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D Gukesh downs Anish Giri, moves into joint-second spot in Zagreb Grand Chess Tour day two

Reigning world champion D Gukesh staged a remarkable turnaround on day two of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, rising to joint-second after defeating Dutch GM Anish Giri.

R Praggnanandhaa's coach reveals what he has been working on with Indian GM: 'The key is to...'

R Praggnanandhaa's French coach Joseph Girel recalled that he joined the Indian Grandmaster after 2024 Candidates where he finished fifth.

Praggnanandhaa surges to joint-second, Gukesh endures rough opening at day one of Zagreb Grand Chess Tour

R Praggnanandhaa continued his fine form by finishing joint-second in the rapid section on the opening day of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour. Pragg impressed in Croatia, while D Gukesh endured a rough start to the tournament.

India's Divi Bijesh stages incredible turnaround to win FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls' Championship

Divi Bijesh was languishing at the 21st spot after the third round when she staged an incredible turnaround to finish ahead of some of the pre-tournament favourites by the barest of margins and win her third world title since 2025.

Harshavardhan GM becomes India's 97th Grandmaster after securing third GM norm in dramatic fashion

Harshavardhan GM secured his third and final Grandmaster norm after his unbeaten run at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in Chennai.

Magnus Carlsen explains reason to leave world championship: 'Don't feel the need to artificially...'

Magnus Carlsen remains the best player in the world even in classical chess despite rarely playing the traditional format after giving up on his world title in 2023.

Vidit Gujrathi assesses India's chances of winning consecutive gold at 2026 Chess Olympiad: 'Wouldn't say impossible, but...'

Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reflected on India’s chances of replicating their 2024 triumph by winning back‑to‑back gold medals in both the open and women’s categories at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

Sindarov refuses 'favourite' tag against Gukesh ahead of World Championship showdown: 'If he plays his best chess…’

While reigning world champion D Gukesh has gone through a slump over the past one year, Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov has experienced a meteoric rise in recent months, rising to No 4 in the latest FIDE Classical ratings.

Gukesh offered crucial advice by Anand to overcome poor form ahead of Sindarov showdown: 'You have to block...'

Reigning world champion D Gukesh has been struggling for form for the past one year, finishing at the bottom of the six-player 'Open' standings at Norway Chess earlier this month. Here's what five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand advised the 18-year-old to regain his old form.

Nakamura says Carlsen's form 'very concerning', delivers worrying prediction on world No 1's future: 'His brain is…’

Magnus Carlsen hit an all-time low over the past one month after suffered four Classical defeats at Norway Chess, his home event, and as many on the trot at the World Rapid Team Championship in Hong Kong. Here's what Hikaru Nakamura said on the world No 1's alarming dip in form in recent weeks...

Indian chess star Arjun Erigaisi handed Esports World Cup lifeline as Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So withdraw

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has found a place at the Esports World Cup 2026 after some high-profile withdrawals due to a scheduling clash with the Grand Chess Tour's Sinquefield Cup.

'Magnus Carlsen may not be as dominant...': Vincent Keymer reflects on chess world No 1's recent decline

After ruling the sport for more than a decade, five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen finds his authority challenged over the past one month after suffering four Classical defeats at the Norway Chess and as many losses on the trot at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships.

D Gukesh told to fix two weaknesses ahead of World Chess Championship clash vs Sindarov: 'He often gets into...'

A veteran Indian grandmaster has delivered a stern warning to D Gukesh, highlighting two areas he must improve if he hopes to defend his world chess title against the in-form Javokhir Sindarov later this year.

Russian GM warns cheating will 'kill chess sooner or later', offers radical solution: ‘There should be a system of…’

Veteran Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi added that while doping in other sports only offered athletes a "10 per cent" boost to their performance, chess players were at a "100 per cent" advantage by using cheats.