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Indian Chess Queens Make History at FIDE Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals

By Anubhav Talukdar · 19 Jul 2025 · 5:40 AM IST

Batumi, Georgia – Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is set to open as the favorite in her quest for a maiden FIDE…

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Arjun Erigaisi Storms Into Freestyle Chess Semifinals While Praggnanandhaa Exits

By Anubhav Talukdar · 18 Jul 2025 · 6:10 AM IST

Las Vegas, USA– Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has secured his spot in the semifinals of the Freestyle Chess Las Vegas…

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Divya Deshmukh Stuns Second Seed Zhu Jiner at FIDE Women’s World Cup

By Anubhav Talukdar · 17 Jul 2025 · 6:00 AM IST

Batumi, Georgia– Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh caused a major upset on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, defeating second-seeded Chinese Grandmaster…

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Indian Chess Prodigies Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi Storm into Freestyle Chess Quarterfinals

By Anubhav Talukdar · 17 Jul 2025 · 5:55 AM IST

Las Vegas, USA– Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Freestyle…

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Young Talent Triumphs: Nishanth Challa Clinches Brilliant Juniors Chess Title

By Sohini Mukherjee · 16 Jul 2025 · 3:20 PM IST

Bhubaneswar : In a display of sharp tactics and composure, young chess prodigy Nishanth Challa emerged victorious in the Brilliant…

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Why is World Champion D Gukesh skipping the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess?

By Sohini Mukherjee · 16 Jul 2025 · 2:15 PM IST

Bhubaneswar : D Gukesh decided not to play in the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess event because he is feeling exhausted…

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Golden State Warrior Quinten Post Crowned First-Ever NBA Chess Champion at Inaugural Chesstival

By Anubhav Talukdar · 16 Jul 2025 · 6:19 AM IST

Las Vegas, USA– Golden State Warriors’ Quinten Post has made history, becoming the first-ever NBA Chess Champion after a dominant…

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Harikrishnan A Ra: Chennai’s Rising Star Becomes India’s 87th Chess Grandmaster

By Sohini Mukherjee · 15 Jul 2025 · 4:23 PM IST

Bhubaneswar : A Ra Harikrishnan from Chennai has earned the distinction of becoming India’s 87th Grandmaster after clinching his third…

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Divit Reddy, Samanvith Shine at 230th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament

By Sohini Mukherjee · 15 Jul 2025 · 1:24 PM IST

Bhubaneswar : Divit Reddy and Sri Samanvith claimed top honours at the 230th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament, which took place…

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Indian Chess Contingent Grows: Vaishali and Harika Battle Through Tie-Breaks to Pre-Quarterfinals

By Anubhav Talukdar · 15 Jul 2025 · 5:30 AM IST

Batumi, Georgia– The Indian challenge at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, continues to strengthen as R. Vaishali…

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Indian Chess Stars Advance: Deshmukh and Humpy March to Women’s World Cup Pre-Quarterfinals

By Anubhav Talukdar · 14 Jul 2025 · 6:06 AM IST

Batumi, Georgia– Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy have advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Here’s a…

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Vantika Agrawal Advances in FIDE Women’s World Cup After Thrilling Tiebreak Victory

By Anubhav Talukdar · 12 Jul 2025 · 7:01 AM IST

Baku, Azerbaijan – Indian Woman Grandmaster Vantika Agrawal showcased remarkable resilience in a “roller-coaster” second-round match at the FIDE Women’s…