crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

World Championship News

Sindarov to play the fourth season of GCL

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov during a game against China's Wei Yi at the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025. (Michal Walusza)

Updated 34 days ago

Right now, it’s a challenge to enjoy chess: Gukesh

In six months, D Gukesh will have to show up to defend his World Championship title (PTI)

Published 54 days ago

Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any clear weakness in his game: Sindarov

Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any clear weakness in his game: Sindarov

Published 61 days ago

I get why some great players are angry at Gukesh: Gajewski

World champion Gukesh with coach Gregorz Gajewski (Norway Chess)

Published 66 days ago

Ahead of maiden World Yogasana C''ship, Sports Minister says pushing for Olympic inclusion

Ahead of maiden World Yogasana C''ship, Sports Minister says pushing for Olympic inclusion

Published 68 days ago

Criticisms are justified, I haven't performed well: D Gukesh

Criticisms are justified, I haven't performed well: D Gukesh

Published 70 days ago

How Pragg avenged his Candidates losses against Sindarov

File photo of Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. (Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Published 78 days ago

Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh stays in hunt after Sindarov win, So draw

Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh stays in hunt after Sindarov win, So draw

Published 88 days ago

Chess: World champ Gukesh beats title challenger Sindarov in rapid

D Gukesh. (D Gukesh/X)

Updated 88 days ago

Sindarov wins Candidates, to battle Gukesh for the crown

Javokhir Sindarov’s win at the Candidates comes at the end of a fortnight of complete dominance. (FIDE)

Updated 110 days ago

Why is the World Chess Champion, Gukesh, struggling? But he can make a comeback

Why is the World Chess Champion, Gukesh, struggling? But he can make a comeback, here’s why!

Updated 146 days ago

Japanese star Tatsuya Imai aims to win championship with the Houston Astros

Japanese star Tatsuya Imai aims to win championship with the Houston Astros

Published 209 days ago

The Philippines volleyball Worlds has a lesson for India

A drone shot of a giant mural featuring leading volleyball stars painted on an outdoor public court in Pasay City, Manila to celebrate the FIVB Men's Volleyball Championship, hosted by the Philippines. (FIVB Volleyball Foundation)

Published 270 days ago

Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia

Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia

Published 291 days ago

Neeraj isn’t just my inspiration, but a hero also: Sachin Yadav

India's Sachin Yadav finished fourth in men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP)

Published 317 days ago

Athletics-Clutch Kiwi Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title

Athletics-Clutch Kiwi Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title

Published 320 days ago

Kipyegon wins in a breeze for fourth world title at 1,500 meters

Kipyegon wins in a breeze for fourth world title at 1,500 meters

Published 320 days ago

Indian shuttlers handed tough draws at Worlds

File image of duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty during a men’s doubles match. (Hindustan Times)

Published 354 days ago

WCL owner tells anchor he will ‘propose’ her on live TV, then shares picture

Harshit Tomar (L) talks to Karishma Kotak after WCL Final

Updated 364 days ago

What is WCL? All you need to know about tournament after IND vs PAK cancelled

WCL 2025, IND vs PAK: Here's all you need to know about the tournament, World Championship of Legends

Updated 379 days ago

Avinash Sable eyes personal best and World Championship redemption

India’s 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable

Updated 402 days ago

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh

World Chess Champion D Gukesh. (PTI)

Published 513 days ago

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach, says Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker says Jaspal Rana will continue to be her coach.

Updated 530 days ago

Fischer Random is the future of chess: Arjun Erigaisi

India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is focused on qualifying for the Candidates this year (AFP)

Updated 537 days ago

Players participating in Freestyle Chess Tour not required to sign waiver: Fide

The feud between Fide and the organisers of the Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess has been brewing for months. (AP)

Published 544 days ago

No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, the world No.1 chess player, is the leading light in Freestyle Chess. (AP)

Published 545 days ago

How Praggnanandhaa went from a quiet year to a historic title

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa poses with the trophy after winning the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 by beating World Champion D Gukesh in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. (Tata Steel)

Updated 545 days ago

Buettner alleges FIDE driven by monetary interests, calls for peace

Magnus Carlsen. (AP)

Updated 550 days ago

World Championship of Legends T20 League announces season 2 schedule

World Championship of Legends T20 League: Full schedule announced

Published 586 days ago

From Vishy to Gukesh: The Pole Star of the Indian camp

Team Gukesh preparing for the World Championship match. (Left to right) Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Grzegorz Gajewski, Pentala Harikrishna, Vincent Keymer and Gukesh. (Gukesh D)

Updated 591 days ago

Home / Topic / World Championship / News

© 2026 HindustanTimes