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Carlsen in disbelief as he escapes ‘complete meltdown’ to edge Sindarov, reach Freestyle Chess final: 'What can I say?'
Magnus Carlsen scripted a miraculous escape against Javokhir Sindarov to reach the final of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Finals in Cape Town. He later termed his performance as ‘complete meltdown’.
When and where will Candidates Tournament, featuring four Indians, take place next year?
Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali have qualified for the Women's Candidates while R Praggnanandhaa is the only Indian in the 'Open' Candidates.
Magnus Carlsen wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025, Arjun Erigaisi fails to enter semifinals
Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam to secure the title while India's Arjun Erigaisi fell short of the semifinals.
Exclusive | 'Magnus Carlsen will probably never return to World Championship, and we have to accept that': Anish Giri
In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri discusses Magnus Carlsen's decision to stay away from the FIDE World Championship, the third season of Global Chess League where he will be representing Alpine SG Pipers and more.
Carlsen crumbles in Cape Town as India's Erigaisi, Sindarov stun Magnus in Freestyle Chess Final first round: 'It was embarrassing'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a disastrous start to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final in Cape twon as he lost matches against India's Arjun Erigaisi and Javokhir Sindarov.
When a 'tired' Magnus Carlsen faced off against a former Norwegian champion in an unusual game full of twists and turns
Magnus Carlsen faced off against former Norwegian national champion Frode Elsness in the opening round of the the 2025-26 Norwegian Team League in Oslo. And given the unsual manner in which it unfolded, the world No 1 isn't likely to forget it anytime soon.
Anish Giri returns to India as Alpine SG Pipers gear up for Global Chess League Season 3
With players like Anish Giri, Alpine SG Pipers are set to captivate spectators and inspire a new generation of chess enthusiasts across the country in the third season of the Global Chess League, which will be taking place in Mumbai this month.
Praggnanandhaa expects stiff challenge at Candidates 2026 after becoming only Indian to qualify: 'Going to be extremely strong'
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament for the second consecutive time after finishing top of the 2025 FIDE Circuit, thereby keeping the dream of an all-Indian showdown with D Gukesh for the World Championship alive.
Magnus Carlsen’s record reign in Gukesh’s sights as world champion vows to give his ‘absolute best’
Indian chess star D Gukesh has revealed that Magnus Carlsen’s long-held No 1 ranking is a target for him as he picked R Praggnanandhaa as preferred challenger.
FIDE plans to remove ratings pathway after Carlsen's comment on Nakamura: 'Easy to game. Our fault'
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Magnus Carlsen’s criticism of the ratings spot and has proposed a major change ahead of 2028 Candidates cycle.
Samay Raina beats chess influencers to win SuperPogChamps, donates entire prize to charity: 'I don't want to
Samay Raina won the SuperPogChamps title after a flawless group-stage run and impressive knockout victories over Andrea Botez and Sardoche. The Indian comedian donated his entire prize money and shared heartfelt reactions after the win.
D Gukesh opens up on challenge of being chess world champion: 'For sure there is extra pressure'
Reigning world champion D Gukesh also opened up on his ambitions of becoming only the second Indian to occupy the top spot on the FIDE ratings, where he had peaked at No 3 and currently occupies the 10th spot.
R Praggnanandhaa further boosts Candidates chances with joint top place finish at London Chess Classic Open
Praggnanandhaa added another 8.17 points to his lead in the FIDE 2025 Circuit with a strong showing in London. He now has a total of 115.17 points in seven events.
Hans Niemann defeats Fabiano Caruana to win Diving Chess Championship in unique underwater event
Players had to dive into a swimming pool to play their moves in this unique underwater contest where Hans Niemann emerged as the champion. India's Vidit Gujrathi came last in the four-man competition.
Arjun Erigaisi stuns legendary Anand in all-India final to win Jerusalem Masters 2025: 'My quality wasn’t the best'
Arjun Erigaisi stunned chess icon and one of his favourites, Viswanathan Anand, in tie-breakers to win the Jerusalem Masters 2025 despite not being at his best.
Which players can dash R Praggnanandhaa's hopes of qualifying for FIDE Candidates 2026?
R Praggnanandhaa has kept the possibility of an all-Indian showdown against D Gukesh for the FIDE World Championship alive by staying in contention via the 2025 FIDE Circuit, in which he currently leads the standings by a considerable margin.
