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It's not just about chess, there's lot of emotional pressure too:...
The 18-year-old Gukesh, who defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest ever owner of the world title, arrived here on Monday to a rousing...
Back-to-back draws for TN’s Gukesh
17 Dec 2023 7:00 AM ISTWith three Indians already securing spots atr the Candidates next year and one final slot yet to be filled, players in the tournament are competing...
Chess prodigy overcomes obstacles to achieve international success
6 Nov 2023 7:00 AM ISTDespite being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, 14-year-old Sharon Rachel Aby has defied odds to triumph on the international stage, showcasing...
Happy that chess is thriving online: Viswanathan Anand
22 Jun 2020 1:04 AM ISTFive-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said he is more than happy with the fact that chess is thriving online. Because of the coronavirus-forced...
Indian connection to Niemann's defamation case against Carlsen
22 Oct 2022 1:12 PM ISTIn his petition filed in the US court, Niemann said owing to the defamatory statements made by Carlsen and others, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament,...
Liren beats Nepomniachtchi in tie-breaker to become the new World...
30 April 2023 10:35 PM ISTIn the tie-break, Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi 2.5-1.5 in the 2023 FIDE World Championship final, becoming the first Chinese male player to...