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Akshat Jain November 20, 2025 10:52 PM IST
The past two years have been very successful for Indian chess, with growing interest in the game, many players achieving strong results, and chess becoming a full-time professional sport.
IANS November 19, 2025 11:55 PM IST
India's challenge in the FIDE World Cup 2025 came to an end on Wednesday after GM Arjun Erigaisi went down against China's GM Wei Yi in the quarterfinal tiebreak here.
Akshat Jain November 12, 2025 11:40 PM IST
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi remains in the hunt and will face R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna in the fourth-round tie-breaks of the Chess World Cup.
Sruti Thakur September 6, 2025 1:59 PM IST
14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus shocked the World Chess Champion D Gukesh at the FIDE Grand Swiss, while defending champion R Vaishali takes the lead in the women's section.
PTI June 27, 2025 11:45 PM IST
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became India's top-ranked chess player in the live ratings after winning the UzChess Cup Masters 2025, here on Friday.
Devadyuti Das January 27, 2025 12:32 PM IST
R. Vaishali, Indian GM and sister of chess star R. Praggnanandhaa was left in an awkward situation when Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev refused to shake hands with her.
Jeet Banerjee September 27, 2024 8:39 AM IST
The 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest showcased global talent, with a viral moment when Pakistani players were seen inadvertently holding the Indian flag during a photo session, adding a unique emotional touch to the event.
Akshat Jain September 22, 2024 6:57 PM IST
India has bagged a gold medal in the Chess Olympiad for the first time in history, the gold was claimed in the open section of the 2024 Chess Olympiad on 22nd September 2024, Sunday.
India.com Sports Desk September 9, 2024 5:16 PM IST
The second season of Global Chess League will take place in London from October 3 to 12 at Friends House.
PTI July 9, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Dommaraju Gukesh aims to improve rapid and blitz skills ahead of World Championship, joins Superunited chess tournament.
PTI June 5, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting against top seed Magnus Carlsen of Norway while his elder sister defeated overnight sole leader Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine in the eighth round of Norway chess tournament here.
Sumit Saha June 2, 2024 1:02 PM IST
R Praggnanandhaa continued his exceptional performance after defeating top players in three rounds back-to-back.
IANS May 31, 2024 3:15 PM IST
India's prodigy R Praggnanandhaa went down against America's Hikaru Nakamura in Round 4 of the Norway Chess 2024.
PTI May 28, 2024 1:47 PM IST
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon game in the first round of Norway Chess tournament here on Tuesday.
India.com Sports Desk May 14, 2024 4:20 PM IST
The prestigious tournament will feature World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World No.3 Hikaru Nakamura and Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun.
PTI May 10, 2024 4:06 PM IST
R Praggnanandhaa has been making rapid strides in the field of chess on an international level and recently competed in the FIDE Candidates in Toronto for the first time.
PTI March 5, 2024 7:48 AM IST
The Indian is leading at the Shenzen Masters in China. Arjun also entered the tenth spot in world live ranking for the first time.
ANI January 17, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Praggnanandhaa said he was surprised with the outcome as he didn't expect the world champion to get ousted in such a fashion.
Koushik Paul December 28, 2023 4:36 PM IST
The last 12 months have been tremendous for Indian sports. From cricket to football to athletics and more, Indian sportspersons stood tall whenever required to keep the flag high.
India.com Sports Desk November 8, 2023 9:46 AM IST
Vaishali R qualified for the Candidates Tournament 2024 after her victory in FIDE Grand Swiss event in Isle of Man. R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali R are the most-celebrated chess siblings currently.
Video Desk September 1, 2023 2:31 PM IST
Following his brilliant performance in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup, 18-year-old Chess Prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and his family members met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on September 01.
Koushik Paul August 26, 2023 7:56 PM IST
R Praggnanandhaa lost the chess World Cup final to Magnus Carlsen in the tie-break after two classical games in the final ended in a stalemate.
India.com Lifestyle Staff August 25, 2023 2:28 PM IST
A photo of R Praggnanandhaa's mother watching him from a corner of the room has gone viral on the internet and this is exhibit A of how mothers' silent efforts helps to boost way towards success.
Debayan Bhattacharyya August 24, 2023 6:06 PM IST
Chess World Cup Final, R Praggnanandhaa Vs Magnus Carlsen Highlights: Magnus Carlsen (32) won the FIDE World Cup after defeating Indian prodigy GM R. Praggnanandhaa (18) in tie-breaker at Baku in Azerbaijan on Thursday.
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