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Candidates chess: The thankless yet vital role seconds play

India’s R Praggnanandhaa with his second Vaibhav Suri at the Candidates in Paphos, Cyprus. (Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Updated on Apr 08, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Candidates chess: Sindarov motors on as Divya, Vaishali find first wins

Uzbekistan grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, who is leading in the Open section of the FIDE Candidates chess tournament being played in Cyprus. (FIDE Flickr)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2026 07:26 am IST

Candidates 2026: Unstoppable Sindarov crushes Nakamura

Javokhir Sindarov. (FIDE.)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2026 08:18 am IST

Are we Mossad agents in Iran? Nakamura slams FIDE's tough anti-cheating protocols at Candidates

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Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:17 pm IST

Eight players, one prize: Battle for the challenger spot

Praggnanandhaa, hasn’t been in great form lately, something he’ll be hoping to put behind him in his second successive Candidates tournament. (FIDE/Michal Walusza)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2026 09:34 am IST

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

Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Candidates.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2026 06:40 pm IST

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

Hikaru Nakamura raised concerns about the Candidates 2026 venue.

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Published on Mar 22, 2026 07:55 pm IST

Gukesh hopeful after ‘downhill’ Clutch Chess campaign: ‘Good thing is Carlsen…'

D Gukesh finished last at the recently held Cluch Chess exhibition event.

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Published on Oct 31, 2025 12:00 am IST

Gukesh leaves Hikaru, who threw his king, clueless; gives no reaction in revenge

Gukesh leaves Hikaru Nakamura clueless

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Published on Oct 28, 2025 07:19 pm IST

When will Gukesh face Nakamura next after king-throwing controversy?

Hikaru Nakamura celebrates after beating D Gukesh.

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Published on Oct 08, 2025 09:06 am IST

‘I was always going to throw D Gukesh's king’: Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura opened up on his celebration after defeating D Gukesh.

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Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:09 am IST

‘Throwing pieces or taking off pants…’: Kramnik slams Hikaru-Gukesh controversy

Vladimir Kramnik slammed the supporters of Hikara Nakamura's controversial celebration after checkmating D Gukesh.

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Published on Oct 07, 2025 12:03 am IST

Gukesh's calm, composed reaction shows class after Hikaru throws his king: Watch

D Gukesh was his calm and composed self as Hikaru Nakamura threw his king into the crowd.

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Published on Oct 06, 2025 09:10 pm IST

Kasparov reacts to Hikaru Nakamura's controversial celebration against D Gukesh

Garry Kasparov reacted to Hikaru Nakamura's controversial celebration against D Gukesh.

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:09 pm IST

Hikaru finds support after throwing Gukesh's king, organisers troll FIDE CEO

Hikaru Nakamura threw D Gukesh's king after beating him.

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Published on Oct 06, 2025 09:10 pm IST

Why Hikaru Nakamura threw D Gukesh's king into the crowd after winning

Here's all you need to know about Hikaru Nakamura throwing D Gukesh's king

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:11 pm IST

Hikaru Nakamura throws D Gukesh's king after checkmating Indian GM - Watch

Hikaru Nakamura threw D Gukesh's king after beating him.

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Published on Oct 05, 2025 09:08 pm IST

American Gambits rue missing out on Erigaisi, to rework plans for Global Chess League

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Updated on Sept 30, 2025 05:59 pm IST

What does FIDE's big rating system change mean for D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen?

FIDE has implemented a huge change in the rating system, which will now affect top GMs.

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Published on Oct 01, 2025 09:02 pm IST

American Gambits head coach lifts lid on failing to sign Arjun Erigaisi

American Gambits faced a fierce bidding war with the Alaskan Knights for Arjun Erigaisi,

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Published on Sept 29, 2025 08:10 pm IST

Carlsen abuses FIDE, calls Nakamura ‘shameless’ in 2026 Candidates controversy

Magnus Carlsen commented on Hikaru Nakamura's participation in lower-rated tournaments.

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Updated on Sept 11, 2025 09:24 pm IST

FIDE CEO blasts Nakamura’s ‘Magnus bias’ claim, calls accusation illogical

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Updated on Sept 01, 2025 07:18 pm IST

Carlsen loses cool, puts finger on his lips to silence crowd: ‘It pissed me off'

Magnus Carlsen made a special gesture to silence the crowd.

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Updated on Aug 02, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Magnus Carlsen predicts D Gukesh's World C'ship challenger: ‘He’s still…'

Magnus Carlsen predicted D Gukesh's World C'ship challenger.

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Published on Jun 06, 2025 10:12 am IST

‘D Gukesh should have lost to Magnus Carlsen’: Nakamura

Magnus Carlsen from Norway, left, and Gukesh Dommaraju from India during their game.

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Published on Jun 05, 2025 07:20 am IST

Gukesh finds first win in Norway

D Gukesh found his first win at the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger as he won against Hikaru Nakamura. (AP)

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Published on May 29, 2025 10:06 pm IST

World Champion Gukesh ready for another challenge along with Erigaisi

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Gukesh to take on Nakamura in India vs USA chess showdown

World champion Gukesh Dommaraju. (REUTERS)

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Updated on May 01, 2025 09:57 pm IST

Nakamura knocks Arjun out in Freestyle quarterfinals

Hikaru Nakamura. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2025 11:35 pm IST

Arjun-Nakamura draw after topsy-turvy game

Arjun Erigaisi and Hikaru Nakamura drew their first quarter-final game in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. (HT)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:02 am IST

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