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Deep Understanding Of Data True Differentiator In Modern Chess: Viswanathan Anand

Drawing parallel to the times when he adapted to the computer many, many years ago, the Grandmaster insisted that while being open to new ideas helps, understanding the details pushes a player to a new level.

Assams 11-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Viraj Sarawgi Makes Mark In Europe, Gains 290 FIDE Elo Rating Points

A student of the sixth standard in Guwahati's Royal Global School, Viraj competed in the tournament in the Italian International Open which had nearly 100 participants.

World Champion D Gukesh To Play In Norway Chess In May

Reigning world champion Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will compete in the Norway Chess tournament here in May, joining a star-studded field which includes world number one and defending champion Magnus Carlsen.

D Gukesh To Face Compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram As Tata Steel Masters Approaches Business End

Fresh from his victory over Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus of Turkey, world champion D Gukesh will start the final laps of the Tata Steel Masters with a match against compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram in the 11th round.

Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh To Make Debut At Norway Chess Women's Tournament

Indian Grandmaster and World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will make her debut at Norway Chess Women later this year, becoming the youngest player to compete in the women's tournament since its launch in 2024.

D Gukesh Suffers Defeat As Nodirbek Abdusattorov Leads Tata Steel Masters After Round Nine

World Champion D Gukesh suffered yet another defeat in the Tatat Steel Masters, this time against Matthias Bluebaum of Germany in the ninth round while Arjun Erigaisi was forced to settle for a quick draw with Hans Moke Niemann of United States.

Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh Bounces Back With A Win Against Vladimir Fedoseev

World Champion D Gukesh bounced back after two back-to-back losses and put it across Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters on Monday.

Tata Steel Masters: D Gukesh Beats Thai Dai Van Nguyen; Arjun Erigaisi Shocked By Vladimir Fedoseev

World champion D Gukesh ended his spate of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen of Czech Republic but overnight joint leader Arjun Erigaisi was shocked by Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia in the fifth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament.

Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Died Of Abnormal Heartbeat From Accidental Overdose, Report Says

Daniel Naroditsky, an influential American chess grandmaster who was found dead at his North Carolina home in October at age 29, had multiple drugs in his system at the time and was killed by an abnormal heartbeat caused by an accidental overdose, according to a toxicology report.

D Gukesh Draws While R Praggnanandhaa Faces Setback In Tata Steel Masters

Defending champion R Praggnanandhaa lost his second game in as many days, going down to Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, even as D Gukesh was held to a draw by Netherlands' Jorden van Foreest in the Tata Steel Masters Chess.

Tata Steel Masters: Arjun Erigaisi Beats R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh Draws With Javokhir Sindarov

Top seed ArjunErigaisiscored a convincing victory over compatriot R Praggnanandhaa,while World Champion D Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw against World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in the first round of the Tata Steel Masters.

"Slowly Being Poisoned": Indian Grandmaster Highlights Delhi's Rising AQI, Questions Authorities

Delhi woke up to a chilling and extremely harsh morning on Saturday, with the entire city enveloped in a dense layer of fog.

If R Praggnanandhaa Qualifies For World Championship, It Might Even Happen In Chennai: Viswanathan Anand

International Chess Federation (FIDE) vice president and Indian great Viswanathan Anand believes that this year's world championship can happen in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa wins the Candidates Tournament.

Magnus Carlsen To Compete In Norway Chess, Event Set To Move To Oslo

Chess icon Magnus Carlsen has put to rest speculation over his participation in the upcoming Norway Chess tournament, with the 20-time world champion across formats confirming he will compete in the elite event, which is set to shift from its traditional base in Stavanger to Oslo.

Wesley So Wins Tata Steel Chess India Blitz ''Open'' Event, Nihal Sarin Runner-Up

American Grandmaster Wesley So showed remarkable consistency to clinch the title in the Open category with a round to spare.

Arjun Erigaisi Expresses Gratitude To Family, Team, Everyone Following Two Back-To-Back Rapid, Blitz Bronze Medals

Following his back-to-back bronze medal wins in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, Arjun Erigaisi expressed gratitude towards everyone who supported him throughout the season.

PM Narendra Modi Praises Arjun Erigaisi For Winning World Blitz Bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for winning a bronze medal at the World Blitz Championships in Doha.

World Blitz Championship: Magnus Carlsen Wins Record-Extending 9th Title, Arjun Erigaisi Settles For Bronze

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen showed his endgame genius yet again to add a record-extending ninth world Blitz title to the Rapid gold medal he won two days back.