Arjun Erigaisi returns to top 5, D Gukesh slips to No 10 in latest FIDE rankings
FIDE latest rankings: Three Indians - Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh are in the top 10 while Viswanathan Anand, at the 12th spot, and Vidit Gujarat, at the 29th spot, are the other two Indians in the top 30.
Another Indian makes chess history as Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha becomes youngest FIDE-rated player ever
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who hails from Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, became the youngest player in chess history to be rated by FIDE, smashing the record that was previously held by compatriot Anish Sarkar of West Bengal.
'I don't think I'll try this game again': Can Magnus Carlsen, world No 1 chess player, beat a 'noob' with 30 Queens?
Magnus Carlsen faced off against professional Call off Duty player and chess noob Kenny Williams, a.k.a. KuavoKenny, in a series of exhibition games with a twist at the Esports World Cup recently, with the world's top-ranked player dealing with one curveball after another.
Can R Praggnanandhaa qualify for FIDE Candidates 2026 after disappointing run in Grand Swiss and World Cup?
Six out of eight spots in next year's Candidates have been filled so far, and not a single one among them has gone to an Indian. R Praggnanandhaa, however, remains the biggest hope of setting up an all-Indian showdown against D Gukesh in next year's World Championship.
Goa resort owner hits back at Nepomniachtchi over bad food claims during FIDE Chess World Cup: ‘There are negative people…’
Anup Shah, the owner of Resort Rio in Goa, responded to Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi's claims of bad food and facilities being the reason for his second-round exit from the FIDE World Cup earlier this month.
Sindarov, Divya deserved winners but Chess World Cup format makes upsets more likely: Anish Giri
Anish Giri believes both Javokhir Sindarov and Divya Deshmukh were favourites to win their respective World Cup titles but the format of the tournament is such that anyone can defeat anyone.
Magnus Carlsen endorses $4 million fundraiser to honour late GM Daniel Naroditsky
Charlotte Chess Center has established the Naroditsky Memorial and Fellowship Fund to celebrate the late Grandmaster's life. Magnus Carlsen shared the link of the fundraiser to show his support.
Chess World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov honoured in Uzbekistan: From airport fanfare to a three-room apartment
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 winner Javokhir Sindarov received a grand welcome upon reaching Tashkent as he was awarded a three-room apartment and cash prize by the government.
India's Pranesh M beats Magnus Carlsen in thrilling showdown to win latest edition of 'Titled Tuesday'
Indian GM Pranesh M had collected seven consecutive wins, defeating world No 1 Magnus Carlsen along the way, and the two were among five players tied for the top spot after 10 rounds. Pranesh ended up beating Carlsen in the tie-breaks after the two finished as the joint-leaders after winning their final rounds.
Javokhir Sindarov crowned youngest Chess World Cup champion after beating Wei Yi in tie-breakers :white_tick: 1
Javokhir Sindarov is the FIDE World Cup winner at just 19 as the teenager triumphed in the second tie-breaker against Wei Yi on Wednesday to win the title.
'You simply can’t jump to the next peak': Gukesh gets a reality check from Olympic gold medal winner after dismal season
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh is facing a challenging year after becoming the youngest world champion at 18. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has offered advice to Gukesh as he prepares for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Doha.
Chess World Cup 2025: Wei-Sindarov final goes into tiebreak; Esipenko beats Yakubboev to seal Candidates spot
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 final between GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov is heading to a tiebreak after two drawn games in Goa. GM Andrey Esipenko has secured the remaining one spot in the Candidates by defeating Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place playoff.
Chess World Cup 2025: Wei Yi holds Sindarov with black in Game 1 of Finals; Esipenko wins third-place playoff
Chinese GM Wei Yi held GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw with black in the first game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final in Goa. Meanwhile, GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place playoff, keeping his Candidates spot hopes alive.
FIDE's new dress code rule could be tested as Carlsen confirms entry in World Rapid & Blitz 2025
Magnus Carlsen has confirmed his participation in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. Referring to the jeansgate controversy, Carlsen joked about wearing tighter jeans at the event. Meanwhile, FIDE has released the dress code requirements and have allowed to wear jeans. But another rule might spark controversy this time.