India 2 on the victory path but also to become India’s third highest rated player …

India Gukesh Shirov Keeps Winning
Charity Cup: Vidit holds fourth place; Praggnanandhaa, Hari struggle
2 years, 9 months ago

Charity Cup: Vidit holds fourth place; Praggnanandhaa, Hari struggle

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi scored two important victories to hold the fourth position behind Eric Hansen, Le Quang Liem and Ding Liren in the USD 150,000 Charity Cup online rapid chess tournament on Saturday. In an event where three points are awarded for each victory, Vidit defeated second seed Richard Rapport and Lei Tingjie. While Vidit stayed in the hunt for a …

Praggnanandhaa Carlsen Ding Liren Harikrishna Charity Cup Vidit Hari
FIDE Grand Prix Tournament : First win for Vidit Gujrathi, Harikrishna draws again
2 years, 10 months ago

FIDE Grand Prix Tournament : First win for Vidit Gujrathi, Harikrishna draws again

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi scored a much-needed victory over Russian talent Daniil Dubov in the third round of the FIDE Grand Prix chess tournament in Berlin on Sunday. Vidit, who lost his opening round to fall back in the four-man Group C is now in the second spot at 1.5 points – one behind leader Levon Aronian. Group C: Vidit Gujrathi bt …

Usa Rus Vidit Vidit Gujrathi Harikrishna
Tata Steel Masters and Challengers: Vidit Gujrathi in joint lead
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters and Challengers: Vidit Gujrathi in joint lead

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi easily held Anish Giri to a 33-move draw before being joined in the lead by the victorious duo of Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov after five rounds of the Masters section of Tata Steel chess tournament on Thursday. Rapport defeated R. Praggnanandhaa in a wild game lasting 56 moves while Mamedyarov nailed defending champion Jorden van Foreest. READ| …

Masters Ned Tata Steel Challengers Vidit Gujrathi Mamedyarov
FIDE Online Chess Olympiad: India overpowers Ukraine to enter semifinals
3 years, 3 months ago

FIDE Online Chess Olympiad: India overpowers Ukraine to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

Making amends for falling short of finishing the job in the second set, India scripted a commanding 5-1 victory in the blitz tiebreaker against Ukraine to enter the semifinals of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Monday. After India comfortably won the first set 4-2, Ukraine rallied from 0.5-2.5 in the second to win the last three games, involving Vidit …

China Ukraine Russia Second Lost Drew Harika
Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi tames Azerbaijan's Vasif Durarbayli with impressive display to enter quarter-finals
3 years, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi tames Azerbaijan's Vasif Durarbayli with impressive display to enter quarter-finals

Firstpost  

The 26-year old Grandmaster came up with an impressive display to tame his lower-rated Azerbaijan opponent, winning in 38 moves in his fifth round encounter. Sochi: India No 3 Vidit Gujrathi defeated Vasif Durarbayli 1.5-0.5 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIDE Chess World Cup in Sochi on Monday. Gujrathi is the first Indian to reach the last eight since …

Russia Gujrathi Impressive Display Durarbayli
Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi advances to fifth round; R Praggnanandhaa bows out
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi advances to fifth round; R Praggnanandhaa bows out

Firstpost  

Vidit Gujrathi registered a 2-0 win over Jeffrey Xiong on Friday to advance to the fifth round. Sochi: India No 3 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi registered a 2-0 win over Jeffrey Xiong on Friday to advance to the fifth round in the FIDE Chess World Cup. Gujrathi, riding high after a good win in Thursday’s first game, sealed a spot in …

World Cup Praggnanandhaa Fifth Round
Chess World Cup: Indians Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa win in first game of fourth round
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: Indians Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa win in first game of fourth round

Firstpost  

The Gujrathi-Adhiban game was expected to be an interesting one and it lived up to the expectations before the former snatched victory in 43 moves. Sochi: Indian Grandmasters Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa took a big step towards a spot in the fourth round of FIDE Chess World Cup on Sunday by posting wins in …

Game Indian Praggnanandhaa Fourth Round First Game Harikrishna 43 Moves