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Fide does away with rating spot for Candidates 2028

File image of Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen playing chess in 6th TATA Steel Chess India Tournament 2024. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Published 3 days ago

Arjun takes down Carlsen in World Teams Rapid

India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen on Thursday. (AFP)

Published 29 days ago

GM Mitrabha Guha tops regional qualifier to qualify for Esports Nations Cup

GM Mitrabha Guha tops regional qualifier to qualify for Esports Nations Cup

Published 33 days ago

Gukesh makes honest claim about poor form ahead of World C'ship title defence

D Gukesh will take on Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov at the upcoming World C'ships this year.

Updated 35 days ago

Ireland-Israel football fixture to be played at neutral venue

Israel played their World Cup qualifiers in Hungary and are set to use a neutral venue.

Updated 35 days ago

‘Praggnanandhaa is playing better than Gukesh, he can take inspiration’: Anand

R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Norway Chess title and D Gukesh came sixth.

Published 38 days ago

Norway Chess crown confirms R Praggnanandhaa as the real deal

This year in Norway Chess, it was probably R Praggnanandhaa biggest-ever performance as he beat Carlsen in both their classical games.

Updated 42 days ago

Ahead of World C'ship clash, Sindarov makes honest admission about Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov spoke about facing D Gukesh.

Updated 43 days ago

R Praggnanandhaa breaks down D Gukesh's unique style: ‘Weird creative stuff’

R Praggnanandhaa spoke after his win against D Gukesh.

Published 43 days ago

D Gukesh unfazed by criticism: 'I don't think the comments affected him at all'

D Gukesh arrives with his coach at Norway Chess.

Updated 44 days ago

Magnus Carlsen's frustration spills out after R Praggnanandhaa stuns him again

Magnus Carlsen once again lost t R Praggnanandhaa.

Published 44 days ago

‘I work on the board than computers because it’s what Magnus does’

Javokhir Sindarov. (Norway Chess)

Published 44 days ago

Carlsen avenges painful Gukesh defeat that sparked viral table slam moment

D Gukesh lost to Magnus Carlsen.

Published 50 days ago

Chithambaram backs players to stun Carlsen, drops Gukesh vs Sindarov verdict

Aravindh Chithambaram qualified for the Esports World Cup.

Published 50 days ago

Carlsen avoids theatrics after Praggnanandhaa defeat, doesn’t repeat table slam

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday.

Published 50 days ago

Diving chess explained: Inside the 2026 World Championship in Poland

Chess wizards at the 2026 World Diving Chess Championships in Poland. (Credits: Instagram)

Published 52 days ago

How Tamizh Amudhan took down world No.7 Keymer

Tamizh’s father Sathish Arumugam clicked the picture on his phone, imagining it might be useful years from now. (Sathish Arumugam)

Published 75 days ago

For many chess champions, a sister made the opening move

Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa with their mother. Amruta Mokal/Chessbase India

Updated 77 days ago

How chess is quietly connecting India and Uzbekistan

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Published 83 days ago

‘I’m more excited for akka’s match than she is’

Indian GM R Vaishali poses with the trophy after winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus. (FIDE)

Published 87 days ago

Interregnum: Candidates and a vibrant account of global chess

R Vaishali competes in Candidates. (FIDE)

Published 95 days ago

IMSA expresses interest in hosting World Mind Games in India

IMSA expresses interest in hosting World Mind Games in India

Published 95 days ago

Candidates chess: R Vaishali extends lead after win with a rook trap

India’s R Vaishali, who beat Aleksandra Goryachkina in Round 11 to consolidate her lead in the Women’s Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus on Saturday. (FIDE)

Updated 97 days ago

Vaishali outplays Divya, remains in joint first place

R Vaishali (L) and Divya Deshmukh. (Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Updated 100 days ago

Candidates 2026 venue row explained: Cyprus chief hits out at Humpy, FIDE's FAQ

Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Candidates.

Updated 113 days ago

‘Would you conduct tournaments in J&K?’: Koneru Humpy questions FIDE

Koneru Humpy pulled out of the upcoming Women's Candidates 2026, which is going to be held in Cyprus.

Published 116 days ago

FIDE confirm Humpy's replacement after Women's Candidates 2026 withdrawal

Koneru Humpy withdrew from the Women's Candidates 2026 due to security concerns.

Published 116 days ago

Candidates 2026 venue row deepens as Nakamura points to Cyprus power outage

Hikaru Nakamura raised concerns about the Candidates 2026 venue.

Published 117 days ago

Koneru Humpy Candidates withdrawal scenario explained: Fine and replacement

Koneru Humpy is expected to withdraw from the upcoming Women's Candidates 2026.

Updated 120 days ago

Haaland makes bold move into chess, becomes key investor in Norway Chess

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has become a key investor in Norway chess.

Published 120 days ago

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