Chess News

D Gukesh Turns The Tables On Anish Giri In Tata Steel Masters Opener

World Champion D Gukesh got lucky and came back from a tough position to beat Anish Giri of Holland in the first round of the Tata Steel Masters now underway.

India's Koneru Humpy Returns To Norway Chess Women 2025

India's top-ranked female chess player, Koneru Humpy, will return to compete in Norway Chess Women 2025.

"New Goals, New Ways...": D Gukesh, Set To Face Magnus Carlsen In 2025, Eyes Fresh Targets

World Chess Champion D Gukesh is preparing for newer challenges in 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Calls Koneru Humpy "A Sporting Icon" After Meeting With Chess Ace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called Grandmaster Koneru Humpy "a sporting icon" after she met him following her recent triumph in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi's Decision To Share World Blitz Title Sparks Controversy

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history has sent shockwaves through the chess community.

Chess Rankings: Arjun Erigaisi 4th, D Gukesh 5th As Nine Indians Ranked In Top-50 In Open Section

Arjun Erigaisi maintained his rating of 2801 and retained the fourth spot while newly-crowned World Classical World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju occupied the fifth position in the classical Open section.

"Prodigies Like D Gukesh Are Inspiring A New Generation": Gautam Adani

The youngest-ever World Champion in the history of the game, Gukesh Dommaraju met with one of the leading business tycoons of the country, Gautam Adani.

India Chess Star R Vaishali Clinches Women's Bronze In World Blitz Championship

In the 'Open' section, world number one Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Blitz title after three sudden-death games failed to produce a winner.

India Chess Star R Vaishali Wins World Blitz Championship Qualifier, Through To Quarters

Vaishali's back-to-back victories against GMs Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia and Valentina Gunina of Russia in rounds 7-8 provided the necessary boost for the Indian player to top the event with ease.

Viswanathan Anand "Not Ready For FIDE Job": Magnus Carlsen's Dig After 'Jeans' Controversy

Magnus Carlsen on Monday criticised senior FIDE officials, including its deputy president Viswanathan Anand, for mishandling the dress code violation issue

World Blitz Chess Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyeing A Grand Double

Koneru Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion.

"Golden Era For Indian Chess": Koneru Humpy After Scripting History

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped off a wonderful year for Indian chess.

Koneru Humpy Grabs Historic World Rapid Chess Championship Title

India's Koneru Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia in New York on Sunday.

"Parents Look After My Daughter": Koneru Humpy On Family's Role In Her Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title Win

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion in New York on Sunday.

Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Grit And Brilliance Continues To Inspire Millions: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's feat of winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess championship title twice in her career.

"Decision Seemed...": Viswanathan Anand Opens Up On Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification From Chess Event

Magnus Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament regulations.

PM Narendra Modi Meets "India's Pride" D Gukesh After World Chess Championship Win

D Gukesh made history earlier this month by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore.

"I'm Out": Disqualified From Chess Event For Wearing Jeans, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's F-Word Rant

Magnus Carlsen forfeited the Blitz round of the World Rapid Chess Championship after he was handed a strange disqualification from the Rapid round.