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Why Is Chennai Grand Masters Chess Tournament Postponed?

By Anubhav Talukdar · 6 Aug 2025 · 5:40 AM IST

Chennai, India – The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 chess tournament has been postponed by a day following an electrical fire…

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“I Will Play More Classical Tournaments Now,” Says Gukesh

By Sourav Sarkar · 3 Aug 2025 · 8:13 PM IST

Bhubaneswar: Gukesh has confirmed plans to increase participation in classical (standard time-control) tournaments across the upcoming Grand Chess Tour, aligning…

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Magnus Carlsen Wins First-Ever Chess Esports World Cup

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By Sourav Sarkar · 2 Aug 2025 · 9:08 PM IST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : In a groundbreaking moment for chess and esports, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen clinched the inaugural…

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Chief Justice Of India Visits Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh, Recalls Family Bond

By Sourav Sarkar · 2 Aug 2025 · 9:01 PM IST

  Nagpur : Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday paid a special visit to the residence of India’s…

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Divya Deshmukh’s Chess Triumph Could Redefine India’s Sports Endorsements

By Anubhav Talukdar · 1 Aug 2025 · 7:26 PM IST

After winning the 2025 Women’s World Cup, the 19-year-old becomes a fresh face for brands seeking authenticity beyond cricket When…

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Magnus Carlsen Smiles As Nihal Sarin Rejects Draw Offer, Then Destroys Indian GM In Quarter‑Final Clash

By Sourav Sarkar · 31 Jul 2025 · 8:34 PM IST

Bubaneswarf: Carlsen Smiles After Draw Offer Rejected, Takes Control In a dramatic quarter-final match at the Esports World Cup 2025,…

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Nihal Sarin Joins Arjun Erigaisi in Esports World Cup Chess Quarterfinals

By Anubhav Talukdar · 31 Jul 2025 · 5:59 AM IST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Indian chess talent Nihal Sarin has demonstrated remarkable form at the Chess event of the Esports…

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Why Should Koneru Humpy’s 2nd Place Finish at the FIDE Women’s World Cup Be Celebrated Like a Title Win?

By Sohini Mukherjee · 30 Jul 2025 · 4:56 PM IST

Bhubaneswar : Koneru Humpy’s achievement of securing second place at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup is a triumph deserving…

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Arjun Erigaisi Storms into Chess Esports World Cup Quarterfinals

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By Anubhav Talukdar · 30 Jul 2025 · 7:51 AM IST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi has made a strong statement at the Esports World Cup 2025…

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FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026: Who Has Qualified, and What Are the Remaining Pathways?

By Anubhav Talukdar · 30 Jul 2025 · 5:47 AM IST

Baku, Azerbaijan – The path to challenging for the women’s world chess title in 2026 is becoming clearer, with the…

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Esports World Cup 2025: Chess Makes Grand Debut In Riyadh With $1.5 Million Prize Pool

By Sourav Sarkar · 29 Jul 2025 · 7:14 PM IST

Riyadh: The Esports World Cup 2025 marked a historic moment for chess as it made its debut in the global esports…

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At 19, Divya Deshmukh Becomes Women’s World Cup Champion And India’s 4th Woman To Be GM

By Sourav Sarkar · 29 Jul 2025 · 3:34 AM IST

Bhubaneswar : Instant Grandmaster Glory: Her victory granted her the Grandmaster (GM) title outright—making her India’s fourth female GM after…