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chess olympiad

Who is Koneru Humpy, the 1st Indian woman to reach FIDE World Cup semifinals?

Koneru Humpy
htcity
Published on Jul 23, 2025 01:31 am IST

Chess in Afghanistan is banned; Taliban cites religious concerns

Chessboards are kept in an empty hall with no players at the Kabul Elite Chess Club in Kabul on May 11, 2025. Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official said on May 11. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP)
htcity
Published on May 12, 2025 05:48 pm IST

Delhi Tulip Fest: Int'l chess master Vantika says 'Tulips took away my stress’

Chess champ Vantika Agrawal takes a stroll at Shanti Path to soak in the vibrant vibe of the Tulip Festival where NDMC has reportedly planted more than fifty thousand bulbs of the flower.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Feb 18, 2025 11:35 am IST

Vantika Agrawal, the chess prodigy from Noida

Her chess journey began during zero periods at school. Soon, she started playing tournaments, winning accolades at state, national, and international levels, including medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Championships and the Olympiad. (HT Photo)
noida news
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:21 pm IST

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

India’s victory march in chess began with 18-year-old D Gukesh when, against all odds, he became India’s first Candidates champion since five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. / AFP PHOTO / Dibyangshu SARKAR (AFP)
editorials
Published on Dec 30, 2024 08:15 pm IST
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