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‘D Gukesh became world champion by accident’: Anatoly Karpov's explosive claim

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 15:06 IST

Ding Liren made a huge endgame blunder in the decisive 14th game, handing the World Championship title to Gukesh.

D Gukesh's World C'ship rival Ding Liren shares update after FIDE ratings exit

Ding Liren was D Gukesh's 2024 World Championship opponent.

Published on Mar 19, 2026 24:34 IST

Who will challenge D Gukesh? Vishy Anand, Magnus Carlsen pick their favourites

Vishy Anand and Magnus Carlsen named their top contenders for the Candidates title.

Published on Mar 18, 2026 12:04 IST

How Mayank Chakraborty became North East India’s first GM

Mayank remarkably won the Under-17 national title twice and was 12 when he won it the first time. In 2023, he became an International Master. (Aditya Sur Roy/Chessbase India)

Published on Mar 14, 2026 16:37 IST

Chief arbiter lifts lid on Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann cheating scandal

The cheating controversy is now being portrayed in an upcoming Netflix documentary.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 12:03 IST

D Gukesh faces ‘very big question mark’ over World Championship defence: Polgar

D Gukesh will be defending his World Chess Championship title this year.

Published on Mar 12, 2026 10:37 IST

Gukesh lifts lid on poor form, apologises to fans for not signing autographs

D Gukesh's losing streak in Prague came to an end in the seventh round.

Published on Mar 6, 2026 06:25 IST

D Gukesh’s form dip ‘concerning’, but Caruana backs Indian star’s quality

D Gukesh has been in poor form lately.

Published on Mar 5, 2026 06:57 IST

Carlsen’s chess secrets: The puzzles that stumped the GOAT, his winning mindset

Magnus Carlsen attends a news conference

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 04:54 IST

D Gukesh drops to world No. 20 in live chess rankings after defeat to Aravindh

D Gukesh in action.

Published on Mar 4, 2026 03:31 IST

D Gukesh resigns after late blunder, leaves playing hall in visible shock

D Gukesh crashed to a defeat against Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

Published on Mar 2, 2026 10:40 IST

Magnus Carlsen held to dramatic 66-move draw by 14-year-old Kazakh CM

Magnus Carlsen was held to a draw against a 14-year-old CM.

Published on Feb 20, 2026 05:54 IST

Nepomniachtchi clarifies Chess World Cup row: ‘One of the worst hotels'

Ian Nepomniachtchi opened up on his earlier Chess World Cup criticism.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 05:07 IST

Coal dumped, activists chain themselves to gates; Tata Steel Chess start delayed

Protestors dump coal outside the venue.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 04:10 IST

D Gukesh's camp signals major cut in workload before world championship defence

D Gukesh during a game.

Published on Jan 16, 2026 07:55 IST

The 45-minute revolution: FIDE rewrites chess history for 2026

Chess players compete in the 10th round of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 10:22 IST

Wesley So breaks silence on controversial draw vs R Praggnanandhaa

India's grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa, left, competes against United States GM Wesley So.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 24:48 IST

Gukesh's ex-coach points out ‘the danger’ in Carlsen's table slam reactions

Magnus Carlsen slams his table in anger against D Gukesh.

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 24:39 IST

Gukesh vs Anand cancelled! Reigning World Champion pulls out of Tata Steel Chess

D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand share a moment during a game.

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 10:53 IST

‘Magnus Carlsen’s view is…': Kasparov drops verdict on 2025 Rapid, Blitz Champ

Garry Kasparov dropped his verdict on Magnus Carlsen.

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 24:55 IST

Vladimir Kramnik sues FIDE for defamation amid ongoing online abuse controversy

Vladimir Kramnik during a FIDE interview.

Published on Jan 2, 2026 11:17 IST

Aronian criticises arbiter after Magnus Carlsen’s table slam vs Arjun Erigaisi

Magnus Carlsen slams the table after running out of time.

Published on Jan 1, 2026 09:16 IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi after Doha bronze medals

Arjun Erigaisi in action.

Updated on Jan 1, 2026 06:36 IST

Magnus Carlsen rejects Kasparov comparisons after World Rapid, Blitz titles

Magnus Carlsen spoke on comparisons with Garry Kasparov.

Updated on Jan 1, 2026 03:16 IST

Magnus Carlsen completes rapid–blitz double in Doha to claim 20th world title

Norway's Magnus Carlsen walks with the winner's trophy after the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Doha

Published on Dec 31, 2025 04:10 IST

Carlsen’s table-bang returns as frustration spills over after loss to Erigaisi

Magnus Carlsen's reaction after losing to Arjun Erigaisi

Updated on Dec 30, 2025 02:19 IST

Indian chess in 2025: Divya Deshmukh scripts history, D Gukesh’s form dips

D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh shake hands.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 24:43 IST

Magnus Carlsen reacts angrily, shoves camera away after shock loss - Watch

Magnus Carlsen pushes a camera away after his defeat.

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 18:03 IST

R Praggnanandhaa left shellshocked as ex-coach pulls off huge comeback

R Praggnanandhaa was in total disbelief after losing to Sandipan Chanda.

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 18:03 IST

Magnus Carlsen lays bare fractured ties with FIDE after jeansgate scandal

Magnus Carlsen spoke about his relationship with FIDE.

Published on Dec 27, 2025 10:35 IST

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