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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)
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Updated on Jun 29, 2026 10:29 pm IST

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)
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Published on Jun 09, 2026 09:58 pm IST

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
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Published on Jun 03, 2026 11:04 am IST

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

World champion Gukesh with coach Gregorz Gajewski (Norway Chess)
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Published on May 28, 2026 08:08 pm IST

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
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Published on May 26, 2026 03:15 pm IST

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

Criticisms are justified, I haven't performed well: D Gukesh
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Published on May 25, 2026 09:38 am IST

How Pragg avenged his Candidates losses against Sindarov

File photo of Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. (Michal Walusza/FIDE)
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Published on May 16, 2026 04:52 pm IST

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
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Published on May 07, 2026 10:05 am IST

Chess: World champ Gukesh beats title challenger Sindarov in rapid

D Gukesh. (D Gukesh/X)
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Updated on May 07, 2026 12:06 am IST

R Vaishali becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women's Candidates title

R Vaishali competes in Candidates.
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Updated on Apr 15, 2026 11:30 pm IST

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)
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Updated on Apr 15, 2026 06:32 am IST

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!
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Updated on Mar 09, 2026 07:29 pm IST

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

Japanese star Tatsuya Imai aims to win championship with the Houston Astros
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Published on Jan 06, 2026 03:42 am IST

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)
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Published on Nov 12, 2025 04:31 pm IST

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

Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia
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Published on Oct 16, 2025 07:47 am IST

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)
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Published on Sept 19, 2025 09:19 pm IST

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

Athletics-Clutch Kiwi Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title
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Published on Sept 17, 2025 12:03 am IST

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
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Published on Sept 16, 2025 07:24 pm IST

Indian shuttlers handed tough draws at Worlds

File image of duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty during a men’s doubles match. (Hindustan Times)
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Published on Aug 13, 2025 11:14 pm IST

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

Harshit Tomar (L) talks to Karishma Kotak after WCL Final
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Updated on Aug 05, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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
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Updated on Jul 20, 2025 09:31 am IST

Avinash Sable eyes personal best and World Championship redemption

India’s 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable
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Updated on Jun 27, 2025 11:12 am IST

Benedicton Rohit clocks best Indian time in 100m butterfly at Nationals

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:47 pm IST

Ice hockey-Denmark stun Canada, Swedes beat Czechs to reach world championship semis

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:04 pm IST

US blank newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:04 pm IST

Long way to go before comparison with Carlsen: Gukesh

World Chess Champion D Gukesh. (PTI)
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Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:33 pm IST

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach, says Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker says Jaspal Rana will continue to be her coach.
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Updated on Feb 18, 2025 04:20 pm IST

Fischer Random is the future of chess: Arjun Erigaisi

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India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is focused on qualifying for the Candidates this year (AFP)
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Updated on Feb 12, 2025 08:24 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:03 pm IST

No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, the world No.1 chess player, is the leading light in Freestyle Chess. (AP)
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Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:20 am IST
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